Vineyard Hopping - Caiazzo (Ce) - Az. Agricola Alepa

Wear a hat,  was the message from  Paola Riccio  that morning.   It’s windy in Caiazzo .  I didn’t have a hat…but I had a coat with a hood. ...

Pizzeria-Salvo-Pizzaioli da 3 Generazioni- A Taste of the New Menu

A few months back, I had a conversation with pizzaiolo  Salvatore Salvo .  He and his brother  Francesco  were excited about something new.....

A Little Bread, a Little Wine, and Prosciutto San Daniele DOP

Prosciutto di San Daniele DOP is one of Italy's prized possesions.  And though it is not from Campania, but Northern Central Italy, it ...

Chefs in Progress - Città del Gusto, Napoli

Exam day, Città del Gusto, Napoli .  Exam day for 14 students who had just completed a three month intensive Professione Cuoco course.  !4 y...

Tasting Taurasi... Vendemmia 2008

To taste Taurasi you have to understand Taurasi.  At least that’s what I believe.  When I  taste a wine, I  want need to understand it'...

Vineyard Hopping - The Book

My blog is a little over two years old. One of my favorite series is one that I entitled Vineyard Hopping .  A series of blogs based on my v...

An Invitation to Dinner...Veritas Restaurant - Naples (Na)

Maybe it was the stress of the holiday season; Christmas, New Year’s, La Befana.   Maybe I needed a break from studying for my up coming som...