The last time I was in Venice my family and I stepped into this beautiful little bakery, filled to the brim with breads, cookies and sweet treats…

These cheesy bites are rich, delicious and their bright pop of color so lovely to look at!

I get great joy out of making things at home…

Chocolate has always been my go to sweet treat. I have a little piece most days…

I first fell in love with this recipe about 5 years ago when I received Mastering the Art of French Cooking…

This is one of my favorite zucchini recipe…especially when you have an abundance of zucchini…

The Godfather and the Godmother - 2 elegant and sophisticated cocktails that will become…

I love this time of year when the farmers markets start to overflow with fresh produce…

One more creamy comforting soup recipe before the warm weather hits :) It has been a long, cold and wet winter…

If you are looking for a gorgeous little fancy gluten free treat to make than this recipe is it…

These flavorful Piadine are just the thing when you are looking to change up your weeknight or weekend…

This dish is absolutely one of my most favorite comfort meals…

Mounds bars have always been one of my favorites!…

This delicate and delicious fudge is the perfect indulgent gift…

Happy Holidays Everyone! I thought this would be a great time to share this recipe with you…

This is one of my favorite recipes to make with leftover baked chicken. It is a great quick dish to make when you are in a hurry..

It’s soup season!! And I think I’m more excited than usual this year…

Last week I shared with you a Gluten Free Almond & Plum Cake. This week I’m staying with the theme of fruity gluten free treats…

This is one of the most moist and delicious cakes I have tasted in a long time…and you would never believe that it is gluten free!!

This warm Tuscan salad is delicious and perfect for any season. I really love to make it when…

This “salad” is something that can be used atop a bed of lettuce for a nice light lunch or dinner…

When I think of summer vegetables, the one that come into my mind first is zucchini…

I feel like there isn’t a summer BBQ, potluck or large get together that doesn’t include this classic dish…

The Peach Bellini Cocktail was invented in 1948 by Giuseppe Cipriani at Harry's Bar in Venice…

This salad is not only beautiful, it’s to die for delicious! The ingredients….

These roasted potatoes will make a delicious and picture perfect side dish at your dinner table…

Pasta e Ceci (pasta and chickpeas) - another simple Italian dish that is absolutely delightful!…

This recipe has become one of my favorites, it may even be my very favorite…

I was first drawn to this recipe because of the name…haha. I think Risi e Bisi…

Visiting the Boboli Gardens in Florence is an enchanting getaway amongst the chaos of the busy historic center…

For me there is something dreamy and romantic about visiting a site or a scene that I saw in a movie…

25 Hours Hotel and San Paolino Restaurant - The next time you are in Florence and looking for a unique, luxurious…

The medieval and Renaissance hill town of Montepulciano is one of the most striking and picturesque villages you can visit in Tuscany…

18 years ago I stood in front of Harry’s Bar with my mother and sister, wanting to go in…

CAFFÈ FLORIAN - Beauty, elegance and history served up on a silver platter…

When you experience something so enchanting and delicious that it stirs your emotions to new depths of satisfaction…

In November of 2019 we used Montefianscone as our home base for doing some exploring…

When most people think of visiting Venice, they think of the famous glittering sites like The Grand Canal and…

After having been in love with the small tucked away panini shop I Frattelini for years, I knew I had to try another famous panini shop…

When I daydream about places and experiences that I have had in Italy I am blessed with a wonderous display of images and memories that dance through my head…

I have always been fascinated by the Italian fountain, and I don’t mean the gorgeous larger then life famous ones (of course I love them too), but the small daily drinking fountains…

This last trip to Italy I wanted to get off the beaten path even more than I usually like to. I made a point of searching out unique places

Ah, the Gondola. There aren’t that many of us that haven’t oohed and aahed at a picture of this iconic symbol of Venice gliding down a postcard perfect canal

Libreria Acqua Alta or “the most beautiful bookshop in the world” as it is nicknamed, is indeed a beautiful wondrous place. But it is also a…

What to see and do in this picturesque southern Tuscan hilltown

Everything you need to know to visit the magical and mystical healing waters of this incredible place!

It’s that time of year again!! It seems I start getting excited about the holidays a little bit earlier and earlier each year…

Italy has an amazing way of bringing people together wherever you are! I’ve met people from many different places…

Are you looking for the perfect gift for that Italy lover? Or do you love Italy and are looking for a special treasure…

The holidays are coming :) A gift from one of the companies below would make any Italy lover over joyed this holiday season!

I get great satisfaction out of making things at home instead of buying them…

There is something so marvelous about sitting down and reading a handful of words…

Lavender is hands down my favorite all around scent! I never tire of it and it needs no season…

Homemade Vanilla extract is something I make every year before the holidays…

Is there anything more luxurious and relaxing than sitting in a hot bath with a glass of wine or a cup of tea, candles and maybe a good book? The answer is yes!