Wine & Food
I finally was able to make one of my favorite delectable dishes, “Gnocchi Romana.” Unlike the name, it is believed to have originated in Piemonte; and unlike the more famous cousin, Gnocchi, it is not made with potato flour but rather semolina.
Wine & Food
When one thinks of great Italian wines, immediately the great reds pop into mind: Brunello, Barolo, Chianti, Amarone, etc. World class wines that are in demand all over the world. When one thinks about white wines, however, different associations are made.
Wine & Food
I have noticed that the so-called great cooking experts are creating a violence against decent cooking that actually is surprisingly simple. They will add complexity for its own sake, add surprising taste sensations when none are needed.
dining-review
I was not really prepared for the evening. Okay, it was a Michelin 3 star restaurant that everyone wanted to get into; But when I told my italian teacher I was going to Francescana, she informed me that it was one of the 10 best restaurants of the world and read me an article to that effect.
dining-review
Out came a plate of raw marinated shrimp, octopus, anchovies and sardines. It was a generous completely fresh and brightly flavored dish with just lemon juice, parsley, and a sprinkling of salt...
italy
My Blog is back so I can keep friends and others informed of La Dolce Vita. This first post is a post about some thoughts I have had since I arrived back in Europe now almost a month and a half ago. I left with a strange yet familiar feeling
Wine & Food
I read with great alarm the premiums and taxes one has to pay in order to buy a house in italy. If you are not buying a fixer-upper this can be a very substantial part of the purchase price from 25% all the way up to 40% for houses classed as luxury houses.
Wine & Food
As I prepare for my November application to the Italian Consulate I am already assembling the documentation I have been requested to provide.
Wine & Food
From San Francisco, the preparations for the Visa are first and foremost, and the most challenging.
bologna
Everyone in the family firmly agreed Bologna would be the best place for me to move to. It was dynamic as a big city without being a huge city. The city is mostly flat which invites bicycling (assuming I don't get a villa in the hills).
art
After settling into the room, I took the Hotel shuttle to the airport where I caught an express train to Milan Centrale. There, i took a metro to the Duomo. I walked outside and voila!
art
The last day in Padua was a redeeming day for the city. We got to enjoy the city much more and not see it for what it wasn't. It's a charming and friendly city. We had a great time meeting with people and, in particular, talking with the owner of our dinner restaurant...