Christina's Cucina

An impassioned Italian Scot sharing how to cook authentically, and travel with enthusiasm.

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California

Napa Arch

12 Things to do in Napa, California (Without a Car)

April 1st, 2020 | 20 Comments

The Old Place

Discover the Conejo Valley in Southern California

December 6th, 2019 | 8 Comments

Torrance Beach

10 Reasons to Visit Torrance, California (in Los Angeles)

April 27th, 2019 | 16 Comments

Wine tasting in Santa Maria

5 Reasons to Visit Santa Maria Valley, California

April 19th, 2019 | 20 Comments

Friends couch at Warner Brothers tour

Warner Brothers Studio Tour, Hollywood, and Playing Tourist at Home

August 29th, 2017 | 26 Comments

Monterey Hotel

A Road Trip to Central California with a Stay at the Historic Monterey Hotel and the Fascinating Monterey Bay Aquarium

September 1st, 2016 | 31 Comments

Terranea resort

Terranea Resort–a Luxurious Escape for Locals and Tourists Alike (Including a Fantastic Garlic Edamame Recipe!)

April 15th, 2016 | 30 Comments

Fairmont Newport Beach gazebo

Fairmont Newport Beach: Casual Luxury in Orange County, California

April 2nd, 2016 | 29 Comments

Catalina Island: view of Avalon Bay- Christina's Cucina

Catalina Island, The Perfect Getaway in Southern California Traveling with Catalina Express and a Stay at The Avalon Hotel

December 22nd, 2015 | 18 Comments

Miso glazed black cod at Bluewater Grill

Newport Beach Girls’ Day Out & Dining at Bluewater Grill

December 8th, 2015 | 50 Comments

How to Make an Awesome Cheese Platter

December 2nd, 2014 | 30 Comments

Napa Valley Wine Train

A Fabulous Day Trip from San Francisco to Experience The Napa Valley Wine Train

June 9th, 2014 | 32 Comments

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Meet Christina

A Scottish Italian cook living in Los Angeles, Christina is usually cooking, baking or (cr)eating something scrumptious. When she isn't in the kitchen, she loves to travel, near and far, as long as good food is involved. Christina is on a mission to save authentic Italian dishes from extinction, and is constantly promoting Scottish (and British) food as some of the best cuisine the world has to offer—one steak pie and sticky toffee pudding at a time.



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Linguine and Clams (Spaghetti alle Vongole)

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