L’Opportunità Divina: From Turin to Noto

The pandemic was a period of immense change for everyone globally with daily routines destroyed, jobs obliterated and relationships waned. What will tomorrow bring? Why is life worth living? Will this feeling of uncertainty ever end? For myself, while working any remote job possible to keep my mental-health in check, it was a period ofContinue reading “L’Opportunità Divina: From Turin to Noto”

Authentic Italian vs Italian-American

For most foodies, Italy is a mecca for regional specialties, simple recipes at their most masterful, and flavours unmatchable outside its designer knee-high boot. Yet what of its dishes served globally, and what liberties have been taken on some deliziosi classics? Let us first highlight that Italy while a country of splendour; three-quarters the sizeContinue reading “Authentic Italian vs Italian-American”

Top Ten: London Edition

Planning a visit to London? As an ex-Londoner of nearly six years, I consider myself a bit of a specialist. Tired of the typical top sights on every travel page? I’m going to walk you through some of the cities hidden treasures and haunts that the locals visit. Sketch is a restaurant that has toContinue reading “Top Ten: London Edition”

Isola di Tavolara

An ancient wind blusters,Clouds trap all rays of light,A whispering echo of dancing sea grass within my ears,An intimidatingly dark sea welcomes the fearless,But your kingdom awaits he’s beckoned;“No” he murmurs.Un traghetto away,Silence.Un giorno, un giorno. D.