Category Archives: Farm-to-Table

Montreal: Off the Beaten Track

Posted on July 17, 2018 by

Oh Canada It is July 1, Canada Day, and we’re basking in the grace and civility of this world-class city despite the surprising heatwave — it’s 95 degrees and climbing. We walk the riverbank in Montreal’s Old Port stalking a cool … Continue reading →

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ChoccOfficina Noto

Posted on February 22, 2018 by

This sun-drenched sleepy corner of Sicily is our home for a month. When we’re not pinching ourselves, we walk the ancient streets at a leisurely pace. We live here and are not in a hurry. We have coffee, dawdle over books, … Continue reading →

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Mayor Bonfanti: Noto’s Bounty

Posted on February 17, 2018 by

Lucky me – I am invited to Noto’s glorious Palazzo Ducezio to interview Mayor Corrado Bonfanti on his pride and passion for local flavors — the sapore of Noto.  “What is so special about Noto is now well known — our … Continue reading →

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Sicilian Valentine

Posted on February 15, 2018 by

It is February 14th, 2018.  This is my Valentine to Noto, Sicily — it is love at first sight. Love of Place Siamo qui, we have arrived. The first thing we see is Noto’s magnificent historic center built from golden … Continue reading →

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Pacific Northwest: Bainbridge Island & Port Townsend

Posted on September 7, 2017 by

We ferry across Puget Sound to Bainbridge Island, home of Lone Pine Farm & Studio and a long-awaited and highly touted Pino’s pizza from Via Rosa — both worth the wait. Art on the Farm Our island adventure begins at … Continue reading →

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Simmering in Seattle

Posted on August 29, 2017 by

Left-coast at last! The speedy light rail rockets us downtown to the sprawling waterfront by 11:30 — just in time for lunch with La Rachel at pastificio Il Corvo.“You’re in for a treat,” La Rachel says. As always, she is … Continue reading →

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Revolutionary Road: Western Mass

Posted on July 1, 2017 by

I’m invited for a weekend in the Berkshires. The lure of Tanglewood, museums, theater, tastings, and progressive politics is so compelling that I welcome the hellish drive. John Pizzarelli’s jazzy Radio Deluxe helps the hours and miles be-bop and fly. … Continue reading →

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