On a rainy, rainy night the first week in December, we – and by “we”, I mean JR, me, and 10 others – first sampled the dish that would inspire this one. Ooohs and ahhhhs ensued as the dish was passed around the table, just one bite for each of us, then back to the… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Travel
Summer Sundays: First Day at the Beach
We’ve been going to the same beach, South Shore in Little Compton, Rhode Island, for the last 18 years. Eighteen years! How did that happen? Not ones to rush into anything, this year, we finally bought a season’s pass. It seems like we’ll probably keep going there for at least another 18 years, so why… Continue Reading
Lunch at La Bandita Townhouse, Pienza, Italy
La Bandita Townhouse, a boutique hotel on Pienza’s Corso Il Rossellino, opened during the spring of 2013, with a primo main street location, extremely friendly staff who speak fluent English (and a menu in both Italian and English, though I do prefer using Italian when in Italian restaurants – it doesn’t hurt to have a… Continue Reading
Inside the Garden at La Foce
The estate of La Foce has claimed a special place in my heart. I remember, years ago, reading an article about people returning to the same vacation destination year after year, renting the same apartments or houses or going to the same hotels, and I thought, “Who the heck would do that?” Well, 13 years… Continue Reading
Introducing Tiny Farmhouse Tours: Culinary Tours in Italy
Four years ago today, the first post on Poor Girl Gourmet went up, with me not having any clue where it would lead, but very happy to be combining photography, writing, and the sharing of recipes, stories, and thoughts on food and wine all in one place. Prior to starting Poor Girl Gourmet, there were… Continue Reading