Food..Art .Architecture on a sunny day in Rome
L'estate (summer) is finally approaching here on the East Coast with a summer sun taht reminds one of a beautiful summer day in Rome makes one want to reminsice of…
Childhood Memories of parmigiano-reggiano…
As a child my favorite part of our family pasta dinners was the memory of? fresh parmigiano-reggiano cheese that was grated generously? on my dish. And even though I like…
Visiting Palazzo Liberati (Liberati Palace) in Tortoreto | Why You Should Use Olive Oil
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…
La Befana, the Christmas Witch | The Last Holiday of the Season
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…
My Favorite Things | Flavors of Tuscany Spice Blend & Tuscan Bruschetta
Now that it is December, I really have the holidays on the brain! I love this time of year. The air becomes crisper, the smell of fireplaces burning, and giving…
My Fair Ischia | Five Days in Italian Paradise
November 3, 2006 Hello, Everyone! This week has really felt more like spring than a cool, brisk autumn. And these warm, sunny days remind me of this glorious, almost mystical…
Il Perdonanza Celestinia | Medieval Celebrations
October 25, 2006 Cara Diario! Im sorry I havent written in so long, but Ive had quite the adventure these past few months. I traveled all over Italy from August…
Celebrating Ferragosto | Pasticcio de Tonno
Caro Diario (dear diary): today is the 14th of August, the day before the biggest summer holiday for the Italians. It is a holiday known as Ferragosto or 15th of…
Il Tempo Passa | How Time Flies When Flying to Italy
La vita passa ....How quickly life seems to go.. It only seems like yesterday I was counting the days to go before I go to my mountain home in…
Mercoledi in luglio
Today, about 10 days and counting till I fly off to my sunny home in Italy and begin final work on my second book- CUCINA- The Basic Art of…