Staff Trip to Tuscany: La Cucina Povera

One of the places I really wanted to take our staff to was the town Radda in Chianti. It’s one of the small, hilltop villages… Continue reading

Staff Trip to Tuscany: Wine Tasting in a Thousand Year Old Abbey

Wine tasting can be one of the most helpful ways to improve your understanding of the nuances of wine. When you taste two or more… Continue reading

Staff Trip to Tuscany: Visiting the famous butcher and indulging in everything MEAT

Our chefs were stoked to visit the internationally renowned butcher Dario Cecchini from Panzano in Chianti at his butcher shop, Antica Macelleria Cecchini. He’s been… Continue reading

Staff Trip to Tuscany: Is that a Church or a Winery?

Volpaia house

A visit to Castello di Volpaia Continue reading

‘Pici’: Poor Man’s Pasta that is AMAZING!

How to make hand-rolled ‘Pici’ Pasta: Simple and satisfying “poor man’s pasta” from Tuscany. Continue reading

Settling Into Island Rhythms: Leg one of our European Bike Tour

In the historic center of Split, Croatia, lies Diocletian’s Palace, a prominent Roman fortress built from white stones in the fourth century. I sprinted right… Continue reading

Santa Barbara Part II: Exploring the Beaches, Restaurants & Wineries

Santa Barbara Part II: A guide to this Food, Wine and Beach Paradise Continue reading

Viognier Tasting Video with Tracy The Traveling Somm

It’s February in Colorado. Have I mentioned that I am a summer girl? Although it’s been quite balmy for this time of year, it’s nonetheless… Continue reading

Embracing Slow Food in a Fast Paced World

The Slow Food Movement started in 1986 when Italians protested the building of a McDonald’s in Rome with pasta…that’s right, penne pasta! Here’s a slow food recipe that’s easy and delicious: braised lamb shanks with red wine. Continue reading