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.
Continue Reading »Sunday lunch in Italy has traditionally been a leisurely family affair, and if there is no one willing to cook at home, the next best thing is an agriturismo in Sicily for a huge farm lunch.
Continue Reading »A variety of French Lavender flourishes in my garden in Sicily, and is already in full bloom in March.
Continue Reading »Late February brings the first sightings of a mysterious wild iris blooming in Sicily, while legends connect this wildflower to San Giuseppe.
Continue Reading »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.
Continue Reading »In an attempt to clarify pricing in English, a cafe owner in Pienza risked encouraging some wild behavior. Time for an English-Italian lesson along with cappuccino on a tour in Tuscany.
Continue Reading »The most beautiful olive trees in Italy are the oldest ones, and they can be found in Apulia and in Sicily.
Continue Reading »The most important thing to keep in mind when learning Italian as an adult is to keep your sense of humor, even when everyone is laughing at you.
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