Lucca, Italy (photo: Brent Petersen) Yet another entry in my long list of examples of why you should keep yourself…
Photo: Brent Petersen No matter how much you like your job, there are going to be those days. You know,…
Not a latte and not a cappuccino, the flat white is a unique beverage all its own from, depending on…
When we lived in Hawaii, one of the most exciting things was discovering all the new foods. The delicious Meli…
Chestnut vendor in Rome (photo: Brent Petersen) One of my favorite things about being in Italy in the fall and…
Every year around Christmas, Germans start enjoying Glühwein, a kind of mulled wine that dates back to Roman times. Glühwein…
Wasabi is on the table at every sushi restaurant in the U.S. The only problem is it's not wasabi. What…
Spain is an internationally known cheese making country. But, her neighbor on the Iberian Peninsula also makes some wonderful cheeses…
Each evening, all over Italy, people come out for the "passeggiata," or stroll. Everyone takes part; young, old, rich, poor,…
In Italian, Friggitoria means fryer. And the name is apt. The local Friggitoria shop in Naples has a huge selection…