I adore old sayings in Italy. Many have similar sayings in English. In the bible, Jesus, at the sermon on the mount, says ” Don’t cast your pearls before swine”.Italians say ” Non dare le perle ai porci”. Actually I adore the idea of pigs wearing pearls. The image tickles me. This has always…
Metello
My neighbor Metello and his San Giovese Today is the beginning of the vendemmia. All my neighbors have been giving me grapes, seems to be a competition on who’s are the best. My real next door neighbors. Vasco and Donatella, gave me some fabulous table grapes. Metello, who sold me his aunt’s house, took time…