Updated 2018. It is amazing how a personal connection will suddenly get you to write about a topic you’ve been meaning to explore for at least a year. I hadn’t heard about Celiac Disease until about a year ago when I hired a personal organizer to come to my office and help me straighten things out. She brought her lunch …
Sicilian Cooking Classes in Siracusa
This is a condensed excerpt from the March 2008 issue of Dream of Italy: A typical day for Fiorangela Piccione, a youthful-looking grandmother, begins with pastry baking for L’Approdo delle Sirene, her Siracusa bed and breakfast She dons running shoes to circle the island and then does an afternoon stint at her travel agency. Oh yes, Fiora also makes time …
The International Cooking School of Italian Food and Wine
Join us for hands-on cooking in our beautiful palazzo in Bologna, the Gastronomic Capital of Italy! Together with Italian chefs, make delicious authentic dishes. Watch Parmigiano-Reggiano being made, visit a balsamic vinegar attic. Shop in outdoor markets, enjoy winery visits, private truffle hunts and dining in Michelin-star restaurants. May, June, September & October, Bologna, Tuscany, Piedmont www.internationalcookingschool.com (This is an …
Padma Lakshmi’s Italy Dining Advice
One of your editor’s favorite TV shows is Top Chef but I didn’t know the connections tha the host Padma Lakshmi has to Italy. She lived in Milan and Rome for six years and is the former host of the Italian hit television show Domenica In. In the current issue of La Cucina Italiana she shares her Italian dining recommendations. …
International Airfares: The Day You Fly and When You Buy Matter
In last month’s issue of Dream of Italy’s paid newsletter, I told readers that Farecast.com now makes predictions on fare changes on international routes. It is a great tool for that age old question, “When should I buy my plane tickets?” The company has come out with some great tips for playing the international fare game this summer, especially since …
Joe Says: This is the BIG Business-Fare Sale!
My friend Joe alerted his readers today about a major business-class fare sale on Continental flights to Europe this summer. Joe says,” As it has done every summer and fall since 9/11, Continental Airlines has unleashed a huge and deeply discounted sale for business class travel to Europe this summer. One-way prices start at $799 one-way for nonstops from Continental’s …
Music and Markets on the Amalfi Coast
The breathtaking Amalfi Coast is the setting for an inspiring week of discovery and music with Music and Markets Tours. In the magical atmosphere of “the divine coast,” enjoy mouthwatering cuisine and explorations of delightful seaside towns, the ancient ruins of Pompeii and the fabled isle of Capri. Complete each day with performances of the renowned Fine Arts Quartet and …
Visiting Venice in a Wheelchair
Traversing the waterways and bridges of Venice can sometimes seem like a challenge even when you are an able-bodied person but imagine being in a wheelchair? This interesting article in The Toronto Star explains how one woman, Washington, D.C. Judge Pat Broderick tackled the city despite her disability. She provides hope and some work arounds for anyone in her situation. …
Kids Love La Piazza di Carolina
Located outside of New York City (in Westchester County), La Piazza di Carolina offers innovative programming in Italian for children and adults. Our specialties include an Italian immersion program for preschoolers, workshops in Italian cooking for children and adults, and cultural puppet shows. Please visit our website for full details: http://www.lapiazzadicarolina.com. (This is an ad.)...