If the ancient story of Hercules slaying the Nemean lion could serve as a metaphor for Greece's economy, it would be to represent the struggles that wineries have faced in recent years, the cunning that they have employed to succeed, and the (perhaps impenetrable) quality of the new wines that are coming out of the … Continue reading Greece #NemèaWineTour2014, Part One …
RECIPE: Watermelon vodka granita
I love granita. Since I moved to Sicily in 2012 I have been sampling as many different types and flavors as I can find. In the summertime granita can be found everywhere. We eat it morning, noon, and night. Not only does it keep you cool, it's a delight to the senses. The simplest recipes … Continue reading RECIPE: Watermelon vodka granita
A Better Mimosa
The perfect mimosa recipe begins with the best ingredients. The oranges might not like it, but you will love it. I have friends who are eaters. They will put (just about) anything in their mouth. Like most of you, however, I enjoy drinking. But when drinkMakers take short cuts, opting to use 'acceptable' rather than … Continue reading A Better Mimosa
A Tourist Guide: Strategies For Driving in Sicily
Forget everything you've ever learned about driving. Your parents, Drivers Ed coach, and the books you've read are no help for you here. In Sicily, your "rules" do not apply. The "modern vehicle" is not the convenient and potentially lethal method of human transport that the rest of the world considers it to be. In Sicily, … Continue reading A Tourist Guide: Strategies For Driving in Sicily
CAVA : An introduction to the Spanish sparkling wine
Bubbles always get me thinking. The flavors one can find in a bottle of sparkling wine are inspiring. For centuries, winemakers have been playing with recipes for infusing carbon dioxide gas into a flavor-packed, alcoholic beverage. The ones who have succeeded have been rewarded with the praise of consumers and critics around the globe. Today, … Continue reading CAVA : An introduction to the Spanish sparkling wine