rhkkmk

that's hard if you limit it to 1 place..

I think Tuscany would work well for you... fly into rome, Milan or pisa and drive into Tuscany...

we loved the B&B we stayed in, but you might like to try our friend's villa nearby-- dei mori...

you also would love the Asti area at the B&B we stayed in... fly in to Milan or torino.

or there are cooking class experiences available... I have a lead on one..

taconictraveler

Excellent report on all fronts! Your style is so "je ne sais quoi." I think In love your spelling most of all!

Oh, and the camel is just fine, the elephant not so much.

HappyTrvlr

Your last sentence should be every traveler's goal. Wonderful report.