Dusk is usually fleeting. Light and dark briefly touch and then pull away as if feeling discomfort in each other’s presence. But here, in June,
Category: Travel
With Pasta, Pane and Vino All Things are Possible
The goal of all recreational travel is to escape the ordinary. Adventure, relaxation, novel experiences, or exploration can all be ways of leaving the humdrum
At the Airport
Work-related travel aside, we travel because we have a restless side that yearns to roam. But that restless side conflicts with our need for stillness
Under the Umbrian Sun
Tuscany gets all the attention from vacationers heading to Italy. Go there if you like tour buses, hordes of curio shoppers, and high prices. If
On The Road Again
With my semester behind me, today we head for Italy—two weeks at a villa in the countryside near Perugia studying Sagrantino di Montefalco up close
Le Calandre and the Challenge of Fine Dining
For me, the biggest challenge in fully appreciating tasting menus is the pace, even in dining rooms where the wait staff and kitchen are sensitive
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 