Mamma Anna’s Artichokes by Antimo Cimino
May is guest chef, cook, and foodie month. This month I will be featuring guests on the blog who are sharing their stories and recipes. I’m …
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Modernized Ancient Bean Soup of Matera Italy
The ancient city of Matera was a highlight on one of our previous trips to Italy. Here is the link to the post in 2017 describing …
Harvesting Grapes Into…
The local wineries are starting what is called the “crush” – picking the grapes off their vines and processing into wine. I took their cue and …
Planes, Trains & Automobiles – Milan, Italy to Kirkburton, England
Do you remember the movie “Planes, Trains, & Automobiles” with John Candy and Steve Martin? Well, a few days ago we used all three modes of …
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Chocolates, Castles, Ceramics, Churches, & Wine!
Cherasco was the first stop on our travels today. It is a sleepy little town near Alba that has an old Pastisterria with the most delightful history. …
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There’s Lots of ‘Wining’ in Barolo
The region of Piedmont in Northwestern Italy is one of the best-known wine regions. We focused our time in Barolo today, and so glad we did! …
Eat, Pray, Eat, Shop, Eat… In Milan
When you stir your espresso in the morning with a crooked spoon, it could lead to an interesting day. And, it was! Parking in Milan is …
Lake Como
In our villa, we were trying to determine what this piece of furniture really is. Is it a mustache? Is it a coffee table? Is it …
Bellagio – It’s Not Just A Casino In Las Vegas
After espresso and breakfast on the terrace, the day started with a trip to the post office. In Italy, a post office visit can take quite …
Airport, Country, Where Are We Now?
The planning, the anticipation, the excitement, the trip! It’s finally here! Traveling abroad is still such a thrill! And we’re on our way! (I’m Italian American …
Leaving On A Jet Plane
I’m from the generation that remembers the song “Leaving on a Jet Plane” written by John Denver in 1966. My favorite version of it is when …
Bake Someone Happy – Momma Anna’s Biscotti
When we were in Italy last Fall, we visited Manduria, where Anna lives. She is Antimo Cimino’s mother and the sweetest lady on the planet. She …