It is such a shame that so many people rush, for example, from Rome to Florence, and then over to Venice, without stopping to experience a day, or even an afternoon, in the life of the wonderful small medieval Tuscan towns … Continue reading
August is the month to vacation in Italy, and the perfect time for Italians & their visitors to enjoy the classic southern Italian dessert Spumoni. Spumoni is traditionally a triple layered semifreddo (partially frozen) gelato dessert with fruits and nuts, … Continue reading
Among the many food-based celebrations Italy marks in June is National Olive Day. This might sound like a stretch for something so small to garner so much attention. However, when one considers that Italy produces nearly 470 thousand tons of … Continue reading
Tu scendi dalle stelle (From Starry Skies Descending) is an Italian Christmas Carol written by St. Alphonsus Ligouri in 1732. It is a beloved carol sung by many families on Christmas Eve, including ours. It was my father’s favorite carol … Continue reading
It’s that time of year again; time for planning, chopping, cooking, and baking for the big Thanksgiving holiday. I know we’re all busy and looking for short cuts, but take my advice as you’re going down that shopping list. Please … Continue reading