Travel

Immortalising Italian trattorias with "Buon Ricordo" ceramics

And a list of the 100 trattorie where you can eat Buon Ricordo dishes

Sep 21 •

It took me 60+ hours to get home and here are some thoughts about international travel in our warming world

Travel stories, being flexible and other tips for long haul flying

Sep 2 •

How to travel in Italy without Airbnb

Apartheid-free accommodation and a growing list of beautiful, small, caring places to stay

Aug 4 •

The historical citrus collections of the Medici in Florence

A glimpse into La Specola, a nineteenth century cabinet of curiosities.

May 26 •

Tucci in Italy and the one meal you should have in Florence

(as an omnivore)

May 19 •

A sesame lover's baking project

Tahini, maritozzi, Stanley Tucci, and workshop updates

Apr 21 •

Inside a Labyrinth of Culatello

And a trip through Emilia Romagna this October

Apr 7 •

Bread and religion in Italy

Searching for the connection in Sicily, Puglia and Tuscany

Mar 17 •

Workshops in 2025

(Plus two very special ones I will spill the beans about)

Jan 13 •

All my Japan travel tips

Sending luggage, onsen stays and the joys of konbini

Dec 23, 2024 •

A walk down Kappabashi, Tokyo's "Kitchen Street"

My address book for kitchen supplies (and nearby cafes) in Tokyo

Dec 9, 2024 •

Upcoming Events, Classes and Workshops

Tuscany, Sicily, Venice and beyond!

Sep 16, 2024 •

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