Buying a Home in Italy Archives - Italian Connection

Weeds for Cheese – Bartering Caciocavallo In Sicily

Bartering with a farmer in Modica, Sicily brings us traditional caciocavallo cheese in exchange for weeds.

A Wildflower Walk in my Backyard in Sicily – Tips on Making a Wildflower Bouquet

Take a short walking tour of my backyard in Sicily in the spring and you’ll soon find enough wildflowers for a beautiful bouquet. Here are some tips on making a wildflower bouquet.

At Home in Italy – A Garden Tour in Modica Sicily

Take a tour of my walled garden in Modica Sicily, and enjoy the real world of spring.

Blooming Backaches-Tales from a Drought Resistant Garden in Sicily

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.

The Mystery of The Black Well – Adventures in Tuscan Plumbing

Life in a Tuscan farmhouse is interrupted by a plumbing adventure, and the mystery of the black well unfolds.

Lavender in My Garden in Sicily – What’s Blooming in March

A variety of French Lavender flourishes in my garden in Sicily, and is already in full bloom in March.

3 Tips for Restoring a House in Sicily with Real Life Examples

Restoring an old house in Sicily may sound like an interesting and romantic endeavor. It’s not. Here are 3 tips from my own life experience with examples of what to expect.

Salemi, Sicily: House for Sale for 1 Euro

Houses for sale in Sicily for just one Euro may sound great, but be prepared for a slow bargain.