Here is another excuse, but important new endeavor of mine: Snowline Health Dementia Connection I have volunteered to help out at this new service facility that has thankfully FUNCTIONAL Medicine to El Dorado County. Functional Medicine seeks to help you find out the cause and natural solutions of a condition rather than taking drugs to… Continue reading And another thing……….
Category: Venice
Travels About to take on Southern Italy
I know. I know. You haven’t heard from me in years. Since moving to the Heritage gated community in El Dorado Hills about 6 years ago, life teamed up with too many activities to explain, a common comment in this overly-active elderly neighborhood. Also, it’s a common excuse I’ve found to distract oneself from life’s… Continue reading Travels About to take on Southern Italy
MAKEOVER OF A SUPERMARKET
RALEY’S ONE rates a big “10” It is amazing to me that an American supermarket would take such a big step. Years have passed since my first study of health and wellness prompted the process of getting my Naturopathy degree from Trinity College and developing a practice which included nutritional coaching and personal chefing. Trying… Continue reading MAKEOVER OF A SUPERMARKET
NOT ALL CREATED EQUAL
Refusing the coup-up and having more time on my hands when shopping, what great inventions do I find but these higher protein products. Of course you can avoid them altogether to help what I call “the Covid Weight Gain”. However, I’ve also found that recipes with lots of variety and moderation does the same thing… Continue reading NOT ALL CREATED EQUAL
Carnivale, Carnivale, Where Have You Gone?
Born in Italy, Carnevale is one of the world’s most celebrated events, especially in Venice and Viareggio. But every town, even the smallest, has it’s own parade, feasts of local specialities, dancing, masquerading and fun before the Lent season begins. Some experts claim the term Carnevale comes from the Latin “carne, vale” meaning “taking away… Continue reading Carnivale, Carnivale, Where Have You Gone?
A big decision
This is a blogger I hear from who lives not that far from my own relatives in Lucca. From time to time, I like to repost her articles for your enjoyment. Click on titles to view more. Bagni di Lucca and Beyond After much thought I have decided not to fly back to Australia soon.… Continue reading A big decision
Six Months Later …. Episode 2 The Lemons
Neptune shines again
Bagni di Lucca and Beyond The magnificent Neptune Fountain in Piazza Signoria in Florence is on full view again after being covered for restoration for 2 years. The restoration project costing €1.5 million was funded by Salvatore Ferragamo. The first public fountain in Florence, it was commissioned by Cosimo I de Medici in 1559 after a… Continue reading Neptune shines again
Fico, Eataly World
Italy’s New CostCo? Nonna would never approve. Bagni di Lucca and Beyond Just outside Bologna, FICO is the world’s largest food park. Food from all over Italy is on display in a huge 100,000 square metre area that used to be a wholesale market in the 1980s. Helpfully, FICO has installed a selfie platform in front… Continue reading Fico, Eataly World
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
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