One of the wonderful things about living in Italy is how easy it is to travel around Europe– time and money permitting. Until recently, I had not had the opportunity to return to Paris. My grandfather was born outside of Paris in a small village called Soisson. I studied French and always felt France was…
Divina Cucina on the Road- Aosta
I felt a little like Heidi when I arrived at the lovely Hotel Village in Aosta. My friends Giuliana and Marco had invited me up to cook for a small party for their friends, presenting the renovations which they did on the hotel. The hotel has a few rooms in the hotel itself, but also has…
Busy- Busy- Busy- Spring is Here!
The snow is gone. My pulled muscle or whatever it was is healed. The sun is shining and all is well in the world. Just when you think you can’t take winter anymore, spring sticks out it’s little head and gives you a kick in the pants. It is amazing what sunshine and longer days…
Berlingaccio and surviving the snow
When I first came to Italy, it was in September of 1984. That winter was one of the coldest and snowiest winters, which caused the olive trees to freeze and we lost thousands of trees which then sprouted back up from the trunks. This year may be worse than that winter of 1985. We were…
Saba Contest
There nothing more exciting than being involved in a food blog and tasting a product. I was just invited by my friend Rossella of Ma che ti sei mangiato?. Which translates to- “But what did you just eat?” and Andrea from Percorsi di Vino, wine blog. Here is the announcement in Italian- 20 bloggers will receive…
World Nutella Day – Simple Italian Classic
Today is World Nutella Day—- started by Sara and Michelle in 2007. It has gone wild! I am not a huge Nutella fan. It is too sweet. It is not on my normal shopping list of things to buy, except when they come in the cute glasses that are meant to be reused! Those I…
Snow days! Schools Closed!
They say that we are getting the coldest winter spell in 30 years. Time to make soups! my little backyard We are snowed in so will have to make do with what is in the house. Andrea was smart enough to pick all the lettuce from the garden before the snowfall, so that is safe….
Niente
It has been a tough week, when I came back from Rome– I was basically hobbling along. I had pulled a muscle or tendon and bedrest was required. It is so boring. So this week no cooking, no fotos. NOTHING. Thought I would just post a lovely painting from the hotel where we stay in…