Amalfi
Lemon Risotto with Roasted Asparagus and Three Cheeses
Most of us aren't aware that the harvest season for Italian lemons is RIGHT NOW -- from June until October! ...
Lemon Citrus Granita on the Amalfi Coast, Italy
. Nothing is as cleansing and refreshing as a lemon citrus granita! Clean, clean, clean . . . ...
Lemons and Limoncello from Italy’s Amalfi Coast
. Lemons grow in abundance from trees that cling from the cliffs of the spectacularly beautiful Amalfi ...
Aruba
Rustic Apple Crostata with Caramel Streusel Topping
If you like apple pies and tortas, then you are going to LOVE this Rustic Apple Crostata with Caramel ...
Mopa Mopa Native Handmade Crafts: What To Buy On Aruba
Besides cooking and gardening, I am crazed about travel. I have been wanting to share ...
Must See in Aruba: Color and Architecture
Those of you planning on a Caribbean vacation, here are several of the BEST (and FREE) things ...
Best Breakfasts on Aruba Dutch Pancakes
Travelers to Aruba know that it is part of the Netherlands (Holland) and are aware of the ...
Aruba “The Happy Island” Adventure
By now you know that we don't sit still for very long in this family. Don't get me wrong, ...
Asheville, North Carolina, USA
A Bohemian 70th Birthday in Asheville, NC
the rustic lobby with huge stone fireplace, antler lighting, and fine artwork How do you celebrate ...
Bavaria
Octoberfest: German Jaeger Schnitzel Jägerschnitzel
Part of the fun of October is not only the fun of Halloween, but also for celebrating German ...
What to Buy in Germany (Bavaria)
If you are visiting Bavaria, you're in for a unique and wonderful shopping experience. Yes, you'll ...
Glühwein — German Mulled Wine
There is one drink during the Christmas season that Germans (and Austrians) treasure: Glühwein. ...
Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany — St. Peter and St. Paul Church
During our morning walk in December and the Christmas season, amidst the perfect quiet and peaceful ...
Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany Home of The Passion Play
You'd think that nothing could top the Neuschwanstein Castle or Wieskirche Church of The Scourged Savior ...
Wieskirche Church of the Scourged Saviour ‘Church of the Meadow’
No description could possibly prepare us for the beautiful Wieskirche Church of the Scourged Savior ...
Fussen, Bavaria, Germany — The Village By Neuschwanstein Castle
When you visit Bavaria and the famous castles from kings of long past, you truly should make ...
Fairytale Castle in Bavaria — Neuschwanstein Day Two in Germany
After one week of teaching my marketing seminar in Landshut, Germany, my husband joined me in ...
Bavaria, Germany — Day One Landshut
Spending Christmastime in Bavaria has always been a dream trip for me! The chance to visit and experience ...
Favorite German Recipes
Hello from Bavaria, Germany and Austria everyone! While my husband and I have been thoroughly enjoying ...
Christmas in Bavaria, Germany — A Bucket List Wish Come True
All of you who read and follow my blog know by now that I am not German. But some of you know from reading ...
Cancun, Mexico
Cancun, Mexico – – Where to Go: Dining and Spa
Breakfast on our third day in Cancun was at the resort's restaurant, "Oceano". A full buffet ...
Cancun, Mexico for a Relaxing Escape
The view of dawn with the perfectly clear, turquoise Caribbean Sea and pristine sandy beach of ...
Charleston, South Carolina, USA
How To Make Peach Semifreddo with Raspberries and Honey Drizzle
Semifreddo is a classic Italian frozen dessert that’s a cross between ice cream and mousse. It is ...
#4 Ranked U.S. Restaurant: Hall’s Chophouse, Charleston PLUS RECIPE
If you think the only top steak houses in the U.S. are in Chicago, Kansas City, or Las Vegas, you would ...
Superb, Authentic Pimento Cheese Recipe
Ooey, gooey, melting cheesy Pimento Cheese! Simply MELTY, MELTY GOODNESS! So perfectly Southern, ...
Foodie Heaven: Circa 1886 in Charleston, South Carolina, Where to Eat
The word is out! The #1 city in the United States to visit - - for FOUR years in a row, ...
An Italian Spring Cooking Class with Domenica Marchetti in Charleston, South Carolina, USA
A Spring Evening Cooking Class with Italian Cookbook Author, Domenica Marchetti It's not every day that ...
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Italian Food In Chicago: Day Three — Osteria Longhe
For the third day of my visit to Chicago, my son and I hung out with friends and relaxed. He had big ...
Italian Food In Chicago: Day One
If you're looking to explore Chicago's Italian food eateries and places to experience, I've got you ...
Emilia-Romagna
Porcini Mushroom Risotto with Truffles
Porcini mushroom risotto is simply wonderful, especially in autumn when porcini mushrooms are fresh. ...
An Awesome Northern Italy Itinerary, What to See and Do
For three incredible weeks in October I toured northern Italy and visited my family. What an amazing ...
Tigelle: Memories of an Italian Mountain Hearth
. Tigelle: Memories of an Italian Mountain Hearth Memorable moments are experienced in all of ...
Tortellini alla Panna with Prosciutto and Peas
If I die of a heart attack tonight, you will know why! It would be the result of this decadent, ...
The Traditional Food of Emilia-Romagna, Italy! A Taste of Emilia-Romagna!
(photo credit: 'tourism emilia-romagna) We are in Emilia-Romagna in Northern Italy today, affectionately ...
Florida, USA
Italian Market Nirvana: Mazzaro’s of St. Petersburg, Florida
. What do you think is the number one ranked Italian eatery in St. Petersburg, Florida? Well ...
Fresh Florida Fried Grouper Sandwiches ~ ~ On The Road Again
. These are some seriously crazy huge freshly beer-batter dipped onion rings that we joyfully noshed ...
Helen, Georgia, USA
Oktoberfest in Georgia’s ‘Little Germany’
Germans really are great cooks with a delicious cuisine! I never really knew this before my husband and ...
Hilton Head, South Carolina
Beautiful, Secluded Daufuskie Island, South Carolina Off Beaten Path
What an experience you'll have on Daufuskie Island, South Carolina. Whether it's a positive or negative ...
Thanksgiving Island Style
Wishing all of you a Happy Thanksgiving from our holiday 'home away from home' on one of SC's barrier ...
On The Road Again ~ Thai on Hilton Head
3 Spice Encrusted Red Snapper in Thai Chili Sauce . I need to have a Thai food fix more ...
Simple, Quiet Nature in the Lowcountry
. It seems that there is a need for a little more peace and serenity in our lives. In all ...
A Beautiful and Delicious Week on Hilton Head Island, SC
I just spent a glorious week with my husband on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina for ...
Italy, Naples
Pizza Margherita: A Neopolitan Classic
SUMMERTIME! And the livin' is easy! And so is the grillin' of a home-made Pizza ...
The Traditional Food of Naples, Italy! A Taste of Napoli!
Naples, Bay of Naples, Mount Vesuvius (photo credit: dailymail uk) ...
Italy: Bologna
Panna Cotta with Strawberry Coulis (Fragole) from Bologna, Italy
My absolute, hands-down favorite Italian dessert is Panna Cotta! Not Tiramisu, you ask? ...
Prosciutto, Parmigiana~Regiano Cheese, Tortellini and Balsamico Vinegar in an Airport!
A specialty store for Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiana-Regiano cheese, hand-made tortellini, and balsamic ...
Italy: Florence
How To Make the BEST Panzanella
Oh, the dog days of summer! The heat is intense, sunsets never seem ...
The Traditional Food of Florence and Tuscany, Italy! A Taste of Tuscany!
Interior ceiling fresco of The Duomo (photo credited to "Going Through Italy") The Duomo of ...
Maui, Hawaii, USA
Visiting Local Farmers’ Markets in Search of Authentic Taste of Hawaii
Pineapple . . . mango . . . coconut . . . papaya . . . macadamia nuts! The fresh native foods of Hawaii ...
Dining on Local Traditional Hawaiian Food
Sticker shock warning! Eating half-way decently on the island of Maui is expensive indeed. If you can ...
Macadamia Nut Ice Cream Pie & Cold Hawaiian Treats
. High season for ice cream is now in full swing! At the top of my list of newly craved flavors is macadamia ...
A Maui Mother’s Day
We celebrated Mother's Day on the island of Maui with a day of simple resting while the ...
Pineapple Grill’s Signature Pineapple Upside Down Cake in Caramel Rum Sauce
After our experience for Mother's Day dinner, my husband and I can say that hands down, ...
Milan
Osso Buco – Classic Milan, Italy (Milanese) Cuisine
Wherever we travel, we always, ALWAYS order native, traditional, and local specialties! One of the most ...
Old Fashioned Caramel Apple Bread Pudding ~ Easy
Those of you who have read this blog for 10 years now (oh my, time flies doesn't it?), know that a love ...
The Duomo of Milan – Cathedral of St. Maria Maggiore
Be prepared to open your mouth in complete amazement . . . or to experience speechlessness . . ...
Milan, Italy’s Northern Jewel – Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper
Milan was our first stop during our 3-week visit to Italy this year. In just one word, ...
Modena
A Wish Fulfilled: Saying Goodbye To Italy & Black-Edged Mourning Envelopes
"From dust we come, from dust we shall return" (Ecclesiastes 3:20) Even though life is beautiful ...
Montecreto, Italy ~ ~ My Family’s Home in Northern Italy!
Tucked on the side of the tallest towering mountain in Italy, Monte Cimone, lies the native hometown ...
North Carolina, USA: Blue Ridge Mountains
Blue Ridge Mountains Truly a Beautiful Treasure!
A gorgeous view along the Blue Ridge Parkway of the many ancient 'layers' of hazy blue-ish mountain ...
Oahu, Hawaii, USA
Ahhhh! Cool Summer Cocktails from the Tropics!
Lava Flows at Duke's Canoe Club and Barefoot Bar Is it hot enough for you this summer? Goodness, ...
Orchid’s of Halekulani Sunday Brunch
One of the things that my hubby and I always make sure that we do while on vacation is ...
Encrusted Ahi Tuna Pupus ~ ~ Aloha from the islands
Hello from tropical paradise! My farm sitter is home with all my furry animal family and ...
Rome
Cacio e Pepe, A Classic, Traditional Roman Pasta Dish
When in Rome, there's one pasta dish that you MUST try. It's a bucket list food! It's heaven ...
Rome, Venice, and Modena, Italy Travel, 2014
We spent more time on the road and in the air jetting off to some pretty fabulous places on this gorgeous ...
Veal Saltimbocca alla Romana — A Roman Classic
Ever since taking my first bite of Veal Saltimbocca in 1981 when I lived in Los Angeles, California, ...
Packing for Rome, Italy — Great Tips on HOW TO PACK for the ETERNAL CITY
Going to Rome? Dreaming of visiting the Eternal City? Or have you "been there, done that" ...
The Traditional Food of Rome, Italy! A Taste of Roma!
Being in Rome this weekend is simply hard for me to believe. The "Eternal City" is simply so overwhelming ...
Tuscany
The BEST Tuscan Salmon in Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
Everyone loves to prepare recipes that are impressive and yet super easy! This Tuscan Salmon ...
U.S. Virgin Islands, St. John
Where to Eat on St. John – ZoZo’s and Monday Morning Musings
Looking for breath-taking, brilliant, turquoise waters? Look no further than the Virgin Islands in the ...
U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Thomas
Tropical Pineapple, Coconut, Banana Smoothie with Rambutan
Once a year, for maybe 2 months at best, rambutans are in season. But when they are (June and July), ...
Where To Eat in St. Thomas – Mafolie and Potfish and VooDoo Punch Recipe
Before coming to St. Thomas, a friend who once worked in the cruise industry, highly recommended ...
Umbria
Pasta with Truffle Cream Sauce
Pasta with Truffle Cream Sauce is a dish that few, if any of us, could possibly resist! The pasta is ...
Venice
Classic Fresh Bellini from Venice, Italy
When peaches are in season, it's the perfect time to enjoy a Bellini. Especially a classic fresh Bellini ...
Beautiful Venetian Masks and Costumes for Carnevale
Many things come to mind when we think of Venice, Italy: a city of canals and water, gondola rides, ...
Halloween Italian Style
Although Halloween is not celebrated in Italy to the extent that it is in the States, I just fell in ...
Risi e Bisi – A Classic from Venice
It's officially SPRING! I mean, it's about time! We're all just so weary from the long, ...
Risotto with Porcini Mushrooms from Harry’s Bar in Venice, Italy
Ahhhh, beautiful, romantic, and mysterious Venice, Italy! What an extraordinary ...
Glorious Color in Venice, Italy: Basilico di San Marco!
Wordless . . . no, SPEECHLESS Wednesday The entry to the Basilica di San Marco, Venice, Italy! . .
The Traditional Foods of Venice, Italy!
(photo credit to "Islands") Ciao from Venice! . It has been said that whether or not someone ...