An American let loose in an Italian kitchen. Allora! Today I received a lesson in pasta making from the master. Rosanna is the chef of Alpenrose and night after night her kitchen produces the lightest gnocchi, pillow-like ravoli, and perfection ala spaghetti. I’m not sure she knew what she was in for when she enthusiastically … More Learning to Make Pasta in Italy
I kept telling myself all day yesterday not to say it out loud. You might jinx it. But, here we are today, safe and sound, in Vattaro, Italy nestled near the Dolomiti; and it was the easiest trip ever. Every flight was on time. Backpacks arrived safely. I didn’t lose anything important, like, um…passports (yes, … More Scenes from Vattaro, Italy
In honor of my favorite time of year, the “season” in New Orleans running from Mardi Gras to Jazz Fest, I can’t help but write about this most unique of cities. Below is my ode to the Bywater. For more, check out my latest on Paste: 11 Insider Mardi Gras Tips. Basking in the Bywater … More Basking in the Bywater Glow – New Orleans, Louisiana
I’ve come to depend on Paste magazine for learning about the hottest new artists and latest news in music, and now the savvy folks there have launched a new travel section. This makes me almost giddy, not only because I’m excited to follow the travel news and stories, but also because I’m fortunate enough to … More Surviving a Disaster While Traveling & Keeping It All In Perspective
Going Through the Motions in the Aftermath We were lucky enough to find a place to rest our heads for the next few nights, many were not and slept on the hill. With rumors flying of more waves coming, we were evacuated to the island’s highest point one more time but otherwise our days were … More 10 Years Later: Reflecting on the Tsunami and its Life-Altering Affects – Part III
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