This week we explored Mercato Centrale! It is located about a 20 minute walk away from our Palazzo, but it is worth the hike. One thing that intrigued me was just the sheer amount of different food items to choose from. There were so many types of meats, pastas,...

This week I tried lots of new things! We returned to our favorite restaurant, Trattoria DelOrto, where I had a pasta similar to cacio e pepe but with bacon mixed in. It was not as flavorful as cacio e pepe but I still enjoyed it! After we had the most delicious...

This week I had some incredible food! I continued to try Italian dishes, however I am starting to miss American food a bit. I found a club sandwich that reminded me of American food which was really nice. The food we had at our lunch in Pompeii definitely took me...

This week in Florence I made sure to try a lot of different breakfast pastries; they are becoming my favorite. I’ve tried several different “bars” in the morning to get my cappuccino and pastry. I love the croissants with cream and chocolate. In Siena, we ate at a...

Our first week in Florence was incredible. Trying all of the new foods was so exciting and I was so happy with everything I tried. The experience that surprised me the most was how different and delicious the meats here are in contrast to meats in the United...