Roman Recipes: Culinary and Life Lessons from Nonna.

25/4/2017

Move aside, buffets. Under Nonna Antonella's guidance, bruschetta is anything but basic.

Cooking Class in Rome With Grandma Nonna

Nonna serves up scrumptious treats with a smile.

One of the first big trips Ryan and I did together was a two week adventure through the American Southwest, with plenty of time in Las Vegas. We were so excited to check out the city's legendary casino buffet scene that we even invested in the "Buffet of Buffets" all you can eat package. I hadn't made it halfway through our 24 hour pass before I tapped out. Can someone please pass the vegetables!?

While Vegas is a more extreme example, I experience the same conflict on every trip; my desire to indulge is constantly fighting with my will to survive and avoid scurvy. As such, I constantly have an eye out for a mythical perfect dish that manages to be both decadent and nutritious, enthralling my senses without destroying my stomach.

In Rome - in its own way, the original Las Vegas, a swirling, enchanting, hedonistic kind of town - I found exactly what I was looking for with humble bruschetta. And with our very own "nonna" (a real Roman grandmother and expert home cook) by our side for an evening, we couldn't go wrong. Nonna Antonella was dishing out recipes AND great advice!

Green Travel Dream: Eco-Friendly Charm in Ljubljana

2/4/2017

Green travel is dream travel in Ljubljana, where eco-friendly initiatives bring endless charm.

Yellow and green flower graffiti Picture

If terms like "eco-friendly" and "green" bring to mind dowdy images of damp granola and hemp fabric the color of dishwater, Ljubljana - one of the greenest cities in the world - is going to blow you away. Both the Slovenian capital and the 2016 European Green Capital, Ljubljana is filled with charm and whimsy, incorporating its environmental priorities with a deft hand and an eye for design. The result is nothing short of wondrous -a beautiful city with a perfectly preserved historic core, seamlessly integrating sustainable objectives. Even the graffiti is endearing, with a nod towards conservation! Here's what else won over our hearts.

Roman Recipes: Culinary and Life Lessons from Nonna.

Move aside, buffets. Under Nonna Antonella's guidance, bruschetta is anything but basic.

Green Travel Dream: Eco-Friendly Charm in Ljubljana

Green travel is dream travel in Ljubljana, where eco-friendly initiatives bring endless charm.

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