On Sundays, we cook! Last week we were inspired by this season's Food Network Star show to make Dominick Tesoriero's Agnolotti Bolognese. Agnolotti is a type of pasta typical to Piedmont, where we are going next fall, so it seemed like a fun recipe to try.
Piedmont is not as popular with tourists as Tuscany, and perhaps you may not have considered it for your next Italian vacation. If you are a food and wine lover, here are my top 3 reasons to visit Piedmont.
If you are a foodie who has an itch to travel we have some of the best vacation destinations for you! Spectre Tours offers some amazing guided tours through Europe, many of which are an amazing gastronomic experience. There are four all-inclusive tours that hit the spot for us that we would like to share with you.
We have all encountered, or have been, the people who would love to explore the world but are terrified to travel for a number of reasons. I’ve searched the web to find the top 4 best ways of overcoming the fear of travel. Here is our mini guide to safe European travel.
Join AMA Waterways this fall for one of their fabulous wine-themed river cruises and save up to $1,500 per couple. These cruises are hosted by acclaimed wine experts, including wine makers, sommeliers, and winery owners. Experiences aboard include inspired food and wine pairings, visits to wineries and vineyards, educational lectures, and premium wine tastings.
I recently returned from a whirlwind travel agent FAM trip to Champagne, France, where officials from the Champagne tourism offices in the area wined, dined and toured us through their beautiful region.
If you are planning a trip there, here are my top picks for a great stay, which you can use as your personal guide to Champagne, France.
A few days in Champagne can be a great addition to a river cruise vacation starting in Paris, since it is so easily accessible. But, if you really love Champagne, plan on staying at least 4-5 days so you can see the variation among the sub-appellations of Champagne and have time to explore the smaller villages.
I was recently asked how European barge cruises differ from standard river cruises.
To travel is to see yourself in a whole new light, it gives you a fresh perspective on the reality of any situation you may be in at any point in time. When it comes to travel abroad, anything can be a motivator; whether it’s to explore history, to have an adventure of a lifetime, or to a gastronomic experience that will change your perspective. Yet many are discouraged from travel for a multitude of reasons, the main one is not having anyone to go with. This is where group travel becomes essential. Traveling abroad in a group gives you a shared experience no one else can have. Here are a few benefits of group travel.
We had many delicious meals during our trip to Paris & Reims for the International Wine Tourism Conference, but these are the five most memorable places I ate at in Paris. Click on the restaurant name for a link to each restaurant's website or Facebook page.
One of the highlights of my recent trip to Champagne, France was an evening champagne tasting at PerchingBar. PerchingBar is a tree house champagne bar located in the Montagne de Reims. We were hosted by the owner, Jean-Charles Florquin and were treated to a tasting of champagne from Champagne Pehu Simonet. The Pehu Simonet champagnes are made with Pinot Noir grapes from Grand Cru vineyards on the Montagne de Reims.
