UMBRIAN TALES
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TRAVEL WAYS: ECO GUIDE TO TRAVEL IN ITALY
Spring is in the air spurring us to dream of warm weather adventures, so in this article I thought I'd share all the newest, fun, easy and eco friendly ways to explore Italy and Europe from right here in our beautiful outpost in Umbria.
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LOCKDOWN FOOD FODDER
MUSING ABOUT HOME AND HOME COOKING IN A PANDEMIC. "THERE IS NO PLACE HOME "Well that age-old adage couldn’t be truer for us, it was a year that found my partner and I locked down for lengthy periods in our respective birth countries and desperately longing to be HOME.
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THE OLIVE HARVEST IN UMBRIA
Umbria, the enchanting region known for its picturesque landscape and olive groves, captures the hearts of visitors. The olive trees, with their rich history and symbolism, bestow the region with the golden-green elixir we know as olive oil. The olive harvest season creates a palpable excitement, as conversations and camaraderie revolve around this beloved fruit. From the picking to the pressing at the frantoio, the process is a true labor of love. The resulting virgin olive oil, with its vibrant flavor and pure essence, is ready to be savored. So, raise a toast to the hardworking farmers who bring us this extraordinary fruit. Buon Appetito!
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HOW TO EASILY SURVIVE AND THRIVE IN SMALL TOWN ITALY.
“Life is a daring adventure or nothing.”Helen Keller Oh, the humility! Surprisingly, moving to a new country is the easy part. Living in one is a minefield of unexpected ‘translation’ challenges and cultural faux pas. Which makes for some embarrassing moments and wonderful surprises. Like knowing the difference between’morbido’ ‘(soft) and’morto’ ‘(dead) in reference to someone’s state of being or what time of day you should order a macchiato instead of a cappuccino. A cornetto, on the other hand, is not an ice cream that you order; rather, it is a delightful croissant that is freshly baked and filled with a variety of delectable jams or custard. Why all the…