“I eat passionately, I cook compulsively, I travel deeply, and I write about all of the above.”
As seen with Stanley Tucci on Searching for Italy | “Our brilliant guide to the rich flavors of Liguria” — Veranda | “Beautifully presented… informative new cookbook" – The New York Times
Culinary Retreats & Food Tours in Italy
Come see for yourself.
Weeklong retreats for twelve guests, and private food tours in Liguria, Milan and beyond. Let’s explore the markets, kitchens, long meals and the people behind the food.
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Searching for Liguria Retreat
April 25–May 1, 2027
A Week of Food, Wine & Hidden Villages on the Italian Riviera, between Genoa and the Cinque Terre.
6 nights | 12 guests | Liguria di Levante
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Northern Tuscany & Emilia
November 8–14, 2027
From the walls of Lucca to Massimo Bottura's Modena, by way of 18th-century villas, a medieval knife-making town, vineyards and olive groves.
6 nights | 12 guests | Lucca + Modena
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The Western Riviera
Spring 2028
A weeklong insider’s journey through Liguria’s Ponente, with one foot in the French Riviera.
7 nights | 12 guests | Italian and French Riviera
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New Destination
Fall 2028
We’re already scouting our next destination. If you want to be the first to know where we’re headed, join the waitlist below.
6 nights | 12 guests | Where next?
Liguria, The Cookbook
My personal love letter to Liguria, the Italian Riviera – the home of pesto, focaccia, and the Cinque Terre. This land is also the source of a rich local cuisine, one that is vegetable-forward, inherently waste-conscious, and full of regional delights. From local twists on Italian favorites like fritto misto, risotto, and ravioli to lesser-known Ligurian specialties such as corzetti, this cookbook offers readers a personal journey into the heart of the foods of this timeless, yet ever-evolving region.