Cetara is a teensy fisherman village off the breathtaking Almalfi coastal drive. It’s a hidden gem, thankfully neglected by the mass tourism. After a short descent through the town’s narrow main street, we park our car near the fishing harbor. Cetara is a place where people are still traditional fisherman and the local grocery stores did not make room for souvenir shops. Read More…
Gennaro Esposito’s Torre del Saracino
0We follow the narrow road from the hilltop village of Seiano to arrive at Gennaro Esposito’s Torre del Saracino. Gennaro’s restaurant is elegantly integrated in and around a 1300 year old watch tower, and safely tucked in the tiny fishing village. The dining room is bathed in a warm diffused light so typical for the coast. A happy situation for a food photographer. Read More…
Mimmo La Vecchia: Master of Mozzarella
7We are driving through the green hills of Caserta. It’s easy to get lost here: no gps signal and no road signs. Only locals on this road, and they are telling us to go straight …always. Easier said then done. We finally get to Caseificio Il Casolare where we meet master cheese maker, Mimmo La Vecchia [short for Domenico]. Mimmo has one of the best smiles I have ever seen. We meet his family: wife, son and daughter; they all work in the family business. Read More…
Franco Pepe: Pizza Craftsman
2Franco Pepe spent most of his childhood in his family’s pizzeria in the tiny town of Caiazzo. While his friends were vacationing at the beach, Franco was helping his father. That sacrifice has paid off. Today, Franco Pepe is considered one of the best pizza makers in Italy. Antonio Lucisano , Director of Consorzio della Mozzarella di Buffala D.O.P., introduces him as ‘the philosopher of pizza.’ I am ready to be indoctrinated. Read More…
