Fake Fish and Any Excuse for Burrata

Jan 7, 2023 | blog

Fake Fish and Any Excuse for Burrata Judy Witts Francini put up a photo on Instagram yesterday of a dish called ‘pesce finto’, meaning ‘fake fish’. I am not sure it’s the sort of recipe that would appeal to people outside Italy. Which is a shame because I, and Judy...

Destroyed once, nearly again, Pompeii is enjoying a “rebirth”

Jan 7, 2023 | blog

Destroyed once, nearly again, Pompeii is enjoying a “rebirth” Can a dead city be reborn twice? In the case of Pompeii, the answer is shaping up to be yes. The ancient Roman city, a bustling, lively place of artisan workshops, stores, eateries and residences near the...

Carmen’s Corner – March

Jan 7, 2023 | Carmen's Corner

Carmen’s Corner – March It’s March! This is the time one starts dreaming and planning a trip to Italy. I’m often asked, “What’s the best time to travel to Italy?” My answer is: “All year round.” April and May are lovely — not too hot, less chance of...

Carmen’s Corner: Skiing in a Picturesque Setting

Jan 7, 2023 | blog, Carmen's Corner

Carmen’s Corner:  Skiing in a Picturesque Setting It’s January, when Italians take off for la Settimana Bianca, the annual ski trip! The week on the slopes in the dead of winter is as much an Italian ritual as long Sunday lunches and August at the beach....

Carmen’s Corner: Rome’s Rose Garden

Jan 7, 2023 | blog, Carmen's Corner

Carmen’s Corner: Rome’s Rose Garden Built into the side of the Aventine Hill, across the Circus Maximus from the Palatine, is Rome’s not particularly famous Rome Garden, or “roseto,” a sweet breath of fresh air in a section of the city not (yet) overwhelmed by...