Tag Archives: food

Rome Italy Travel Sites

Posted on April 8, 2012 by

Here are a few fun sites I have found to waste away on a Sunday.  I little of everything can be found below. What to Eat in Rome – Who doesn’t love a good food blog?? Dark Rome Blog – … Continue reading →

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Featured Photo Friday | Olives in Tuscany

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

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My Special Places in Italy | Civita B&B

Posted on March 10, 2012 by
antico forno civita B&B

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Following my article about the magical hill town of Civita di Bagnoregio, I had requests for more information about the B&B I stayed the night in. I would like to introduce Civita B&B, run by the talented Franco. This amazing … Continue reading →

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Featured Photo Friday | Campo di Fiori Market

Posted on March 9, 2012 by
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Understanding Italian Culture | Breaking the Ice and Saving Money

Posted on March 6, 2012 by
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BREAKING THE ICE The Italians are incredibly warm and friendly people who will try hard to communicate with you, but they can be a bit shy to start a conversation.  I have found many tricks to get an interaction going … Continue reading →

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Top Ten | Travel Memories With My Dad In Italy

Posted on February 26, 2012 by
Well, hello again

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My dad is my great friend and to the disbelief of my old high school self, I have come to realize we are actually quite alike in personality. Except at some crucial moments when we are traveling. Over the last few years I have … Continue reading →

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Understanding Italian Culture | Dining, Tips, Gelato and Coffee

Posted on February 23, 2012 by
Italian gelato

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DINING In Italy, the food is an experience.  Lunches and dinners last at least two hours; you linger over your meal.  When you sit at a table, it is considered yours for the night.  A restaurant would be considered awful … Continue reading →

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Red Velvet Biscotti Recipe

Posted on February 16, 2012 by
Red Velvet Biscotti

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I made these for Valentines Day for the family.  They are delicious, best with a bowl of ice cream or a glass of dessert wine.  Definitely not something you will find on your trip to Italy. Ingredients: 2 1/2 – … Continue reading →

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Things I love about Italy | A Valentine’s Day Tribute

Posted on February 14, 2012 by
Courtesy of Italy from the Inside

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I thought in honor of sweetheart’s day I would simply list the things that I love about Italy.  Here they are, off the top of my head and in no particular order.  Go ahead, I encourage you to make your … Continue reading →

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My Special Places in Italy | Civita di Bagnoregio

Posted on February 13, 2012 by
View of Civita from across the valley

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Regally perched high atop a hill of tufa is the magical but dying town of Civita di Bagnoregio.  This tiny village near Orvieto in Umbria has everything one could hope for when exploring the Italian countryside.  Civita is quaint, so … Continue reading →

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