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 »