Heat waves are becoming longer, more frequent, and increasingly hard to withstand. If you’re battling the heat these days like we are…
Driving in the French countryside, you can see one in almost every village. They look like small kiosks, conveniently placed in squares,…
If you think Italians are picky about their bread and pasta and the different ways to cook and dress them, I was…
Changing countries always implies a certain food shock: different products, unknown brands, new flavors and spices. Adapting is a process: I personally…
The French Pyrenees are a land of peaks and valleys, with a culinary tradition drawing from the mountains. Nestled between France and…
The first tranche of our trip from the Canary Islands to France was by express ferry. We boarded the ship in Santa…
The only thing worse than a move is an international move. This is not our first, but it doesn’t get any less…
If you’ve ever flipped through an Italian cookbook or watched a nonna (grandmother) prepare her famous ragù, you might have noticed something…
In Italy, a meal isn’t just about the food: it’s about the experience, the connection, and the joy of savoring every last…
I have spent most of my adult life abroad. However, after twenty years outside of Italy and life in 6 different countries,…

