World traveler and internationally known Food & Travel Writer, John Mariani talks about DESSERTS around the world — including the history and cultural differences such as Iced desserts like sorbet and gelato to baked desserts and how the availability of local sources of sugar effects the nature of regional flavors and desserts. It’s a mouth-watering … Read more
John Mariani, world-wide expert Food and Travel writer, recounts highlights from a recent article in his free newsletter, The Virtual Gourmet about PASTA! Starting with the basics and going into gourmet details both in US and Italy, John explains the differences between various styles of noodles as well as cooking styles and sauces. For more … Read more
Travel and Food writer, John Mariani reports on his Fall 2024 trip to Italy and has important recommendations including be sure to get an International Drivers License and avoid the big cities! Listen to his wonderful adventure going off the beaten path! For more on John Mariani go to www.JohnMariani.com And Listen to John’s radio … Read more
Aperitif, Cordial, Cocktail, Highball — What’s the difference and does anyone care anymore? John Mariani, food and travel writer and author of over a dozen books explains just why we choose a drink as an “Aperitif” or a “Cordial”. It’s an interesting and informative look at the libations and why we drink them. For more … Read more
Internationally known food and travel writer, John Mariani, talks about how starting with a bread course has become more common at restaurants in the US — not just Fine Dining establishments. He also points out the place of bread in our culinary history — including various cultures– as well as how things are changing throughout … Read more
Do you like your wine chilled or at room temperature? Is one right – and the other wrong? John Mariani, publisher of The Virtual Gourmet newsletter, discusses the various reasons why some wine might want to be chilled– and how cold “Chilled” really is! For more on John Mariani go to www.JohnMariani.com And Listen to … Read more
John Mariani is Italy Bound…and discusses not only his itinerary but recommendation to avoid the crush of summer tourism in the big cities! Lots of fun travel talk about Italy, family and more in this video! For more on John Mariani go to www.JohnMariani.com And Listen to John’s radio show, ‘Almost Golden’ on WVOX-AM at … Read more
How hard can it be to eat at all the great restaurants and write about them? Well a veteran food and travel writer for over 50 years, John Mariani goes into the very real health dangers of the profession and how he deals with them. For more on John Mariani go to www.JohnMariani.com And Listen … Read more
Are White wines too bland? And is all Riesling the same? Do they have to be sweet? Food and Travel expert, John Mariani goes into depth about Riesling wines and how they can differ quite a bit! For more on John Mariani go to www.JohnMariani.com And Listen to John’s radio show, ‘Almost Golden’ on WVOX-AM … Read more
John Mariani, travel and food writer, turns us onto a quaint town in the midst of New York State. It’s a summer and winter resort town but retains all its old fashioned charm — along with wonderful eateries! It’s Windham, NY. For more on John Mariani go to www.JohnMariani.com And Listen to John’s radio show, … Read more