Podere il Casale near Pienza, Tuscany, Italy
Throwback Tuesday Post (TBTP) from 2014: A trip to Podere il Casale, an organic sheep-cheesemaking farm near Pienza, Tuscany, Italy. Breathtaking views, smelly delicious cheese!
Santa Giulia Wine Estate, Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
Throwback Tuesday Post (TBTP) from 2014: A visit to the best winery of the trip: little Santa Giulia in Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy. In addition to the DOCG brunello, their IGT rosso was the best - not to mention the homemade pasta with meat ragu sauce and top-notch local pecorino and the farm's meat specialties, capicola, prosciutto and lombo.
Real Pony Express Station in Gothenburg, Nebraska
Come with me on my visit to a real Pony Express Station and museum in Gothenburg, Nebraska.
Neues Museum, Nuremberg, Germany
Throwback Tuesday Post (TBTP) from 2013: A trip to Nuremberg, Germany, to visit the Neues Museum - an exhibit including architect Helmut Jahn. Afterward, I saw the aftermath of the Fasching parade - Europe's equivalent of Mardi Gras or Carnival.
Ingolstadt, Germany — After-Audi Sightseeing
Throwback Tuesday Post (TBTP) from 2013: After visiting the Audi Forum automobile museum in Bavaria, Germany, a small trip to the historic downtown of Ingolstadt. Views of the Cross Tower, a Greek meal, a step into the Cathedral of Our Lady
Audi Forum, Ingolstadt, Germany
Throwback Tuesday Post (TBTP) from 2013: Visiting the Audi Forum, the grand showroom and car museum of Audi carmakers: history and speed combined.
Scotch Whisky Tasting with ESL Students at Vom Fass in Bamberg, Germany
Throwback Tuesday Post (TBTP) from 2013: I organize a scotch whisky tasting at Vom Fass olive oil, vinegar and, of course, whiskey and other liquors in Bamberg, Germany. We learn the distilling process and taste some wonderful spirits.
Ribollita, Tuscany’s Hearty Winter Soup
Throwback Tuesday Post (TBTP) from 2014: Recipe and instructional how-to tutorial for authentic Tuscan ribollita, a hearty winter soup thickened with bread. I got the recipe straight from an Italian chef, so you know it's good!
Nuremberg Christmas Market, Germany
Throwback Tuesday Post (TBTP) from 2011: A tour of the famous German Christmas market in Nuremberg. Complete with bratwurst, Gluhwein and a side trip to the Marriage Carousel fountain based on a poem by native son Hans Sachs.
“Paper Airplane” Sculpture, Lincoln, Nebraska
Find out why a 14,000-pound metal "paper" airplane sculpture with a 20-foot wingspan stands as a playful piece of public art near the airport in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photos, too!