Colomba Easter Bread: A Sweet Indulgence
On Easter Day, you’ll likely find Colomba Easter Bread (Pane di Pasqua) at dinner tables all over Italy, from north to south.
The Ultimate Viking Ocean Cruise Packing List
Packing for a Viking Ocean cruise involves knowing what to bring as well as what not to bring. There are 4 major packing categories: evening wear, shore excursion attire, onboard wear, and the extras.
Celebrity Beyond Review: Creativity, Cuisine and the Captain’s Cat
In this Celebrity Beyond Review, guest contributors John and Sandra Nowlan offer readers a peak at the new ship including the public spaces, staterooms, entertainment and cuisine.
Easter in Italy: What To Expect
Easter in Italy is filled with special foods, celebrations, and religious processions, and the weather can be near perfect!
Baccarat Hotel New York: A Midtown Oasis
When we arrived at Baccarat Hotel New York, Kelvin greeted us at the curb, took our luggage, and whisked our car away to a nearby parking garage. At the intimate hotel check-in area one flight up from the street, an efficient reservation clerk made an imprint of our credit card, gave us keys, and told…
Sparkling Rosé Wines: Pink Passion
Sparkling rosé wine was once a fleeting summer infatuation. But for an increasing number of wine lovers, it’s become a lingering four-season passion. Why? The wine is light, fresh, fruity, and eminently drinkable. Beloved for its versatility, it’s a delightful aperitif, perhaps paired with charcuterie or oysters, but it can also be enjoyed throughout a…
Sparkling Wine Miniatures: The Cost of Convenience
A recent article in the industry publication Beverage Daily by Alex Green noted that although they’re not new, wine miniatures are experiencing a heyday. Coincidentally, when we recently visited one of our local wine shops, we noticed for the first time that Mionetto Prosecco DOC Treviso Brut was being sold there in miniature wine bottles….
How To Order Food In Italy: 11 Rules
When it comes to ordering food and dining out at restaurants, every country has its own customs and traditions. We’ve collected some of the “rules” for how to order food in Italy that we’ve learned over the course of many trips to different regions. However, you’ll find that these rules aren’t rigidly enforced. That’s because…
Holland America Rotterdam: Innovative Port to Table Dining
On Holland America Rotterdam, two veteran cruisers experience Port to Table dining, the latest culinary innovation on the cruise line, and more.