Reviews & Recommendations in Italy Archives

Traditional Christmas Nougat in Italy–Perfect Almond Torrone

A visit to torrone heaven in the small town of Giarratana, Sicily. At the Torronificio Trapani, I watched how to make almond torrone, a traditional Christmas nougat that is popular all over Italy.

Pear Ricotta Crostata – Tart Recipe from Pleasures of Puglia Tour

One of the great pleasures of Puglia is eating, and we found a place where even breakfast is a feast.

NTV Italo – New High Speed Trains in Italy

High speed train travel in Italy just got a lot more interesting with the new Italo, the privately owned NTV train service that has customer comfort at its core, and aims to be major competition for state-owned Trenitalia

Fixed-price Lunch Fixed-Price Menus at 2-star Michelin Il Duomo in Ragusa, Sicily

New fixed-price menus at lunch are an enticement for discerning diners at the 2-star Michelin restaurant Il Duomo in Ragusa Sicily. They’re a great way to sample chef Ciccio Sultano’s superb cooking.

Best Hotel Breakfast in Italy-5 Stars

In my travels through Italy, I have compiled a list of recommended hotels that serve the best breakfast in Italy. Here are two of my 5–star favorites.

Tips on Travel in Sicily – Insider Guide to Getting Lost

Tip: To travel in Sicily means to get lost. An insider guide to experiencing the back roads of Sicily.

Franco Zeffirelli and the Arena of Verona-Summer Opera Festival in a Roman Amphitheatre

Franco Zeffirelli’s spectacular stage sets are not to be missed at the 2010 Arena of Verona Opera Festival, held in the Roman amphitheatre.

Luxury Hotel Discounts in Italy – Podere Dionora Boutique Hotel in Tuscany

The Podere Dionora is one of our favorite boutique hotels in Tuscany and now you can enjoy the luxury of this hotel at a discount without restrictions, plus additional complimentary perks.

Mamma Agata Cookbook – Book Review & Lemon Cake Recipe from Amalfi Coast

Simple recipes from the Amalfi Coast using high-quality ingredients are illustrated in full color in Mamma Agata’s cookbook. Book review and firsthand experience with the Lemon Cake Recipe.

Sunday Lunch in Italy – An Italian Family Tradition in Sicily

Sunday lunch in Italy has traditionally been a leisurely family affair, and if there is no one willing to cook at home, the next best thing is an agriturismo in Sicily for a huge farm lunch.

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Cucina – Palermo Sicily Restaurant Review

Cucina is a welcome new addition to the Palermo restaurant scene, with traditional food served in a friendly atmosphere