The Faraglioni Rocks of Capri
23 Feb 2017

The Faraglioni Rocks of Capri

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Emerging out of the depths of the Tyrrhenian Sea are mammoth rock formations. I experience a magical moment when I first see the towering “sea stacks” located at the southern end of the island of Capri. They cause me to … Continued

Why Are San Marzano Tomatoes Special?
8 Jun 2016

Why Are San Marzano Tomatoes Special?

by | posted in: Italian Cooking, Italian Food and Wine | 28

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

Spaccanapoli – The Heart of Naples
7 Oct 2015

Spaccanapoli – The Heart of Naples

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Noisy, chaotic, vibrant, intense, colorful, edgy, and authentic. Naples oozes reality of life in Italy. Hovering over this city from an almost surreal and tranquil place is the hilltop Castel Sant’ Elmo, a medieval fortress offering spectacular views of Napoli. … Continued

Naples Christmas Alley – San Gregorio Armeno
2 Oct 2015

Naples Christmas Alley – San Gregorio Armeno

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San Gregorio Armeno, otherwise known in Naples as Christmas Alley, is always filled with people, but in the month of December, chaos and crowds define the street. Over half a million tourists visit these small shops, which line both sides … Continued

A Visit to Capri
13 Oct 2014

A Visit to Capri

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Oct 10, 2014 I have been to the island of Capri twice before, and it is a beautiful place. However during the day it is usually crowded with cruise ship passengers. Today I have no need to revisit sites from … Continued

A Day in Amalfi
11 Oct 2014

A Day in Amalfi

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Oct 9, 2014 First Full Day in Amalfi Breakfast on the terrace this morning could not have been any better. With a view of the beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea and feeling the warm breeze, I could have sat here … Continued

See Naples and Die
5 Oct 2014

See Naples and Die

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You have no doubt heard the phrase, “See Naples and Die,” or “Vedi Napoli e poi Muori.” I too, am familiar with it, and have read various meanings, but since I am exploring this third largest city in Italy with … Continued

Why I Want to Visit Naples, Italy
2 Oct 2014

Why I Want to Visit Naples, Italy

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Although this is my sixth trip to Italy, it is the first time I am spending any time in Naples. The only times that I have been here previously were on cruises, when Naples was a port stop. And on … Continued

Margie in Italy
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