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…
Andrea Bianchini: Master of chocolate
2To be in love with your job is happiness. Andrea Bianchini looks to be a very happy man. He fell in love with chocolate at the age of 14, and has never thought of being anything else then a chocolate maker. I meet him in his tiny ‘laboratorio’ steps away from the San’t Ambrogio market. 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…
Firenze4Ever: Food meets Fashion
4Food and fashion is an unusual pairing. The people of Luisa Via Roma thought differently. This year it is the chosen theme for their legendary ‘Firenze4Ever’ fashion event. Read More…
Never give up
3A few weeks ago personal chef Arturo Dori and I decided to collaborate on a photo story for The Curious Eater. The setting for the shoot was his private home. On the menu his elegant interpretation of a classic Tuscan ingredient: pigeon. Read More…
