Tasty Tangents

Today marks the one year anniversary of the earthquake that killed 308 people in the medieval city of L’Aquila, northwest of Rome, Italy.
So now you’re saying, that’s very sad, but what’s that got to do with food?
To start, the quake was so close to my hometown in Italy that all my relatives there felt it. [...]

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 [...]

Hey everyone. I’ll be away from the blog for the next couple of weeks. Hubby and I are finally taking our long-awaited trip to Italy! I promise it will be worth the wait, as I’m sure the photos and foodie goodness on our trip will be a sight (and taste) to behold.
So take care and [...]