This is a list of blogs and other sites I like and read, and I believe would be of interest to fellow foodies, wanderlusters, and lovers of all things Italian and French.
Blogs and Sites from and about Italy:
Beautiful Liguria - Anna, a Sicilian living in Genoa, shares the beauty of Liguria
Beautiful Puglia - All about the beautiful cities, sights and tastes in Puglia
Bell' Avventura - Life in Positano and along the Amalfi Coast
Bleeding Espresso - Michelle, and Italian American living in Calabria, writes about life in Southern Italy
Blog From Italy - British Expat in Milan, Alex blogs about Italian news, culture, events and life as an expat in Italy
Brigolante - Rebecca, an American living in Umbria, muses on life in Umbria
Elizabeth Minchilli in Rome - Writing about the Good Stuff in Italy and mostly food
Italian Notes - Information on life and travels in Italy from a Scandinavian's perspective
Italy Magazine - Online magazine of Italy, it's people and places
Monica Cesarato - Monica shares a little about life in Venice and the Veneto
Ms Adventures in Italy - Based in Milan, Sara blogs about adventures throughout Italy and also about what she tastes and cooks along the way
My Bella Vita - Cherrye blogs about all things Calabrese
Napoli Unplugged - You're go-to guide for what's on in Naples and the surrounding area
Only in Italy - They translate into English quirky news items, that could only happen in Italy, with satirical commentary that will have you laughing so hard you're crying (I always have to read before I put on my mascara.)
Piemonte Escapes - Diana blogs about the Piedmont region from her B&B in the Piedmont spa town of Acqui Terme
Stresa Sights - Blog with a wealth of information on Stresa and Lake Maggiore
Tavole Romane - (Roman Tables) - Where to eat well in Rome (in Italian and English)
The American in Italia - Online publication based out of Rome with information on Italy for the English speaker
The Espresso Break - Tidbits about Naples in the time it takes to drink an espresso
Wandering Italy - James, a self-proclaimed vagabond, shares his wanderings in Italy
Blogs from and about France:
Belle Provence Travels - Travels and Tales from the South of France
Chez LouLou - LouLou blogs about a taste of life in the south of France and lots of cheese
David Lebovitz - The famous blogger, cookbook author and former pastry chef from Chez Panisse dishes about "the sweet life in Paris" with loads of comedy and recipes
52 Martinis - Forest searches for the best cocktails in Paris
Girls Guide to Paris - Everything a girl would want to know about visiting the City of Lights
HiP Paris Blog - Lots of tips on Paris from the HiP (Haven in Paris) team
Le Best of Paris - A blog about the best of Paris, with emphasis on the best food and eating establishments in Paris
Paris Breakfasts - A look at Paris, its windows and its pastries through watercolors and photos
Paris By Mouth - I just love the name of this blog. They take you through Paris.....by mouth.
Paris Patisseries - Explores the Patisseries of Paris one pastry at a time
Wine Tasting, Vineyards, in France
Travel Blogs:
Gourmantic - Corinne, Ms. G, blogs about two of her passions, travel and food
Grantourismo Travels - Laura and Terrence are traveling the world, spending two weeks in each location and blogging about their adventures
My Kugelhopf - Kerrin blogs about her passions, food and travel AND she loves pastries
The Gypsy's Guide - All about traveling from a fellow wanderluster
The Travel Provocateur - Jen's goal is to provoke you to travel, and food is one of the biggest provocations
Travel Belles - Insight on traveling the globe from a "belle's" point of view
Italian Food and Wine Blogs:
Aglio, Olio, Peperoncino - From Rome, Eleonora writes about Italian food, with many recipes handed down from her Italian nonna.
Bellalimento - Food blog with an emphasis on beautiful Italian food easily prepared
DoBianchi - A Humanist perspective into the world of Italian food and wine....and more
Domenica Cooks - Italian-American home cooking
Emiko Davies - A Tuscan Food Blog
Jul’s Kitchen - Food from the heart made from Giulia's Tuscan kitchen
Italian Food Forever - Deb blogs from her Umbrian farmhouse and it is obvious that a ton of love goes into every meal
Memorie di Angelina - Frank a "lawyer by day, cook by night" shares recipes of his Neapolitan grandmother and others from his time living in Rome
On the Wine Trail in Italy - Alfonso shares his passion for Italian wines
Over a Tuscan Stove - Judy Witts, La "DivinaCucina," blogs about her food tours and classes, and the food and places of Tuscany
Parla Food - Katie Parla chases down the best food in Rome and elsewhere
Quatro Fromaggio and Other Disgraces on the Menu - Paolo an Italian expat in North America discusses and clears up the misconceptions, mistranslations and all other messes with Italian food made in North America
Scordo - Vince, a first generation Italian-American, writes about the Italian way of life while living in the U.S. with a focus on food (well, of course)
Vintrospective - Joel's love for Italian wines is evident. His blog, all about Italian wines, is both poetic and informative
Volevo Fare Lo Chef - A Sicilian living in the Emilia-Romagna, Alessandra writes about food and shares recipes on her blog "I Wanted to be a Chef." It is in Italian, but many recipes are translated into English
Photo Blogs:
Carams (Paris)
Little Brown Pen (Unique photographs of Paris and other places)
Pastry and Savory Food Blogs:
Un Dejeuner de Soleil (in French and Italian)
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