Blog Archives for category Culinary Conversations

A Perfect Day in Positano

Ever since I arrived in Italy, I have been hearing that Positano, a neighboring town on the Amalfi Coast, was the place… Continue reading »

Herculaneum & Mt. Vesuvius

As I sort through my photographs from my day trip into Naples today, I find it hard to pinpoint one… Continue reading »

Roman Holiday: Take Two

 Life is so good, I must pinch myself—and immediately.  This weekend I was channeling the glorious Ms. Hepburn and decided… Continue reading »

Frantoio Gargiulo: L’olio di Sorrento

Yesterday I visited a local olive oil factory located in Sant’Agnello, right on the hills of Sorrento.  The Gargiulo family… Continue reading »

Carciofi Sott’Olio

Fresh artichokes (i carciofi) are abundant in Italy this time of year.  Various sizes of those gorgeous green and purple… Continue reading »

L’Antica Trattoria

Sunday morning I decided to take advantage of yet another gorgeous Sorrento day by taking the train into town for a… Continue reading »

Mio Sabato a Pompeii

On Saturday, I took my much-anticipated tour of Pompeii.  This day trip was the first trip I reserved for myself… Continue reading »

Whole Roasted Sea Bass

The overwhelmingly stunning views from the Amalfi Coast are unlike anything I have ever seen.  Whether you are simply standing… Continue reading »

An Italian Style Birthday Cake

The fresh flavors of the season and the spirit of everyday good living are ever-present here in Italy.  It doesn’t… Continue reading »

Cena di Ieri Sera

  My hotel in Piano di Sorrento, Hotel Soleluna, has a delightful veranda on the second floor that houses over-sized,… Continue reading »