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VENICE: TO CICCHETTI OR NOT TO CICCHETTI
Get a taste of Venice's culinary delights with cicchetti, the city's version of Italian tapas but don't say that to a Venetian. Plus, get insider tips on how to navigate Venice like a local, from where to eat to how to get around.
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THE ART OF BEING ANNIE
I'm revisiting this 2019 interview with the lovely Annie Buchanan Robertson as she has just launched her new website, where you can peruse all her gorgeous art.
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ITALIAN WAYS: NAVIGATING THE HABITS AND SUPERSTITIONS OF ITALY.
People's habits change in subtle ways when they move abroad, and in food-driven Italy the changes are most obvious when it comes to eating and drinking but not limited too as you will discover in my post.
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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!








