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Italy by Train – Centovalli Railway, Lombardy
I can’t speak for everyone but I surely enjoy traveling by train especially in Italy. The highspeed, “Alta Velocità”, trains move you from one major city to another quickly and comfortably. I often...
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Cooking Roman Style – Peperonata (Stewed Sweet Peppers)
Main Ingredient for Peporanata – Cubanelle and Yellow Peppers, 2013 This recipe is one of my favorites. Their sweet and sour flavor makes them perfect for pairing with – pork roast, sandwiches, as...
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Day Tripping – Amalfi Coast to Paestum
Temple of Ceres, Paestum, Italy, 2013 Spending time on the Amalfi Coast is as close to what I imagine heaven being like. While it may be hard to pull yourself away from the beautiful seaside towns of...
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Cooking Sicilian Style – Arancini di Riso
There is a saying that cooking is good for the soul and this is definitely the case when cooking italian food. Whether you are cooking for a special occasion, for family, for friends or in this case...
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Celebrating Italian Holidays – L’Immacolata Concezione
A year ago Joe and I were living in Rome and focused on packing to head home to Maryland. I was intent on enjoying our last few weeks especially the Christmas decorations that were magically appearing...
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The Year in Pictures – Italy
Thinking back on the past year having spent quite a bit of it in Italy I am grateful for the many opportunities and experiences that I have had and especially for the friendships I continue. Some of...
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Recommended Reading – Made in Italy by David Rocco
“Made in Italy”, David Rocco Admittedly I am a cookbook addict and when I find a new cookbook that captures my attention for more than a week I know that I have found a good book. Such is the case...
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Day Tripping – Rome to Gubbio
Gubbio, Italy, 2012 Known for its Maiolica, Italian tin glazed pottery, and the Corsa di Ceri, St. Ubaldo’s Day every May 15th, Gubbio is a hill town and comune located on the slopes of Mt. Ingino, a...
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Living the Dream
Joe and I are many months home from our Roman journey. Just this morning I saw an online article in TIME about the benefits of studying/working/living abroad. “Research shows that experience in other...
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Joy of Keeping A Journal
Variety of Journals Kept While in Rome, 2012 This morning I walked out on the deck. The air was cool and the cloud streaked sky reminded me of a morning in Rome. On days like this I find myself...
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