When it comes to packing, these are the tried and true items that make it into every suitcase: Clinique Moisture Surge Face Spray (available in travel size) I use this lightweight moisturizer daily under my make-up. It’s oil-free and provides a refreshing burst of moisture to dry or tired skin. Moroccan Oil Treatment (available in travel size) I love working a bit of this evaporative oil…
Who knew that a simple piece of paper looking like an oversized business card could bring me so much joy and hope for the future? I’ve suffered from asthma since I was a kid, and I’d be lying if I said I haven’t been terrified of getting COVID-19. After anxiously waiting for my number to be called for months, I finally received my…
Eggplant Parmesan has to be one of my favorite Italian dishes, but I’m really picky about the thickness of the eggplant. I’ve perfected the version that takes multiple hours and it often makes an appearance at special occasions. In fact, it takes so long to make that I always go ahead and make double so that I can freeze it for later. There’s something…
I’m absolutely in love with Luciano Pavarotti. Even for people that don’t appreciate opera, I think everyone can admit that this man’s voice was a gift from God. His passion for perfecting his craft reminds me so much of Michelangelo. His range, diction, and intense perfection produce a rich sound that is often referred to as “squillo”- an opera term for a…
Gelato is one of my absolute favorite things to eat in Italy. While it is the Italian version of ice cream, the two are completely different. Gelato uses more milk, less cream, sugar, and fresh ingredients. It is also churned at a slower speed and for a much shorter period of time, which means less air is incorporated into the mix which creates fewer ice crystals. Gelato really is an…
In the heat of the summer, there is no better way to cool off in the late afternoon than with a spritz. Campari is a bittersweet liqueur with flavors of cherry, cascarilla, clove, rhubarb, cinnamon, and orange peel. The Campari Negroni is a bolder flavor than Aperol and is typically mixed with other liquors, so it is the stronger of the two. Because of this, the Negroni tends to be…
