Ciao amici, I hope everyone is staying warm and enjoying this year’s winter Olympics in Milan. The breathtaking views of the Alps and chic city shots have been making me hungry for one of Milan’s signature dishes: il risotto alla milanese (risotto with saffron). This cozy rice porridge starts with butter as Milan is in continental Italy, far north of the olive groves used to make olive oil. While cooking the Carnaroli rice in broth, a pinch of saffron is added, bringing subtle earthy and...

Ciao amici, I hope 2026 is treating you well so far. I have been busy gathering knowledge and experience from my recent trip to Sicily in preparation for my next class at Astor Center: Wines of Sicily on January 27th. I'm very excited to share the history, culture and wines of this special island. If you are in the New York area, I hope you can make it! Here is a promo code for Immerse Italy subscribers that you can apply at checkout: SICILY20 . We only have six tickets left, so I'd...

Ciao amici, This past weekend brought over a foot of snow and freezing temps to New York. I dislike being cold, but thinking positively, I feel more excited about the Winter Olympics in Northern Italy! I always prefer the winter over summer Olympics because the games are more adventurous. Which popular winter sport do like the most? Figure Skating: Patinaggio artistico Ice Hockey: Hockey sul ghiaccio Snowboarding: Snowboard Ski Jumping: Salto dal trampolino Speed Skating: Patinaggio di...