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5 Cheeses to Try at Lake Como

Italian cuisine is a feast for the senses—pasta, wine, olive oil, and indulgent desserts have captured hearts and palates worldwide. And while classics like Gorgonzola and Ricotta have long found their way onto international tables, there’s an entire world of cheeses that remain exclusive to Italy’s diverse regions. Learn about the cheeses to try when visiting Lake Como- you definitely won’t find these at Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, or Costco!

Harvesting Chestnuts on Monte Barro

How do you say Chestnuts in Italian? Castagne  I have to admit, I had no idea that chestnuts came from these spiky pom-poms. I really never thought about it. You really must…

Harvesting Chestnuts on Monte Barro

How do you say Chestnuts in Italian? Castagne  I have to admit, I had no idea that chestnuts came from these spiky pom-poms. I really never thought about it. You really must be careful walking through the woods at this time of year. The wind sways the trees above and you can hear the thump-thump […]

Visit Valtellina Wine Country in Style

A look into the Lombardy wine region of Valtellina wine country Today I am going on the Lake Como Food Tours food tour of the Valtellina Wine Valley. We’ll be tasting cheeses at an authentic Italian bottega, doing a private wine tasting at two local wine producers, and having a lunch on the panoramic terrace […]

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