Category Archives: Parma Palate – My Year in Italy

At this point in my food eating career I am far beyond the idea of getting grossed out at the thought of eating various body parts of animals that aren’t in the traditional North American lexicon. If I like the … Continue reading →

There has to be something said for the architecture of Europe.  I’m probably not the person to say it since my knowledge is so limited, but I’m certainly learning to enjoy it.  How could you NOT enjoy this view, especially … Continue reading →

This post might be about my US Thanksgiving meal in Italy, but it starts with a photo of the Canadian flag.  Although I am proud that my country is represented in the courtyard of the building housing the Gastronomic Sciences … Continue reading →

If I look a little overwhelmed it’s because yesterday was overwhelming!  I met 22 new classmates, as well as teaching and administration staff at the University. I also discovered that I am one of the worst Italian speakers in the … Continue reading →

As many of you have heard, I have left Canada behind for much of the next year to attend a Masters of Food Culture program at the University of Gastronomic Sciences near Parma, Italy.  The photo to the left shows … Continue reading →