When the grape harvest begins in Chianti, it’s time to start thinking about vipers.
Continue Reading »Accepting an invitation to dinner on a cashmere goat farm in Tuscany can be an unusual experience in veterinary training.
Continue Reading »The trials and tribulations of making the perfect latte di mandorla, with this traditional almond milk recipe from Sicily.
Continue Reading »The Festa di San Giuseppe in Sicily is a feast day that honors St. Joseph, and it mainly centers around food. The tavolata – laden table – of sweets and festival breads, and a day-long food auction are part of the celebrations. Of course, I was there to bid.
Continue Reading »Autumn wildflowers in Italy include the magical mandrake plant, said to have mysterious powers.
Continue Reading »Bartering with a farmer in Modica, Sicily brings us traditional caciocavallo cheese in exchange for weeds.
Continue Reading »Take a tour of my walled garden in Modica Sicily, and enjoy the real world of spring.
Continue Reading »Spectacular walking & hiking tours in the Dolomites just got more enticing with these special offers and discounts.
Continue Reading »The blooming thyme in my garden in Sicily is glorious right now, while more backaches are in store before I can get the latest drought resistant plants in place.
Continue Reading »Life in a Tuscan farmhouse is interrupted by a plumbing adventure, and the mystery of the black well unfolds.
Continue Reading »Experience the artichoke moment, when huge bundles of artichokes are bargain priced at the outdoor food market in Syracuse Sicily, and learn how to cook them with one of our favorite Italian artichoke recipes.
Continue Reading »In the countryside around Ragusa in Sicily, fields destined for cultivation were cleared of rocks. But what to do with the rocks? Traditional stone structures or the amazing and mysterious muragghi are the answer.
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