Have a keen interest in wines? Female winemakers are changing the face of the Italian wine industry for the better. Read on to hear from Anna Abbona of Piedmont’s Marchesi di Barolo winery.
One Italian Expert’s Guide to Tuscany: Dianne Hales’ Favorites in Tuscany
The author of La Bella Lingua has been visiting one hotel in Tuscany year after year. She shares this special resort with you as well as her favorite Tuscany dining experiences and which Tuscan towns to visit.
Where and How to Learn the Italian Language
She has studied the Italian language for decades and just wrote a book about the secrets of the lanauge - La Bella Lingua. Now Dianne Hales reveals how to learn the languages, from podcasts to language schools in Italy.
Secrets of the Italian Language: What You Should Know About Speaking and Learning Italian
Author Dianne Hales says, "Italian, handcrafted by poets and wordsmiths, embodies its native speakers' greatest genius: the ability to transform anything--from marble to melody, from the humble noodle to life itself--into a joyous art." Learn everything from the history of the language, to why there are so many past tenses and what the languge of Italian food says about the culture.
Shopping in Florence: Get Your Own Custom Perfume Created
This Tuscan master of perfume making will make you your own custom scent during a consultation in Florence. He will work one on one with you to turn your unique lifestyle and emotions into a scent.
Tuscan Recipe: Diva’s “Ravioli Gnudi” (Naked Ravioli)
Divina Cucina's renowned chef Judy Witts Francini shares her authentic Italian recipe for an easy and delicious Tuscan dish the whole family can enjoy.- Ravioli Gnudi.
The Dream Interview: Catching Up with the Diva of Tuscan Cooking
We catch up with our friend - the diva of Tuscan cooking, chef, cooking school owner, culinary tour guide and now cookbook author - Judy Witts Francini. She shares the secrets of Tuscan cooking and her favorites places to eat in Florence and Tuscany.
One Italian Expert’s Guide to Rome: Dianne Hales’ Favorites in the Eternal City
Having to traveled to Rome for nearly three decades, this expert on the Italian language recommends her favorite Roman restaurants, where to stay in Rome (including apartment rentals) and what sites not to miss.
One Italian Expert’s Guide to Florence: What to See and Do in the City of Art
Having to traveled to Florence for nearly three decades, this expert on the Italian language recommends her favorite Florence restaurants (one with an amazing view), where to stay in Rome (including apartment rentals) and what sites not to miss.
Find Art Beyond Bologna in the Hilltop Village of Dozza
Every two years, the medieval hilltop village of Dozza invites contemporary artists to paint murals on the exteriors of the town’s homes and show art at the Biennale Muro Dipinto.
