Why Health Advice That Sounds Oh, So Certain Is Often Oh, So Wrong
As I grow more…mature, shall we say, one thing has become increasingly clear to me. I don’t know anything. Obviously, I am being a touch facetious, but as I grow older, listening has become more important than to sound so absolutely certain about what I am saying. “I don’t know.” It sounds small, weak even.…
The Belle of the Ball…Florence
Imagine walking down cobblestone streets; the same streets walked by Michelangelo, Da Vinci and other luminaries of the Renaissance. Imagine cool early spring days spent enjoying nature in the hills of Chianti. Imagine decadently delicious meals served each evening prepared with local ingredients and zero waste by Christina and Chef Patrick Verre. Imagine no more.…
Barcelona, Baby
Barcelona is widely praised for its vibrant culture, stunning architecture, and art, design, and delicious Catalan cuisine. It’s crazy beautiful and in April, the huge summer crowds have not arrived and the weather is simply perfect. The sun shines brightly, but with moderate humidity levels, the warmth is enjoyable rather than oppressive as it can…
Le Belle Ame of France…
Edward Hopper said: ““I do not believe there is another city on earth so beautiful as Paris nor another people with such an appreciation of the beautiful as the French…” You can’t really understand this sentiment if you haven’t been to France. You all know that my heart beats with an Italian rhythm and there’s…
The Mystery and Magic of Puglia
It was October and the weather was amazing; perfect autumn, cool at night and warm during the day. We were in Puglia filming my TV series in various locations. I was anxious as I always am when filming. I have come to realize that my nerves are just part of the job for me. I…
An Ode to Sunday Lunch
When I was a kid, meals were considered sacred time. I always joke that if you weren’t at the dinner table, you’d best be dead. No excuses mattered. Not late volleyball or swim practice; not play rehearsals; nothing. You were expected around the table for dinner. It was a time together; it was respect for…
Why Can’t We Do Better?
I was sitting in Charles De Gaulle airport, leaving Paris, heading to Rome for work. As usual, I ordered an espresso and my lovely Robert, a tea. Since we were headed to our gate, we received our drinks in paper cups with…wait for it…paper lids (all from recycled paper). Had we chosen to have table…
I Left My Heart In Rome
It’s no secret that I adore Italy and that my Italian tours and adventures are very close to my heart and give both my husband and me enormous pleasure…enormous pleasure. Sharing this country we love; this culture we love has turned the world on a dime for us. There is nothing quite like experiencing another…
I Fell In Love Again
He took my breath away, for the millionth time since I met him. I looked up at his perfect form, his perfect face, broad shoulders, strong legs, ready to take on the world. As I stood mesmerized, tears running down my face…again, for the millionth time since I met him, I realized that this was…
An Ode to Stepping Away
It’s February, the month dedicated to hearts, from health to romance. I thought I would take the opportunity to talk to you about my thoughts. On December 20, my lovely Robert and I left for a one-month holiday in Italy. Yup; you read right: one-month holiday. We rationalized it like this: our office is often…
I Got to Thinking
I am in Ireland as I write this, working with a fabulous group. Everyone is tucked in for the night after yet another day of fun adventures and I got to thinking. As we ate dinner this evening, I looked around the table at the happy faces enjoying their meal and I was suddenly nostalgic…
Why You Should Be Packing Your Bags and Traveling to Italy…with Me!
The headlines are terrifying: “Travel Nightmare!” “Flight-mare” “Summer Travel in Peril.” Yikes, right? So what are we to do? Believe the fear mongering and stay in our backyards for the rest of our days? Nonsense! I have just returned from eight weeks travel for work all over Italy (filming tv shows and hosting groups) and…
Italy Now
I’m in Italy as I write this, sort of post pandemic, sort of. The streets aren’t teeming with tourists, which is great for me, but not so great for Italy’s economy. It’s bouncing back, slowly, like the rest of the world. It’s a slow and painful process, mitigated by fear, politics and misinformation, but I’m…
Living Like An Italian…for a Little While Anyway
It feels like a moment ago that we landed in Rome, jetlagged from an overnight flight, but eager to welcome our guests, friends and family to another epic adventure in Italy. Converging on Albergo Santa Chiara, (http://www.albergosantachiara.com/) a gorgeous boutique hotel, perfectly situated behind the magnificent Pantheon, we could easily walk to see all…
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