Nestled between the Pyrenees and the Atlantic in the fertile Gascony region is Armagnac - home to France’s oldest brandy. 

Venture into the beautiful Tuscan countryside and behind castle walls for an introduction into the art of making fresh pasta.  Under the watchful eye of a delightful Italian mama, Karine learns the simple keys to preparing this Italian favorite.

In 1756, Portugal's Douro Valley was established as the world's first protected wine-producing region, and is today a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Even though less than 20 percent of the land is farmable, there are 155 different grape varieties grown in Portugal.