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 the […]
This delicious pasta sauce is almost a symbol of Genoa, the Ligurian city where it originated. Simple and with just a few ingredients, it is an excellent condiment for hot summer days. And it’s not just for pasta; here in Italy you can even get pizza with pesto! Try it as a risotto or with […]
Caciocavallo cheese, made from the milk of the famous Podolica cows of southern Italy, is hard to beat! My husband’s area in Cilento (deep in the mountains of Salerno) is full of these grass-fed cows. The meat is 100% organic, grass-fed and so good. And the cheese – well, it’s just out of this world! […]
Autumn in Italy! It’s the season for harvesting the olives — and right in our own garden at that! Ah, autumn in Italy! Olives falling from the trees, grapes ripening on the vines, and chestnuts roasting on open fires! My husband harvests our olives the traditional way. He picks them by hand, one by one. […]
Springtime! A time of new life, abundance, and joy! And what better way to celebrate than with a wedding! So, you are cordially invited to The Wedding of the Trees, or the Spozalizio degli Alberi! A full medieval festival in every sense, complete with costumes, bands, and flags. Participants: two big oak trees Date: May […]
Liberation Day is one of Italy’s traditional picnic days. And today’s balmy weather has many people planning one! Which makes me wonder: do all nations have standard picnic days? I only know about Italy and the USA. Americans, of course, are familiar with picnics on Memorial Day, the 4th of July, Labor Day, and others. […]