a quick peek at ………..a meal in ancient Rome…………… Did early Romans and those party-loving Etruscans ever wonder if they would run out of pasta, fish or wine? ( We are still in B.C. mode here.) Plutarch was a Greek-born writer, later a citizen of Rome who spoke and wrote freely about Italy’s food-centric exploits.… Continue reading When does dinner require no table?
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Pizza, Pizza, and more Pizza…even multi-grain
From: Italy Magazine Everything Italy. Authentically Italian. https://www.italymagazine.com/recipe/homemade-ancient-grain-pizza go and get this great recipe from a great magazine! I was in a quandary since we are headed for Naples, the birthplace of the “magic Italian Pie”. Where is the best one going to be located for us to try? Italy Magazine synchronistically came up with… Continue reading Pizza, Pizza, and more Pizza…even multi-grain
EATING, SOUTHERN ITALY STYLE
….uh-oh, a brand new blog may be necessary! With the trip to Southern Italy dawning closer as a “first adventure”, I thought to consult Fred Plotkin’s “Italy for the Gourmet Traveler”, a voluminous knowledge base. Mine resides more to the north. Thankfully, my traveling companion likes to eat good food and wine and even asked… Continue reading EATING, SOUTHERN ITALY STYLE
FIRE IN THE HOLE… Italian Style
Take a look at these earthly treasures soon to be glimpsed: As seen from Naples at Sunset, Mount Vesuvius is an imposing sight. At 4203’ it is the only active volcano on the European mainland, close to Naples, with over 3 million people close by, and considered one of the most dangerous in the world.… Continue reading FIRE IN THE HOLE… Italian Style
”THE DURATION”
PLAN, PREP AND FREEZE MEALS FOR “The Duration” We call the time I’ll be away on vacation, “the duration”, since my spoiled husband must fend for himself. My solution is to prepare one-dish meals. I allocated the small freezer in the garage to him and shopped carefully to find a lot of healthy meals he… Continue reading ”THE DURATION”
WHY THE BLANK BLOG?
Blank so Long……. Over the past several months, I have yet to post in my blog any relevant words. The reason for this is that I have been embroiled in preparation for what might become my last trip to my fatherland. First I had to celebrate a birthday that so clearly defined me a senior… Continue reading WHY THE BLANK BLOG?
Secrets of Ca’Dario in Venice
Dubbed “the house that kills”, this 500 year old Venetian Gothic palace has claimed lives and repelled boatmen, boarders, renters, owners and potential owners like Woody Allen. Built for the aristocrat Giovanni Dario in 1479, the house then passed on to a long list of owners who were stabbed to death, murdered, or died by… Continue reading Secrets of Ca’Dario in Venice
The Glorious Gondolieri
It occurs to me that most of the culture in Italy is built in layers, upon layers, upon which its truths become known. We see it in art as the stiff figures of the 14th century transformed into more human forms in which beauty could be brought forth and appreciated in the natural landscape not… Continue reading The Glorious Gondolieri
Travel Prepared
There is a lot more to travel preparations than deciding baggage details.
What About the Food, everyone asks
Have you ever heard anyone not rave about the food in Italy? Rare, indeed. My last trip had the bonus points plugged in. Norma’s hometown was in the Veneto, along with relatives and friends that coming out of every door. Then, too, because it was a Sister City visit to Crespano del Grappa near Mt.… Continue reading What About the Food, everyone asks
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