In Provincia
It’s a wonderful life
Even when things aren’t going your way (never mind Umbrian sunsets) there are always pumpkins.
The fig monster
When Google the Dog gets a whiff of figs, there's no more peace in the hills of Umbria.
Two appetites
Umbria is known for beauty in both landscape and food, but few recall its tough past.
Di Filippo’s magic
In Umbria, natural winemaker Roberto Di Filippo looks to the moon, and geese.
Anointed tractors
Every year, Umbria blesses its hard-working tractors. Thankfully, it doesn't eat them.
Love cake
A medieval creation, Ciaramicola is rustic cake that conceals Umbria's red-hot heart.
American the beautiful
An escape from Umbria dishes up a wonderfully memorable culinary road-trip.
No flipping, no pancakes, no frying
Is it still possible to actually follow a traditional recipe, one with age-old value? Or is that just asking too much?
Rock of rescue
How a Sri Lankan citadel, determination, and a lot of ginger tea can save your life.
Scacciadiavola
Reflections on a demon-ousting Umbrian Sagrantino wine leads to thoughts of tasty risotto.
In the cloud
When the rain lashes down and the world seems oh-so-bleak, bake a cake.
Don’t add it up
Though limited-ingredient recipes are all the rage, cooking is not about those kinds of numbers.