UMBRIAN TALES
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THE LIFE & TIMES OF PIEVE’S MAESTRO PAINTER
On this the 500th anniversary of his death, I thought it was a good opportunity to examine the life and times of the most famous and beloved son of Città della Pieve.
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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!










