Gourmet food critic and travel writer based in Bologna, Italy. I specialize in the 'terroir' of Emilia-Romagna and the history of traditional Italian recipes. My career is a sensory journey, and my reading habits reflect this. I love books where food is used as a metaphor for family, memory, and culture. My profile is a mouth-watering collection of handmade pasta, local markets, and reviews of books that make you feel like you are sitting at a long table under a grape arbor. I believe that to understand a country, you must first eat its stories. I’m currently writing a book on the literary history of the Italian kitchen. Passionate about Slow Food.