Blog Archives for tag Italy

Frantoio Gargiulo: L’olio di Sorrento

Yesterday I visited a local olive oil factory located in Sant’Agnello, right on the hills of Sorrento.  The Gargiulo family… Continue reading »

Carciofi Sott’Olio

Fresh artichokes (i carciofi) are abundant in Italy this time of year.  Various sizes of those gorgeous green and purple… Continue reading »

Spaghetti con Vongole e Cozze

Al dente strands of spaghetti tossed with tender mussels and clams cooked in white wine, all covered in a perfectly… Continue reading »

L’Antica Trattoria

Sunday morning I decided to take advantage of yet another gorgeous Sorrento day by taking the train into town for a… Continue reading »

Mio Sabato a Pompeii

On Saturday, I took my much-anticipated tour of Pompeii.  This day trip was the first trip I reserved for myself… Continue reading »

Individual Nutella Tarts

Ah….Nutella. The rich and creamy chocolate-hazelnut spread that everyone in Italy knows and loves, has quickly grown in popularity in… Continue reading »

Fried Tomato Sandwiches

Just in time for tomato season, a scrumptious recipe for fried tomato sandwiches.  Two perfectly cooked tomato slices filled with… Continue reading »

An Italian Style Birthday Cake

The fresh flavors of the season and the spirit of everyday good living are ever-present here in Italy.  It doesn’t… Continue reading »

Cena di Ieri Sera

  My hotel in Piano di Sorrento, Hotel Soleluna, has a delightful veranda on the second floor that houses over-sized,… Continue reading »

Una Gita a Paestum

I am filling my free weekends while I am in Italy with as many day trips and excursions as possible. … Continue reading »