Stir the Pots is going to Cuba. To be precise, we're going to Santiago de Cuba. We will be there for two weeks to research the local cuisine and ways that this island is adapting to an emerging tourist economy. If you have any suggestions on great local chefs,...
Selinunte is a Greek archaeological site in Sicily. Visiting it with my friend, Castelvetrano miller and baker Filippo Drago, he proudly pointed out that it is the largest ruins of Greek temples anywhere. Like the ruins I had seen while visiting Troy in Turkey, it...
Here are some shots of a trip to Firenze, more commonly known as Florence. My friend Judy Witts Francini offered a great tour. Amid the melting heat of summer, the highlight was the Mercato Centrale. And we also had the chance to meet David Bedu, a baker of...
First effort for lunch (pranza) at Rome's Roscioli Salumeria. It was a definitive meal, both exceptionally simple and exceptionally tasty. Centered around salumi and cheese, the menu was basic and fit my philosophy that "less is more."...
Just outside of Sicily's city of Castelvetrano, you'll find Tenuta Pignatelli, a beautiful, family-run working farm and resort. Run by the Becchina family, the farm produces olive oil while the grounds produce a stunning sense of relaxation. I spent my days there...
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