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
What I love about pasta sauces in Italy is the freshness and simplicity. Unlike what is often the case at many restaurants here in America, especially the chain restaurants that claim to be Italian, but barely qualify as serving anything … Continue reading
It sounds corny I know. But when it comes to my favorite hotel, Tramonto D’Oro, in my favorite Italian town, Praiano along the Amalfi Coast, the people there not only make you feel so at home, they also make you feel … Continue reading