By the glittering shores of the Mediterranean sea, a magical synthesis of fish, fennel and saffron creates an unparalleled taste of lusciousness and comfort. Served with garlic bread and Rouille (garlic mayonnaise with Cayenne pepper), Bouillabaisse captures the unique flavors of Provençal spices and the essence of the coastal cuisine of the Côte d’Azur. Legend […]
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While most of the world has come to know Marsala as a sweet fortified wine best served as an after dinner drink or as a saucy side to chicken and veal, for the true aficionado quality Marsala is a nectar worth imbibing whether accompanied by food or on its own. But to truly appreciate the […]
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Luscious, tangy, delectable Mahon. The words just seem to flow from the mouth when describing the creamy goodness of this treasured Spanish cheese. Born from the rugged, unspoiled Balearic Island shores of Menorca, it’s no wonder that an actual land of milk and honey could produce such a golden goodie. History of Mahon Cheesemaking Produced […]
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Can genius strike twice? A question I pondered as I stood before an inviting but nondescript building on quaint Carrer de Santa Clara in Girona. Looking beyond the stone threshold, candy-cane swirls and pops of orange, yellow, red and blue bounced back at me, luring me with the intoxicating promise of instant joy and the […]
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Where once a fertile peninsula fortuitously nourished vast expanses of hearty, indigenous vines, a love to outlast the ages would be born. Italy’s love affair with wine, or rather its destiny to cultivate the oh so magical fermented nectar, is as important and necessary to life as breathing, laughing and loving. If music is the […]
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