Lavender Harvest
Today is a bit moody. The clouds are gray and the wind is whipping through the valley making all the doors slam and kitties run for cover. I like it … Continue reading
Italian Breakfast?
September 24, 2012 I have been here a year now and am still having trouble getting a handle on breakfast. Usually, we visit to the local “bar” in the morning … Continue reading
Fig Marmalade
Living in the country means a lot of things to me, but mostly its learning a new way to live. Working closely with the seasonal food seems to be the … Continue reading
Veterans Parade
Last week we went on an archeological hunt in a nearby ancient Etruscan town that had been inhabited for centuries thereafter by pirates who needed easy access to nearby … Continue reading
My Italian Teacher
I started my Italian lessons yesterday. My teacher is so nice and I feel very lucky to have this opportunity to learn this beautiful language. Lord knows it has been … Continue reading
Autumn in the air
As we start heading into Autumn the harvest is beginning. Farmers are gathering grapes, chili peppers are turning bright burnt orange and red, peaches and figs are bursting. It’s a … Continue reading
Sunny Day
Today is the Saturday market in Piazza Popolo! The market is held every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Farmers bring their fresh produce and handmade delicacies to share with the rest … Continue reading
Americana in Orvieto 