The Eternal City

The Eternal City

by | Feb 19, 2014 | Italy, Travel Tips

Enchanting and romantic Roma. Ahhh bella Roma. This city of eternity has so many stories to tell. There are levels and layers of religion, architecture, emperors, sculpture, temples and more. What century do you want to discover? It’s all here, although perhaps parts...
Autumn Earth

Autumn Earth

by | Oct 20, 2013 | Garden, Thoughts

Fall is a season of contrasts. Besides the obvious color change of leaves, there is a distinct softness in the air, a kind of fuzzy morning haze, with warm afternoons, cool evenings and if you’re lucky and the skies are clear, a chance of a green flash over the...
Olives – Fruit of the Gods

Olives – Fruit of the Gods

by | Jun 3, 2013 | Desserts, Italy, Olive Oil, Recipe

Olive oil is so – Italian! Its warmth and/or sassiness can jazz up almost any dish, imparting different nuances for whatever food you want to enhance. The Italians are proud of their olive heritage and like to joke that butter is “forbidden” in Pulia. Instead of...