Time for the first installment of the new series, “Meet the Gastronomes”. It seemed fitting to begin with the most friendly person of the group. If you were to visit Bra and meet my friends, he would be the first person to introduce himself. He is the guy who is always happy to see you, … More Meet the Gastronomes: Jappy Afzelius
One of my top five favorite things in the world (behind my family, food and laughter) is the Olympics. It isn’t that I really love sports, to be honest I don’t understand most of them. I love the power of the Olympics. For 17 days, the world turns its head away from all the awful … More A Friend of the Gastronomes
Disco Soup, any idea what that is? Ya, neither did I. To put it very simply, it is Slow Food’s version of “Whatchagot Stew”. Growing up, every Sunday night my family would all say prayers together and then my dad would read “stories”. My dad read us the classics, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Around … More The Slow Food “Whatchagot Stew”
Although I have been in Bra for almost a month now, I have been getting a lot of questions about what it is like to live abroad. Many fellow travelers and prospective immigrants wonder how you learn to create a new home abroad. To answer short and sweet, I know literally nothing. It is the … More Fake It Until You Make It
Imagine sitting at a table in an adorable Italian apartment, a great glass of wine in your hand, your two culinary trained friends cooking and the sun setting through the open door of the terrace. Friends from around the world trickle in, each with a new bottle of wine or a gorgeous loaf of … More The Place Where We Belong
Let me preface this by saying, I have never been so excited to do something in my entire life. I am beautifully aware of the magnitude of the blessing of this opportunity. But no matter how great an adventure, its never all sunshine and daisies. No matter how excited you are for take off, it … More Only a Few More Time Zones
When I was little I got a W in self control, it was a skill I was working on….and honestly I think I still am… … More “W” in Self Control
5 weeks, 15 countries, countless lessons but one stands out above the rest….everyone should travel solo, it may just be exactly what you need for the next step in your life…. … More That Was A Great Game
London is simply magical….everyone needs to travel here at least once, and if you are lucky enough to get a gorgeous few days like I have, you will be in love with this city before you have even had your first fish and chips…. … More Two Days to Mind the Gap
The Italians are wonderful, hands down some of the best people around…..boy it feels good to be back home in Torino… … More Are You Hungry? I’ll Make You Pasta!
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