So much Italia; so little time.

Well readers, it is under 50 days until I am back in Italy. I’ve found myself in a tornado of things to prepare, loose-ends to resolve and even ensure I have met all the necessary requirements to travel. While I have laid out most of my plan for my travel itinerary, some other areas IContinue reading “So much Italia; so little time.”

Daydreams and Agendas

As the days pass and the departure date grows nearer, the anticipation for the approaching experience builds to a frenzied level of excitement. My days are now always filled with thoughts of scenes and possibilities that will soon become a reality once in Italy. Whenever I have a looming trip planned, my elation and giddinessContinue reading “Daydreams and Agendas”

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”