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Spirits of Life » Calyx
EisacktalWein, an example of farsightedness for territorial support
Nineteen wine producers in the Isarco Valley have joined the EisacktalWein association, together with hospitality, catering and promotional facilities, so that enthusiasts can savour this unique territory
Spirits of Life » Prêt-à-manger
La Peca: the sign of the Grande Maison
Nicola and Pierluigi Portinari together with the lady of the house Cinzia Boggian, have turned the “Peca di Lonigo” into an essential step in the gourmet’s quest for culinary pleasure and physical wellbeing making it a veritable mecca.
Spirits of Life » Bonne Nuit
In 1551 an elephant found lodgings at an Inn: renamed the Elephant soon after.
This hotel in Brixen is named after an elephant which was brought on route through the city in 1551 and temporarily quartered at an inn at the exact same spot where the Elephant hotel still stands. Since 1773 the it has been owned by the same family and managed with care and dedication right up to the present generation.
Spirits of Life » Bien Vivre
Giacomo Tachis – Mescolavin
A book on Giacomo Tachis, the oenologist who contributed to the Italian Renaissance and the legendary Sassicaia. Five hundred extra-large pages with input from over one hundred people for a complete portrait.
Spirits of Life » Rendez-Vous
Interview with Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon
Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon, cellar master and technical director at Roederer, explains the secrets behind Champagne Roederer and Cristal, its flagship product
Spirits of Life » À la recherche
Bonajuto Confectioner’s saved typical Modica chocolate from oblivion
Since 1880, Dolceria Bonajuto, the confectioner’s in Modica, has been producing chocolate using the ancient recipe of pre-Columbian civilizations. From the old fattojo del ciccolatte to the new Bean to Bar where customers can watch the work being done in the workshop
Spirits of Life » Voyage
A few pearls from ancient Lutetia, going around the city
Paris, a never-ending discovery. Places not-to-be-missed for anything in the world, steeped in history and mystery. And then aim for numbers 1, 3, 7, 10, 11 and allow yourself to fall under its timeless spell.
Spirits of Life
Maybe journalism is dead.
Or maybe not.
I am still fighting to keep it alive, because I believe in it.
Because it is my life.
After all, it’s the only thing I know how to do.
I don’t deal with life or death topics, and I don’t like crime news, I have never wanted to report on that.
I write about what I study, always, and what I have always loved.
On my own.
Yes, because there will be no advertising here. None at all.
I am an independent journalist and I will always be so.
And I couldn’t afford to pay other colleagues.
It isn’t that I want to be a one woman show, that has never been my thing.
I simply don’t want to take advantage of others.
A professional job should be paid for. Full stop. And I can’t afford it.
“Visibility” in our sector is a highly popular exchange but, in reality, it is covert exploitation that takes away the dignity of the profession. I will not be part of it.
Therefore, I write alone.
When I am able, because I have to earn a living as a journalist, while I still can.
So, the editors with whom I have a paid professional relationship, come first.
Then it will be the turn of this creature, which I dedicate to those who no longer have a voice.
That red, carefree, impertinent dash will evoke all the Spirits of Life!
