by Jenifer Vogt | Jul 1, 2024 | Body, Books, Community, Diet, Health & Wellness, Food & Drink, Pleasure, Read, Watch & Listen
A Thought-Provoking Journey into Our Food System Michael Pollan, in his book “The Omnivore’s Dilemma,” asks us to imagine a food system that produces wholesome food, restores the land, and allows us to understand what we’re eating, where it came...
by Jenifer Vogt | May 26, 2024 | Food & Drink, Pleasure
You can never lose your desire for the Brunello wine. Your susceptibility returns at the same rate as the glass fills. ~Author Saul Bellow in his essay, “Winter in Tuscany,” which was inspired by his stay at Fattoria dei Barbi. – Every Italian wine represents...
by Jenifer Vogt | May 20, 2024 | Body, Diet, Health & Wellness, Food & Drink
As we age, maintaining good health becomes increasingly important. Olive oil, a staple in the Italian Mediterranean diet, offers numerous health benefits that can be particularly advantageous for individuals over the age of 40. Here are seven compelling reasons to...
by Jenifer Vogt | May 4, 2024 | Body, Diet, Health & Wellness, Food & Drink, The Italian Influence
Earlier this year, when I read that US News and World Report had named The Mediterranean Diet the Best Diet in the World for the sixth year in a row, I felt compelled to make a change. I wanted to start transitioning to this way of eating. However, I prefer the...
