January, 2007 - The Basic Art of Italian Cooking

Visiting Palazzo Liberati (Liberati Palace) in Tortoreto | Why You Should Use Olive Oil

By maria January 19, 2007Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cooking TIps, Health and Wellness, Life Hacks, TravelNo Comments

A few days ago, I was specially invited to take an architectural tour of a very small town that is nestled in the mountains of Abruzzo called Tortoreto. A well-known…

Top 10 Things Italians Hate Most About Holiday Family Gatherings | Learn About the Mediterranean Diet

By maria January 12, 2007Facts, Holidays, Italian Culture, the Mediterranean dietNo Comments

Phew! We are officially into the New Year -- 2007! The holidays were a whirlwind. I came across this funny article in an Italian magazine called Dimagrire. In it, they…

La Befana, the Christmas Witch | The Last Holiday of the Season

By maria January 5, 2007Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Holidays, Italian Culture, Italy1 Comment

Caro Diario, I have had an unbelievable holiday season here at my grandfather's vineyard in Italy. While in America the festivities are over, I still have one more holiday to…

Happy New Year | Nuovo anno felice

By maria January 1, 2007Holidays, Italy, TravelNo Comments

Hello! I just wanted to wish everyone a VERY happy new year. Eat, drink, and be merry! Powered by Qumana