Welcome to my world of Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, culture, and living.
I create recipes, gourmet products, cookbooks, events, tv appearances, and culinary tours to share not only flavors and techniques, but also the people, rich traditions, and breathtaking places that inspired them.
I love teaching others how to use the world’s healthiest diet to live better and longer. After living and working all over the Mediterranean region, I’ve witnessed firsthand how the Mediterranean lifestyle can transform lives.
Follow me on a delectable journey that will help you lead your best life while enjoying yourself in the process!
“Sapori di Sicilia” at Stellina
"Buon vino, tavola lunga" is an old Italian adage meaning that people are always willing to come to the table when the wine is good. Tonight's wine dinner at Stellina Pizzeria (Washingtonian's 100 Very Best Restaurants Thrillist "DC's Best New Restaurants 2019, Michelin Guide Bib Gourmands) featured Sicilian wines from Firriato which were exceptional.
Live Longer, Better with Blue Zone Cuisine
Living a healthier lifestyle is on the top of most people's New Year's Resolution List. But that doesn't have to make drastic - lack-based changes. Regions in the world known for their lifestyles that enable their residents to live happier, healthier lives into their 100's are areas known as "Blue Zones."
Diabetes for Dummies
Co-written with fellow Mediterranean diet expert Dr. Simon Poole this title was the #1 New Release in Category on the day it was released.
In this updated and expanded version, it was our goal to give readers real hope to prevent, manage, and even reverse diabetes as well as avoiding complications. We used a holistic, person-centered approach to managing Type 1, Type 2, Pre- diabetes, diabetes in children, and during pregnancy as well. It includes everything you need to know about glucose levels, preventing complications, and new treatment options.
We shared updated nutritional guidelines and many easy lifestyle hacks to help readers on their wellness journey. The appendix includes my culinary-medicine philosophy and mouth-watering, complete meal options for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. You’ll learn to how to make the most out of a grocery shopping trip, how to stock a pantry, and how to eat both at home and out in order to keep your blood sugar in check and you living your best life.
