Tasty Tangents

I’m as big a fan of bacon as anyone, but it’s getting to the point where you just don’t know where bacon is going to pop up next.
This column “You won’t believe this column is not bacon,” takes a fun look at all the places the tasty, salty treat is showing up these days.
Inspired by [...]

Home again, home again
Sept. 12, 2009.
Famous last words…”Even at the airport the pizza is better.” I think it sums up our gustatory experience in Italy, where what you eat anywhere is better than any pre-packaged, mass produced meal you’ll find in North America. A place where the pizza is equally delicious on every corner and [...]

Cortina D’Ampezzo
Sept. 6, 2009.
Cortina is to northern Italy what Cannes is to southern France and what Banff is to western Canada. It is a chic destination with trendy shops and lots of beautiful people to go along with the gorgeous scenery. After soaking up the scene for a little bit we headed out of town [...]

Here’s the first installment of our food adventures in Italy. Hope you enjoy it! And if you too, come on back for more very soon.
Fresh bread
Sept. 3, 2009.
Is there anything better than the smell of freshly baked bread? First thing in the morning here, as you pass each bakery, the smell of freshly baked bread [...]