We live in Abruzzo, a little-known region that was once a single region with Molise. Abruzzo is located east of Lazio and Rome. It is bordered by Molise to the south, the Adriatic Sea to the east, and the Marche region to the north. This mountainous region contains two of the highest peaks in theContinueContinue reading “Italy’s Wild Abruzzo”
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Italy’s Snail-Loving Village
Although often considered a French dish, Italians love their lumache (snails) just as much! And our village is no exception! In our area of Abruzzo, the little town of Scerni is known as the snail-loving village! My husband, a snail lover himself, fits in well with these villagers. Who are known in this area as the sciumacchiniContinueContinue reading “Italy’s Snail-Loving Village”
Italy’s Restaurants IN the Sea (The Trabocchi)
Our local coastline, known as Italy’s Trabocchi Coast, is quite unique because of the special fishing platforms along its shores. Many of which have been transformed into elegant restaurants — RIGHT IN THE SEA!! So just imagine this scenario. A beautiful day, warm and sunny. A romantic 40th anniversary dinner for two, or rather forContinueContinue reading “Italy’s Restaurants IN the Sea (The Trabocchi)”
Our Abruzzo, Beautiful but Forgotten
Our Abruzzo village nestles among gently rolling hills, covered with vineyards and olive groves. With snow-capped mountains on one side and the Adriatic Sea on the other, the area is truly beautiful. We feel blessed to live here. Abruzzo is primarily an agricultural region. Its mountainous terrain and agricultural focus keeps Abruzzo off the beatenContinueContinue reading “Our Abruzzo, Beautiful but Forgotten”