Chef Cristian Borchi would put the Energizer Bunny to shame. In addition to being the maestro-chef and instructor for the guests of my “Let’s Go Cook Italian” tours, he is the owner of Ristorante Locanda L’Antica Porta Levante in Vicchio, Tuscany and the Passaguai Cibo 3 Vino wine and snack bar in nearby Borgo San Lorenzo.

He is also a caterer, a frequent TV guest chef in Italy, an active member of Slow Food-Tuscany, a lecturer on all things culinary in Italy, and a husband and father to two beautiful girls. Stilll, he is always looking for something new and exciting. I am convinced the man never sleeps.