So the photo depicts a mash-up of what’s been in the fridge and is now deemed “parfait ready.” There was a lemon olive oil cake that fell in the middle, some gorgeous berries, a bit of squirty cream…and the new STAR of the show, two ingredient lemon sorbet. Don’t forget to save your lemon vessels;…
Month: March 2024
Ina’s Ham & Leek Empanadas
Following the advice of Store Bought is Fine, I had to try Ina’s Ham and Leek Empanadas as a weekend alternative to her always delicious Savory Brekky Pastries. Un-Ina related, but he also suggested a ‘aji Amarillo’ sauce, that I adapted a bit because Switzerland and Latin ingredients don’t seem to mix. The results of…
Hotel Lunetta- Rome
Looking for a boutique hotel in Rome landed us recently at Hotel Lunetta, not too far from any of the sights, particularly close to the Piazza Navona and Campo Fiore. The lobby was luxe and staff helpful from the beginning, offering cappuccinos on arrival despite our rooms not yet being ready and free sessions at…
Emma- Rome
The ristorante and pizzeria, Emma, was just around the corner from our hotel in Rome. With accolades from the NY Times among others, as one of the best restaurants for pizza in the city, we had to give it a try after a long morning of Vatican touring. Everyone at the table opted for pizza…
Hostaria Costanza- Rome
Moving our travels down to Rome, we found ourselves at the resto easily next door to our hotel on the first night, the subterranean-like, Hostaria Costanza. Again, one of the first tables seated, but the restaurant filled up very quickly, seemingly with well-heeled locales. The people-watching was thus, fantastic! After seeing these fried “Jewish” (as…
Ristorante Hosteria Il Desco- Florence
Our last night in Florence found us by happy accident at the Ristorante Hosteria Il Desco. Mum and I stumbled across it one afternoon while wandering some of the quieter back streets of Florence. While we were booked at the always delicious Parione, it was lovely to try something new. We had an early-ish seating…
Hotel Parco dei Principe- Sorrento
Imagine a mix of the best vintage Miami Beach Hotels or maybe Palm Springs vibes are more apt, but cross that with the Amalfi coast and you’ll find yourself at the Hotel Parco dei Principe in Sorrento. The hotel’s design aesthetic was next level and rightfully so, as the first design hotel of famous architect,…
Four Seasons Florence Take 2
Once realizing I’d be leading a small tour to Florence over a weekend, I knew we had to return to the Four Seasons for their fabulous brunch. It was mum’s birthday and we managed to score the very last table during a busy, rainy afternoon. This time we were seated in the dining room where…
La Forneria, Florence
Our first meal in Florence took a decidedly Neapolitan turn with the trial of the new pizzeria, La Forneria. Hotel Continentale recommended this gem, just a side step off the path of the major tourist attractions. A quick lunch it was with the flash fired pizzas. My choice of the Vesuvius resulted in a bubbly,…
Signorvino- Florence
Just a block off of the main drag of the Ponte Vecchio lies wine shop and cafe, Signorvino. While it took four employees to decide if we might have a table in a fairly empty restaurant, we were finally seated on the terrace overlooking the Arno and bridge’s beautifully ancient backside. The cute signature graphics…