Pouring Pallagrello: Vinitaly with Terre Del Principe

If I make a list of my top ‘wine-world experiences’ over the past 12 months, this past Vinitaly would rank among the top. Vinitaly 2011 was...

ARCHENO II: Vino and Divino at the Foot of the Mountain, May 9th

Last year’s event was spectacular ), and this one should not be any different. An event celebrating archeology, art, history, food, and win...

Accademia Del Gusto: La Primavera nel Mare, Nautilus Enoristorante , April 29th

The next Accademia Del Gust o at Nautilus Enoristorante will be held this Friday, April 29th . This month’s menu is La Primavera nel Mare :...

Beauty in a Glass...Beauty on Paper

Vinitaly 2011...Record attendance.  Record high temperatures. But as stifling and hectic as it was, I was able to find a moment of refreshin...

Searching for the Anima di Puglia-Tenuta di Eméra with Vincenzo Mercurio

Part 2 of my visit with wine maker Vincenzo Mercurio at Vinitaly . The Puglia that I am familiar with is that of Alberobello with its white...

Cantine Astroni Shares Campania

A few weeks ago, Cantine Astroni , gave Naples two new opportunites to share Campania with Neapolitans, as well as with travelling cruise sh...

A Picnic for Pasquetta -Cool Recipes from Armando Palmieri

 photo:cucina.tema.kataweb.it  There is a tradition in here in Italy around Easter time that we do not celebrate in the States. It is ...

Easter in Sicily-Chef Marcello Valentino's Pesce Azzurro

Every now and then I see one of Sicilian chef Marcello Valentino’s recipes that I have to have for the blog. He was more than happy to shar...

Wine Remix: VitignoItalia, May 22-24, Castel Del'Ovo, Naples

VitignoItalia-WINE REMIX presents a unique format designed by Robert Baron and produced by Radio Capri La Costa Music . WINE-Remix is a ne...

Pasqua with Chef Giuseppe Daddio-Insalatina di fave con provola affumicata, pancetta, uovo di quaglia in salsa mimosa e erba porcellana

As an amazing appetizer, this would look great on your Easter table.  A fave bean salad with smoked provolone cheese, pancetta, and quail eg...

Pasqua with Chef Giuseppe Daddio-Tortano and Casatiello

Tortano and Casatiello Easter is approaching, and as with any special holiday, I am always curious about what is going on in the kitchen.  C...

Vinitaly with Vincenzo Mercurio : Sardinia's Cantina Poderosa

Vinitaly can be overwhelming. A lot of wine, a lot of territory. I didn't have a lot of 'free time', so I wanted to make the mos...

Lezioni in Cucina-Cooking with Chef Paolo Barrale at Marennà

Chef Paolo Barrale Marennà is proud to present ‘Lezioni di Cucina’ ; a series of cooking lessons presented by chef Paolo Barrale . These co...

Muffa Nobile in a Glass- the Passitos of Mastroberardino

It wasn’t really a promise. More like a comment. A comment made by Antonio Dente , agronomist for Mastroberardino,  last fall after a visit...

The Wine List, Please-Abraxas Osteria & Wine Bar, Pozzuoli (Na)

I remember the first time I went to Abraxas . I brought a few friends for a real girls' night out…away from the husbands, kids, and boyf...

Vinitaly 2011 AIS Campania Program

AIS Campania has just announced their calendar of events scheduled for Vinitaly in Verona this week.  It is as follows Vigna Campania Area T...