Christina's Cucina

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

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Hotels

Excelsior Hotel junior suite view

Ischia Hotel Excelsior Belvedere: an Italian Island Dream Hotel and Spa

February 13th, 2022 | 15 Comments

The Franklin entrance in Manhattan

Upper East Side Hotel Hidden Gem: The voco Franklin Hotel in Manhattan

October 3rd, 2021 | 8 Comments

Napa Arch

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

April 1st, 2020 | 21 Comments

Corinthia Budapest Hotel lobby

Corinthia Budapest Hotel ~ a Luxurious Stay in the Center of the City

December 1st, 2019 | 16 Comments

Lisbon, Portugal

Where to Stay in Lisbon? Heritage Avenida Liberdade Hotel is a Brilliant Choice

July 21st, 2019 | 12 Comments

Wine at Rio Coverino Agriturismo

Rio Coverino, an Agriturismo as it Should be

May 4th, 2019 | 8 Comments

Lobby of the Peabody Hotel

Stay at The Historic Peabody Hotel for a Memorable Memphis Experience

February 2nd, 2019 | 42 Comments

Hermitage Hotel lobby, Nashville, Tennessee

The Hermitage Hotel – European-Style Luxury in Nashville, Tennessee

January 6th, 2019 | 15 Comments

Entrance to Antica Corte Pallavicina

Antica Corte Pallavicina and Culatello di Zibello with Food Valley Tours

September 23rd, 2018 | 25 Comments

Lobby Shangri-La Hotel in Sydney

Hotel Review: the Horizon Club and Afternoon Tea at the Shangri-La Hotel in Sydney

April 28th, 2018 | 12 Comments

The Cordis hotel lobby in Auckland

Cordis Hotel in Auckland, New Zealand and Eight Restaurant

March 18th, 2018 | 21 Comments

Hotel Granvia Barcelona Spain

5 Reasons You Will Fall in Love with Hotel Granvia Barcelona

October 21st, 2017 | 12 Comments

Morning view from The Balmoral, Edinburgh

The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh is Doing Everything Right (The Only Thing Wrong is That You’ll Never Want to Leave)

March 15th, 2017 | 33 Comments

The Langham Hotel, London (Christina's Cucina)

The Langham Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood: a Quintessentially British Experience in London

February 22nd, 2017 | 27 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

Getting a royal greeting at the Royal Horseguards Hotel in London, England.

The Luxurious Royal Horseguards Hotel in London: a Right Royal Afternoon Tea

August 13th, 2016 | 26 Comments

Lake Titisee, Germany

Hotel Alemannenhof on Lake Titisee and 5 Reasons Why You Should Rent a Car in Europe

July 10th, 2016 | 20 Comments

Cocoa at Hotel Alemannenhof on Lake TItisee

I haven’t forgotten you! I’ve been (and still am) in Europe!

May 5th, 2016 | 14 Comments

Fairmont Newport Beach gazebo

Fairmont Newport Beach: Casual Luxury in Orange County, California

April 2nd, 2016 | 29 Comments

New York City and a Night at The Historic Wellington Hotel

August 17th, 2015 | 40 Comments

Afternoon Tea at the Millennium Biltmore, Downtown Los Angeles

February 2nd, 2015 | 26 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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