December 2018

Dec 11, 2018 12 Days of Italian Cookies - Day 11: Dipped Shortbread Dec 11, 2018
Dec 10, 2018 12 Days of Italian Cookies - Day 10: Olive Oil & Wine Biscuits Dec 10, 2018
Dec 9, 2018 12 Days of Italian Cookies - Day 9: Bocconotti Calabresi Dec 9, 2018
Dec 8, 2018 12 Days of Italian Cookies - Day 8: Orange Amaretto Pizzelles with Cinnamon Cream Filling Dec 8, 2018
Dec 7, 2018 12 Days of Italian Cookies - Day 7: Fig Pinwheels Dec 7, 2018
Dec 6, 2018 12 Days of Italian Cookies - Day 6: Fruitcake Biscotti Dec 6, 2018
Dec 5, 2018 12 Days of Italian Cookies - Day 5: Ovis Mollis Dec 5, 2018
Dec 4, 2018 12 Days of Italian Cookies - Day 4: Honey Sesame Brittle Dec 4, 2018
Dec 3, 2018 12 Days of Italian Cookies - Day 3: Tiramisu Sandwich Cookies Dec 3, 2018
Dec 2, 2018 12 Days of Italian Cookies - Day 2: Sfratti Dec 2, 2018
Dec 1, 2018 12 Days of Italian Cookies - Day 1: Cannoli Cookies Dec 1, 2018

November 2018

Nov 13, 2018 Happiness Is.... Nov 13, 2018

April 2018

Apr 19, 2018 Day 7: Armchair Traveller - Assisi Apr 19, 2018
Apr 17, 2018 Day 6: Armchair Traveller - Bologna Apr 17, 2018
Apr 14, 2018 Day 5: Armchair Traveller - Torino (Turin) Apr 14, 2018
Apr 13, 2018 Day 4: Armchair Traveller - Orvieto Apr 13, 2018
Apr 12, 2018 Day 3: Armchair Traveller - Siena Apr 12, 2018
Apr 11, 2018 Day 2: Armchair Traveller - Florence Apr 11, 2018
Apr 9, 2018 Day 1: Armchair Traveller - Rome Apr 9, 2018

March 2018

Mar 9, 2018 The A-Z Guide for Traveling in Italy Mar 9, 2018

January 2018

Jan 23, 2018 Why you need to start with Rome, Florence and Venice Jan 23, 2018
Jan 5, 2018 Comfort Food - Keep it Simple Jan 5, 2018

December 2017

Dec 1, 2017 Montelfalco: The Sweetest Little Town You Have Never Seen Dec 1, 2017

November 2017

Nov 7, 2017 20 Amazing Things To Do in Italy (After You Have Visited the Colosseum) Nov 7, 2017

October 2017

Oct 27, 2017 Italian Hospitality in Upstate New York Oct 27, 2017
Oct 24, 2017 Grazie Mille - Sharing the Italian Love Oct 24, 2017

September 2017

Sep 29, 2017 Discover Einkorn, An Ancient Grain in a Modern World Sep 29, 2017
Sep 5, 2017 To Tip or Not to Tip? That is the Question Sep 5, 2017

August 2017

Aug 15, 2017 5 Things You Must Do to Make Your Bucket List a Reality Aug 15, 2017

July 2017

Jul 4, 2017 Travel to Rome This Summer - Here's All You Need to Know Jul 4, 2017

June 2017

Jun 13, 2017 9 Ways Italy is Winning Summer Jun 13, 2017
Jun 2, 2017 When Rome & America Meet - A Recipe Mashup Jun 2, 2017

May 2017

May 23, 2017 Today We Remember - Giovanni Falcone May 23, 2017
May 16, 2017 Can’t Get Enough of Italy? 10 to Follow on Instagram May 16, 2017
May 2, 2017 Hotel Spotlight: RÉVA, Monforte d'Alba May 2, 2017

April 2017

Apr 14, 2017 Easter Traditions: Pizza Rustica (aka Italian Easter Pie) Apr 14, 2017
Apr 7, 2017 Signor Cioccolato - Guido Gubino of Torino Apr 7, 2017

March 2017

Mar 31, 2017 The Flavors of Piedmont: Hazelnuts Mar 31, 2017
Mar 8, 2017 Festa della Donna 2017 Mar 8, 2017
Mar 1, 2017 7 Unexpected Observations about Italy Mar 1, 2017

February 2017

Feb 24, 2017 Carnival Treats Feb 24, 2017
Feb 10, 2017 Three Years. What can happen in three years? Feb 10, 2017
Feb 8, 2017 Borgo Egnazia - What Romantic Dreams Are Made Of Feb 8, 2017

January 2017

Jan 27, 2017 My Italian Bucket List - 2017 Jan 27, 2017
Jan 24, 2017 Il Professore - A Farewell Jan 24, 2017
Jan 20, 2017 Resolutions You Can Keep Jan 20, 2017
Jan 13, 2017 Pure Comfort - Zuppa di Farro Jan 13, 2017
Jan 6, 2017 Three Kings and a Witch Jan 6, 2017

December 2016

Dec 14, 2016 Wordless Wednesday - Nativities of Italy Dec 14, 2016
Dec 2, 2016 Traditions, New and Old Dec 2, 2016

November 2016

Nov 17, 2016 Why Hire a Guide? 7 Reasons That Will Change Your Travel Experience Nov 17, 2016
Nov 16, 2016 Wordless Wednesday - Alberobello Nov 16, 2016
Nov 15, 2016 The L'Esperta Experience Nov 15, 2016
Nov 14, 2016 Gift Giving Reimagined Nov 14, 2016
Nov 13, 2016 Digging for Gold…. With Pigs & Dogs Nov 13, 2016
Nov 11, 2016 San Martino - My New Favorite Saint Nov 11, 2016
Nov 9, 2016 Wordless Wednesday Nov 9, 2016
Nov 8, 2016 Pure Indulgence - Capri Nov 8, 2016
Nov 7, 2016 The Best Thing I Ever Made Nov 7, 2016
Nov 6, 2016 The Olive Harvest - A Most Wonderful Time of the Year Nov 6, 2016
Nov 5, 2016 Learning From the Experts: Caprese Nov 5, 2016
Nov 4, 2016 Aperitivo - More than Just a Drink. Nov 4, 2016
Nov 3, 2016 Seize the Day Nov 3, 2016
Nov 2, 2016 All Souls Day - A Day to Remember Nov 2, 2016
Nov 1, 2016 The People of Puglia Nov 1, 2016

October 2016

Oct 21, 2016 A Taste of Puglia Oct 21, 2016

September 2016

Sep 20, 2016 The Spanish Steps - Grand Reopening Sep 20, 2016
Sep 16, 2016 Recipe: Cacio e Pepe Biscotti Sep 16, 2016

August 2016

Aug 26, 2016 Helping Italy With a Plate of Pasta Aug 26, 2016
Aug 23, 2016 Down Time Aug 23, 2016
Aug 19, 2016 The Dos & Don’ts of Eating in Italy Aug 19, 2016
Aug 12, 2016 5 Ways You are Doing Pizza Wrong Aug 12, 2016
Aug 9, 2016 Italy & The Olympics Aug 9, 2016

July 2016

Jul 29, 2016 8 Italian Dishes That Will Turn You Into a Vegetarian Jul 29, 2016
Jul 5, 2016 Oh that Tuscan Sun! Books Set in Italy that You Should Actually Read Jul 5, 2016
Jul 1, 2016 Farro Fanatic: The Grain You Need to Start Eating Jul 1, 2016

June 2016

Jun 8, 2016 Is Your Passport Expired? Top Tips for International Travel Jun 8, 2016

May 2016

May 25, 2016 How TripAdvisor is Ruining Travel May 25, 2016

April 2016

Apr 29, 2016 So, What’s So Great About Tuscany? Apr 29, 2016
Apr 21, 2016 Buon Compleanno Roma! Apr 21, 2016
Apr 8, 2016 Tasting Rome - Where Delicious Food & History Meet Apr 8, 2016
Apr 1, 2016 To Cheese or Not to Cheese? That is the Question. Plus a Recipe Apr 1, 2016

March 2016

Mar 18, 2016 Festa di Papà - Father's Day, Italian Style Mar 18, 2016

February 2016

Feb 23, 2016 The Great Jerry MacDonald Feb 23, 2016
Feb 2, 2016 The Age Old Debate: Go Somewhere New or Revisit Your Favorites? Feb 2, 2016

January 2016

Jan 29, 2016 20 Items for a Well Stocked Italian Pantry Jan 29, 2016
Jan 27, 2016 Wordless Wednesday: A Favorite Corner of Rome Jan 27, 2016
Jan 20, 2016 american INVASION of the worst kind Jan 20, 2016
Jan 15, 2016 5 Reasons (Dishes) That Make Winter the Best Season in Italy Jan 15, 2016
Jan 6, 2016 Splurge and Steal - romantic hotels in Italy for every budget Jan 6, 2016

December 2015

Dec 31, 2015 Your 2016 Resolution List (Italian Style) Dec 31, 2015
Dec 16, 2015 My Top 6 Favorite Places to Experience Christmas in Italy Dec 16, 2015
Dec 11, 2015 Christmas Dessert: A French Classic Collides with a Sicilian Tradition for One All American Guy Dec 11, 2015
Dec 4, 2015 Table Traditions: Tortellini in Brodo Dec 4, 2015
Dec 2, 2015 The Greatest Gift of All Dec 2, 2015

November 2015

Nov 20, 2015 If the Italians Came to Plymouth Rock Nov 20, 2015
Nov 10, 2015 Why Off Season Travel is Highly Underrated Nov 10, 2015
Nov 6, 2015 Need Help for a Stress Free Holiday? L'Esperta Can Help! Nov 6, 2015

October 2015

Oct 30, 2015 3 Holidays in One Weekend plus A Festive Recipe Oct 30, 2015
Oct 23, 2015 10 Reasons to Make Biscotti This Weekend. Oct 23, 2015
Oct 20, 2015 The Artisan Tradition in Romagna Oct 20, 2015
Oct 16, 2015 Pumpkin is Not the Only Fall Flavor Oct 16, 2015
Oct 9, 2015 Piadina Oct 9, 2015
Oct 6, 2015 The One True Indicator of a Great Trip Oct 6, 2015

September 2015

Sep 25, 2015 Think You Know Italian Food? Think Again! Sep 25, 2015
Sep 23, 2015 Romagna - Only for Very Special People Sep 23, 2015
Sep 18, 2015 The Food of Romagna - A Photo Essay Sep 18, 2015
Sep 11, 2015 Florence for Foodies Sep 11, 2015
Sep 4, 2015 Adventure Awaits - #LovingRomagna Sep 4, 2015

August 2015

Aug 21, 2015 The Wine Store Wanderer Aug 21, 2015
Aug 14, 2015 Aug 14, 2015
Aug 7, 2015 Perfect Pairings: 4 Delicious Italian Flavor Combinations Aug 7, 2015

July 2015

Jul 31, 2015 The Age Old Question: To-mato or Not To-mato Jul 31, 2015
Jul 24, 2015 Good Eats in NYC Jul 24, 2015
Jul 22, 2015 Wordless Wednesday: The Arno River Jul 22, 2015
Jul 21, 2015 It's Time To Tell Your Story Jul 21, 2015
Jul 14, 2015 The Highs and Lows of Travel Jul 14, 2015
Jul 3, 2015 Barbecue All'Italiana Jul 3, 2015
Jul 1, 2015 The Most Exciting Horse Race in the World (and why you SHOULDN'T be there) Jul 1, 2015

June 2015

Jun 26, 2015 'Tis the Season….. for Strawberries! Jun 26, 2015
Jun 23, 2015 The Answer to Your Question: When Should I Go to Italy? Jun 23, 2015
Jun 16, 2015 Oh Happy Day! Jun 16, 2015
Jun 9, 2015 Your Ultimate Resource for Italian Summer Travel Jun 9, 2015
Jun 5, 2015 Get Out Your Summer Whites Jun 5, 2015

May 2015

May 29, 2015 La Dolce Vita Right Here in New England May 29, 2015
May 27, 2015 Do You Have a List? May 27, 2015
May 20, 2015 Wordless Wednesday: May 20, 2015
May 19, 2015 Little Black Book - The Lost Art of Travel Journaling May 19, 2015
May 15, 2015 Foodie Friday: What to Eat & Drink in Florence May 15, 2015
May 13, 2015 Becoming a Car Lover at the Mille Miglia May 13, 2015
May 8, 2015 The Mother of All Days May 8, 2015
May 1, 2015 My Dirty Little Secret on Foodie Friday May 1, 2015

April 2015

Apr 29, 2015 9 Must Haves and 1 Have Not For Your Honeymoon Carry-on. Apr 29, 2015
Apr 17, 2015 The Top 10 Pasta Dishes That Will Make You Come Back to Carbs Apr 17, 2015
Apr 15, 2015 Wordless Wednesday Apr 15, 2015
Apr 14, 2015 Why Do We Travel? Apr 14, 2015
Apr 10, 2015 Play Ball! Apr 10, 2015
Apr 8, 2015 Wordless Wednesday: The Eternal City Apr 8, 2015

March 2015

Mar 31, 2015 Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone Mar 31, 2015
Mar 27, 2015 That is NOT an Ice Cream Sandwich Mar 27, 2015
Mar 24, 2015 Undiscovered Italy: Three Small Sicilian Towns Not to Miss Mar 24, 2015
Mar 20, 2015 Springtime In Italy: The Good, The Bad, The Delicious Mar 20, 2015
Mar 17, 2015 Undiscovered Italy: Eating Your Way Through Sulmona Mar 17, 2015
Mar 13, 2015 10 Things That Make the Italian Café So Great Mar 13, 2015
Mar 6, 2015 Festa della Donna - 2015 Mar 6, 2015
Mar 3, 2015 In Defense of Doing Nothing Mar 3, 2015

February 2015

Feb 27, 2015 New Fruits in a New Land Feb 27, 2015
Feb 25, 2015 Undiscovered Italy: The Aventine Hill Feb 25, 2015
Feb 20, 2015 The Staff of Life – Best Breads in Italy Feb 20, 2015
Feb 17, 2015 Carnival Time – The Best Mardi Gras Experiences in Italy Feb 17, 2015
Feb 13, 2015 The Best of the Year: Family Favorites Feb 13, 2015
Feb 11, 2015 Undiscovered Italy: Piedmont Feb 11, 2015
Feb 10, 2015 Happy Anniversary L'Esperta! Feb 10, 2015
Feb 6, 2015 A Most Romantic Meal Feb 6, 2015
Feb 4, 2015 Italy Again??? Yes, Of Course Feb 4, 2015

January 2015

Jan 30, 2015 Carnevale - The Season of Fried Goodness Jan 30, 2015
Jan 27, 2015 The Luckiest Girl in The World - Grazie Mille Mario Batali! Jan 27, 2015
Jan 23, 2015 The Real Secret to Great Pizza Jan 23, 2015
Jan 20, 2015 Looking for a Travel Agent? Sorry, I’m Not Your Gal Jan 20, 2015
Jan 16, 2015 Live Like an Italian: Eat More Veggies Jan 16, 2015
Jan 9, 2015 New Year's Resolutions Suck Jan 9, 2015
Jan 7, 2015 Our Top 5 Romantic Honeymoon Destinations in Italy Jan 7, 2015

December 2014

Dec 23, 2014 Merry Christmas ~ Buon Natale! Dec 23, 2014
Dec 19, 2014 Foodie Friday: The Feast of Seven Fishes Dec 19, 2014
Dec 12, 2014 The Three Ps of Pittsburgh: Pizzelles, Pierogies and Pickled Eggs Dec 12, 2014
Dec 9, 2014 Top 5 Gifts for Travelers Dec 9, 2014
Dec 5, 2014 The Cookie Platter - Italian Style Dec 5, 2014
Dec 2, 2014 Christmas Traditions in Italy Dec 2, 2014

November 2014

Nov 28, 2014 Gobble Gobble Nov 28, 2014
Nov 25, 2014 Give the Gift of Travel Nov 25, 2014
Nov 21, 2014 Foodie Friday: Giving Thanks in Italy Nov 21, 2014
Nov 18, 2014 Where You Must Stay in Italy: Part Three in a Three Part Series Nov 18, 2014
Nov 14, 2014 Foodie Friday: Oooo Baby It's Cold Outside Nov 14, 2014
Nov 12, 2014 Where You Must Stay in Italy: Part Two of a Three Part Series Nov 12, 2014
Nov 7, 2014 Stop…. Truffle Time Nov 7, 2014

October 2014

Oct 31, 2014 Happy Halloween! La Grande Zucca (the Great Pumpkin) Oct 31, 2014
Oct 28, 2014 Where You Must Stay in Italy: Part One of a Three Part Series Oct 28, 2014
Oct 24, 2014 Foodie Friday: Food Porn Italian Style Oct 24, 2014
Oct 22, 2014 Totally Tuscany - October 2014 Oct 22, 2014
Oct 17, 2014 5 Ways to Eat Like An Italian Oct 17, 2014
Oct 10, 2014 Do Not Eat Tiramisu Until You Have This Recipe Oct 10, 2014
Oct 3, 2014 Foodie Friday: Rome! Oct 3, 2014

September 2014

Sep 26, 2014 What's Cooking: The Perfect Fall Menu Sep 26, 2014
Sep 24, 2014 La Vita è Bella: 6 simple ways to make this week great Sep 24, 2014
Sep 19, 2014 Porchetta & the Conversion of a Vegetarian Sep 19, 2014
Sep 12, 2014 5 Restaurants You Must Try in Tuscany Sep 12, 2014
Sep 5, 2014 You Say Tomato.... Sep 5, 2014
Sep 3, 2014 4 Ways to Make Your Life Sweeter - Fall Edition Sep 3, 2014

August 2014

Aug 29, 2014 Cialde di Montecatini Aug 29, 2014
Aug 27, 2014 Shoes: how not to ruin your vacation! Aug 27, 2014
Aug 22, 2014 Foodie Friday: What's Cooking This Weekend? Aug 22, 2014
Aug 19, 2014 A Few of My Favorite Things - Shopping in Italy Aug 19, 2014
Aug 15, 2014 Pasta Salad Be Gone! 3 Summer Sides That Your Guests Will Love. Aug 15, 2014
Aug 12, 2014 Italy’s Best Seaside Towns That You Might Have Missed Aug 12, 2014
Aug 8, 2014 3 Italian Cooking Schools You Don't Want to Miss Aug 8, 2014
Aug 5, 2014 5 Ways to Make Your Week A Little More Dolce Aug 5, 2014
Aug 1, 2014 Just Like Italy? Never! Aug 1, 2014

July 2014

Jul 29, 2014 5 Tips for a Successful Family Trip Abroad Jul 29, 2014
Jul 25, 2014 Italian Cuisine on the East Coast - 5 Restaurants to Try Jul 25, 2014
Jul 22, 2014 Your Essential Guide to Loving Venice Jul 22, 2014
Jul 18, 2014 Why You Must Shop at the Farmer's Market Jul 18, 2014
Jul 15, 2014 The Importance of Friendship Jul 15, 2014
Jul 11, 2014 Ask the Experts: Italian Wine with Jessica Granatiero Jul 11, 2014
Jul 8, 2014 4 Useful Tips for Honeymoons & Other Romantic Trips Jul 8, 2014
Jul 4, 2014 Foodie Friday: Lemons of the Amalfi Coast Jul 4, 2014
Jul 2, 2014 6 Things to Love About Rome Jul 2, 2014

June 2014

Jun 27, 2014 Foodie Friday: Granita di Caffe aka Ambrosia in a Cup Jun 27, 2014
Jun 24, 2014 A Year of La Dolce Vita: Feast Days Jun 24, 2014
Jun 20, 2014 5 Secrets to Making Delicious Focaccia Jun 20, 2014
Jun 17, 2014 A Year of La Dolce Vita: World Cup Fever Jun 17, 2014
Jun 13, 2014 Foodie Friday: What's Cooking This Weekend Jun 13, 2014
Jun 10, 2014 A Year of La Dolce Vita: The Day Trip You Must Take Jun 10, 2014
Jun 6, 2014 Foodie Friday: My Top Five Favorite Seafood Dishes in Italy Jun 6, 2014
Jun 3, 2014 PACKING LIGHT - THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE Jun 3, 2014

May 2014

May 30, 2014 Foodie Friday: Cioccolato! May 30, 2014
May 27, 2014 A Year of La Dolce Vita: Rent a Fiat May 27, 2014
May 23, 2014 Foodie Friday: A Day Without a Restaurant in Rome May 23, 2014
May 20, 2014 Italian Style: You Know You Want It May 20, 2014
May 16, 2014 Foodie Friday: What's Cooking This Weekend? May 16, 2014
May 13, 2014 A Year of La Dolce Vita: Take a Hike! May 13, 2014
May 9, 2014 Foodie Friday: 5 Lessons Learned From Dining in Italy May 9, 2014
May 7, 2014 Time Flies - Still Inspired After 25 Years May 7, 2014
May 6, 2014 A Year of La Dolce Vita - Call Your Mamma May 6, 2014
May 2, 2014 Foodie Friday: A May Day Tradition May 2, 2014

April 2014

Apr 29, 2014 A Year of La Dolce Vita: Eat Locally Apr 29, 2014
Apr 25, 2014 Foodie Friday: What's Cooking This Weekend Apr 25, 2014
Apr 24, 2014 "You Know What Makes People's Hearts Sing" Apr 24, 2014
Apr 22, 2014 A Year of La Dolce Vita: Shop Via Condotti, Rodeo Drive, 5th Avenue Apr 22, 2014
Apr 18, 2014 Foodie Friday: An Italian Easter Feast Apr 18, 2014
Apr 15, 2014 A Year of La Dolce Vita: Kiss More Apr 15, 2014
Apr 11, 2014 Foodie Friday: Good & Ugly Apr 11, 2014
Apr 8, 2014 A Year of La Dolce Vita: Wear a Scarf Apr 8, 2014
Apr 4, 2014 Foodie Friday: Cecilia Tessieri, Master Chocolatier Apr 4, 2014
Apr 1, 2014 A Year of La Dolce Vita: Eat Gelato in the Afternoon Apr 1, 2014

March 2014

Mar 28, 2014 Foodie Friday: Here Piggy Piggy Mar 28, 2014
Mar 25, 2014 A Year of La Dolce Vita - Wear High Heels Mar 25, 2014
Mar 21, 2014 5 Florentine Restaurants That Fodor's Missed Mar 21, 2014
Mar 18, 2014 A Year of La Dolce Vita Mar 18, 2014
Mar 14, 2014 Foodie Friday: 5 Regional Dishes to try in Italy Mar 14, 2014
Mar 11, 2014 What is Luxury Travel - Part 2 Mar 11, 2014
Mar 7, 2014 Buon Compleanno Pamela - Taralli in your honor! Mar 7, 2014
Mar 4, 2014 Festa della Donna - It's Time to Celebrate! Mar 4, 2014

February 2014

Feb 28, 2014 Foodie Friday: The King of Cheeses Feb 28, 2014
Feb 25, 2014 What is Luxury Travel? Feb 25, 2014
Feb 21, 2014 Foodie Friday: What Are You Saving it For? Open That Bottle! Feb 21, 2014
Feb 18, 2014 5 Italian Words to Use in Your Everyday Conversation Feb 18, 2014
Feb 14, 2014 Foodie Friday: Rags never tasted so good Feb 14, 2014
Feb 12, 2014 Having a Beer With the Pope Feb 12, 2014
Feb 10, 2014 Change is Good Feb 10, 2014
Feb 7, 2014 Foodie Friday: The Art of the Aperitivo Feb 7, 2014

January 2014

Jan 31, 2014 Foodie Friday: Ski Food Jan 31, 2014
Jan 24, 2014 Foodie Friday: What's Cooking This Weekend? Jan 24, 2014
Jan 17, 2014 10 Ways to Order a Coffee in Italy Jan 17, 2014
Jan 14, 2014 Why Your Hotel Choice Can Make or Break Your Vacation Jan 14, 2014

December 2013

Dec 20, 2013 Italy's Most Beautiful Christmas Tradition Dec 20, 2013
Dec 13, 2013 Foodie Friday - Edible Gifts with Italian Inspiration Dec 13, 2013
Dec 6, 2013 Foodie Friday: Hooray! It's Pandoro Season! Dec 6, 2013

November 2013

Nov 22, 2013 The Lost Art of Hospitality Nov 22, 2013
Nov 8, 2013 Foodie Fridays: Pears & Pecorino Nov 8, 2013

October 2013

Oct 10, 2013 Rome, Eternally Mine Oct 10, 2013

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