Welcome to a space where travel, food, and everyday wellness come together with a thoughtful, lived-in perspective. Here, you’ll find stories inspired by the rhythms of Italy, simple approaches to cooking well, and reflections on living a little more intentionally—without overcomplicating it. Pull up a chair, stay awhile, and enjoy the journey.
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I thought I understood cicchetti—until my trip in Venice corrected me. Around 5 p.m., tucked along a quiet canal near a gondolier’s workshop, I watched locals gather at a tiny bacaro, Aperol spritzes in hand, moving effortlessly between conversation, cocktails, and small, exquisite bites called cicchetti: not just food, but a rhythm of living well.Often compared to Spanish tapas, cicchetti (chee-KEH-tee) are Venice’s answer to casual, elegant dining. These small plates range from simple...[Read More]
Cordyceps mushrooms are a popular natural supplement, often found in energy, fitness, and various blends. Many people use them to support stamina and overall wellness. But what exactly are they, and do they live up to the hype?...[Read More]
Betty Albert is a retired Naturopathic Doctor, writer, photographer, author and lifelong explorer of health, history, agriculture, travel and the stories that connect people to place.
Betty became a Naturopathic Doctor in 2000 following a varied career that included two decades with Pacific Bell and AT&T in San Francisco and New York, where she worked in corporate communications and training, followed by more than two decades as a professional portrait photographer with her own studio in Contra Costa County.
Her work has always centered on people and their stories. As a photographer, she learned to look beyond the obvious; as a naturopath, she developed a lifelong interest in nutrition, health, longevity and the relationship between people and their environment. Today, though retired, those interests continue through her writing, research, gardening, travel and community involvement.
Betty is the author of Lost in Italy and Loving It: A 30-Day Adventure", a travel journal exploring Italian history, food, agriculture, health and everyday life. She also writes for local publications, including EDH Neighbors Magazine, Around Here, and The Folsom Times and Telegraph.
BettyAlbertChronicles.com brings these interests together through articles about health and wellness, local and California history, gardening, agriculture, travel, food, and the people and places that make a community interesting.
Her current major book writing project, The Land Remembers, grew from her interest in the agricultural history of El Dorado County and has expanded into a broader exploration of its Indigenous heritage, people, land, water, agriculture and environmental changes. The project reflects Betty's belief that understanding where we came from can help communities make thoughtful choices about what should be preserved and passed on to future generations.
