Aspiration Bodhichitta
A Young Tibetan nun does prostrations before dawn around the upper kora of Mahabodhi Temple, the place of the Buddha’s Enlightenment. Bodhgaya, India.
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The Fish Market of Tellicherry.
I have visited fish markets all over the world, in many different cultures, and love the vibrancy, the smell of salt and sea, the earnest looks of fishermen presenting their hard work for chefs and villagers each day. But for some reason, this fish market in Tellicherry, India made me …
Alumni Story: Elena’s Seventh Program
You could say that Elena Portoles wins the prize for PMCA’s ‘Most Frequent Traveler.’ Since 1997, Elena has been on almost every single one of Peggy’s programs, tasting and exploring her way across Italy, Spain, Morocco, and just this last month—India. Here, we interview Elena in the midst of her seventh …
A Night in Elba with Luciano Casini
Peggy inroduces a group of travelers to the island of Elba and to Luciano Casini, actor, character and the owner of alleyway restaurant Il Chiasso.
Culinary India: A Cooking Lesson with Salma Husain
Today I had a cooking class with Salma Husain, a Persian scholar, noted food historian, and the author of The Emperor’s Table, The Art of Mughal Cuisine. In Salma’s home outside of Delhi, I watched as she and her cook of 28 years showed me how to temper spices in oil, …
Recipe: Tagine of Blue-Foot Chicken and Dried Cherries Soaked in Wine
The tagine is my choice of an unglazed clay pot, especially in winter. Its terracotta top and bottom create the perfect environment for developing slow-cooked flavor.Being a great fan of Morocco, I most often stick to the traditional dishes. Moroccans themselves are quite creative, but the buck stops when it …
Alumni Story: Natalie’s “Rule of Yes”
When describing our culinary adventures, we always tell potential guests to “Expect surprises!” but it can be hard to explain the exact quality of unexpected moments that pop up throughout a trip.
Aniello Sposito: The Poetic Portmaster of Amalfi
The Port Master, Aniello Sposito, held his gaze with Antonio for the longest time until our boat had been steered into the proper spot. (If you know anything about boats, this is tricky at best, but risky as well with the neighboring real estate.)
Announcing the 20th Anniversary “Trip of a Lifetime”.
June 11-20, 2012 In honor of our 20th Anniversary year, we have designed a trip to commemorate all of the chefs, artisans, farmers, estate owners, and characters that we have worked with for nearly 2 decades. A once-in-a-lifetime culinary tour of Florence, Liguria and the ‘Bay of Poets’, and the …
“Pick Me Up!” Tiramisu
A few years ago, our friend Moya told us a story about her Tuscan mother-in-law, who used this phrase in a sentence when her husband told a bit of gossip. She would say, “Tiramisu le calze!! Well, pick up my stockings!” Tiramisu is a rich dessert, yet light as a feather. …