Why Are San Marzano Tomatoes Special?
8 Jun 2016

Why Are San Marzano Tomatoes Special?

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When chefs throughout the world prepare authentic Italian sauce, San Marzano tomatoes are their preference. These thin, pointy, sweet plum tomatoes  are essential ingredients for an authentic Pizza Napolitana, according to the Verace Pizza Napolitana Association in Naples, Italy. San … Continued

Restaurant Recommendations in Italy
14 Feb 2016

Restaurant Recommendations in Italy

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Certainly one of the best things about traveling to Italy is the food. Mangia, mangia! In Italy there are thousands of restaurants and almost every one of them is Italian. I almost laugh when someone asks for a recommendation of … Continued

A Solo Traveler Goes on a Small Group Tour
3 Jul 2015

A Solo Traveler Goes on a Small Group Tour

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From the title of my first book, Memoirs of a Solo Traveler – My Love Affair with Italy, many of you know that I travel solo to Italy and I enjoy the experience. I value the freedom that comes with … Continued

Lunch at La Sponda Restaurant
29 Jun 2015

Lunch at La Sponda Restaurant

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Le Sirenuse Hotel in Positano has been in the Sersale family since 1951 when Marchesi Sersale converted their summer villa into a beautiful hotel. In keeping with the look of a home, this 58-room luxury hotel sits high above the … Continued

Cooking Class in Sicily
17 Oct 2013

Cooking Class in Sicily

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I have never taken a cooking class before and am excited to be here at Agriturismo Tarantola with my sister-in-law, Monica. The welcoming Signor Filippo is tall and attractive and molto gentile, very kind. After ushering us inside his cucina, … Continued

Driving in Sicily – More Tales of Getting Lost
13 Oct 2013

Driving in Sicily – More Tales of Getting Lost

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As I was planning this trip to Italy,  I had the idea to take a cooking class, for something different. My sister-in-law, Monica, also liked the idea, and knew that my brother, Rick, wouldn’t care about it. He could find … Continued

Lunch in Caltagirone with our Savoca Family
3 Oct 2013

Lunch in Caltagirone with our Savoca Family

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We were about to experience a real treat – Lunch in Caltagirone with our Savoca Family. Angela arrived early and we left for Caltagirone in our rented Alfa Romeo with Rick driving. The traffic through Catania was horrible as usual, … Continued

A Day in Cesarò
30 Sep 2013

A Day in Cesarò

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After breakfast on the outside terrace of our hotel, Monica and I bought some cookies at the farmers market set up in the piazza in front of the hotel. We also bought a potted plant to take to Maria in … Continued

COOKING IN ITALY ? Guest Post by FLAVOURS HOLIDAYS
22 Jul 2013

COOKING IN ITALY ? Guest Post by FLAVOURS HOLIDAYS

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YOU’LL BE SPOILED FOR CHOICE! Italian cookery offers many variations throughout the country. Some features are well rooted in every part of the country, like the importance of olive oil, wine, cheese, and the usage of high-quality fresh ingredients. Each … Continued

Margie in Italy
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