Holy Smokes // The Burger’s Priest, Toronto ON

A double cheeseburger topped with panko-crusted deep-fried jalapeño peppers. I have been hearing about how delicious the burgers at the Continue reading →

RECIPE // Alsatian Onion Tart

A light onion tart with a hint of nutmeg served with mixed pepper chutney. Happy holidays! I hope you are Continue reading →

Fresh Torrone // Cavalsani, Volterra IT

Soft, sweet, snow white torrone filled with Amarena cherries, candied oranges, pistachios, or chocolate with hazelnuts. Torrone – otherwise known as nougat – is an Continue reading →

Chocolate Lemoncello Confetti // Artimino IT

Smooth dark chocolate enrobed with crunchy white candy and filled with lemoncello and sugar crystals. You might think it is Continue reading →

Tagliatelle con Portobello // Rousseau Il Doganiere, Lucca IT

Delicious homemade ribbons of tagliatelle tossed with sliced portobello mushrooms. It isn’t easy to find a restaurant that can accommodate 20 Continue reading →

Gelato with Lime Zest // Gelato Anfiteatro, Lucca IT

Creamy white chocolate gelato sprinkled with lime zest. Imagine sitting in a lovely, sunny, small town square in Tuscany eating the Continue reading →

Chocolate with Candied Pistachios // Le Bonta, Lucca IT

A smooth 61% dark chocolate bar studded with crunchy candied pistachios. I found this delicious bar in a lovely little storefront in Continue reading →

Ricotta Salata // White Truffle Festival, Volterra IT

Aged white sheep’s cheese made from whey. I had been reading about all of the wonderful local food festivals in Tuscany in Continue reading →