Author Archives: Don Genova

Roman Holiday – ‘Camp Food’ from Campo di Fiori or ‘The 15-Euro Bag of Peas’

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Don Genova

We're back in Canada now, visiting family in Ontario, but over the next few days I'll catch you up on our final days in Italy.Our apartment in Rome was just a few steps from Campo di Fiori, home to a … Continue reading →

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Island Artisans – The Zero Mile Diet

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Don Genova

The Hundred Mile Diet is a phrase familiar to anyone who has decided to make local food a larger part of their diet.  But how about the Zero-Mile Diet? Today on Island Artisans I talked about a very inspirational visit … Continue reading →

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Roman Holiday – We’re Just Here for the Beer. Or, If It’s Thursday it Must be Gnochhi Night

Posted on June 19, 2010 by Don Genova

I first discovered Baladin beer when visiting the massive Eataly store in Turin.  When my friend Dwight Stanford let me know there was a Baladin pub in Rome, we just had to make the pilgrimage.  Baladin is an Italian artisanal … Continue reading →

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Roman Holiday – How To Live Like a Roman

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Don Genova

We have been in Rome for five days already.  We decided that we were not going to push ourselves to do too much, especially as it is very hot and humid, so we are living like Romans.  Do a little … Continue reading →

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Sicilian Sojourn – Last days on the Island or “Race with the Devil”

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Don Genova

Guest post by Ramona!  There is only one word for Sicilian drivers: insane!  Stop means go a little slower, Yield means have a quick glance in the mirror, and the line in the middle of the road means there is … Continue reading →

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Roman Holiday, Early Days: Is There A Convent Around Here?

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Don Genova

Ah, Roma, the eternal city.  They say all roads lead to Rome.  For us, when we are here, all roads lead to cappuccini and brioches. We arrived from Palermo without incident, but then had a slight glitch when the car … Continue reading →

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