Nothing screams Italian food like pasta, which is why when I was in Rome a couple of years ago, I leaped at the chance to take a cooking class on handmade fettuccine. The cozy cooking class was held in a charming family apartment that'd been lived in for generations, and the description claimed to provide an authentic experience with no machines or special equipment required. After that, my whole world opened up, and I was making fresh pasta left ... Read the Post...
Life Update: Georgia in the Pandemic, Valuable Lessons and Shemomechama
(Two of my favorite Georgian heroes carved into stone in the famous Sno Valley - Vazha Pshavela and Ilia Chavchavadze.) Hey! It's been a while :) First off, I just want to say that wherever you are in the world, I hope you're taking care during these absolutely bizarre and unpredictable times. A lot (and I mean a lot) has happened in the past year or so since I put together an update. I've been putting this post off because A.) I ... Read the Post...
Shkmeruli Recipe – Georgian Chicken in Garlic Sauce (შქმერული)
One of my favorite things about Georgia is the remarkable diversity in regional cuisine. From Adjara's dairy loaded dishes like sinori and Adjarian khachapuri to Samegrelo's incredible use of spices in dishes like kharcho and kubdari - each region is full of its own unique culinary traditions. Racha, of course, is no exception. While the area is famous for its cured ham, Rachuli lori, and incredible bean dishes such as lobio lorit- there's even ... Read the Post...
Best Things to Do in Telavi From Family Wineries to Forgotten Fortresses
Tucked away in the foothills of the Tsiv-Gombori mountains just south of the Caucusus, is the sleepy wine riddled town of Telavi. This historic city is the heart of the Kakheti region and known for its charming nostalgic streets, traditional wine cellars, ruined Batonis Tsikhe, and picturesque surroundings. Whether you're headed out on a day trip from Tbilisi or looking to soak up Telavi for a few days - here are some things to add to your ... Read the Post...
