Food writer Kathy Gunst and I are teaming up once again for our second Food Writers in Italy workshop. Last year, we explored the stunning area of Cilento, in southern Italy. This fall, in collaboration with Beautiful Liguria, our food writing travels will take us to the Italian Riviera, along Italy’s northern Mediterranean coast

In this five-day food tour and workshop, we will explore this spectacular region, intentionally avoiding tourist spots and focusing instead on off-the-beaten-trail villages and towns, and the cosmopolitan (but still under-the-radar) city of Genoa. We’ll learn about regional specialties, such as pesto Genovese, focaccia al formaggio, local pasta, fresh seafood, and pastries. And we’ll have a daily food writing class where we will share work in a supportive environment.