Coronavirus Modifies an Umbria Palm Sunday Tradition
On Palm Sunday, even our goats had a celebratory treat: instead of just their usual hay, also some fresh grass.... View article
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In Umbria, Combing That Cashmere: a CPA Avoided
As he rhthymically combs one of our cashmere goats, Pino’s full concentration certamente wards off any hint of a CPA... View article
A Gift from Our Goats: a Coronavirus Antidote
The cheese I’m enjoying for breakfast these days is the result of a Pino project during this coronavirus lockdown: the... View article
Umbria Wild Chicory: a Coronavirus Antidote
(*Today’s blog note is a gift to my brother, Tom Robichaud, celebrating his birthday today in Madison, Wisconsin. Alone. We’re... View article
Forget Coronavirus: Savor Those Pino Polpette
Wish a diversion to ward off a possible CPA (Coronavirus Panic Attack)? You might wish to make this new version... View article
From Cashmere to Protective Masks: Coronavirus Adaptations in Umbria
Christmas gifts for our family members have often been wool or cashmere sweaters purchased at the outlet store at Novella... View article
On an Umbria Snowy Day, Coronavirus Set Aside
On this blog, I’ve been writing daily (nearly) notes on ways to (hopefully) ward off what I’ve dubbed a CPA... View article
Near Assisi, Cooking to Affront the “the Hard Fight”
At lunch today, Pino raised his vino rosso to every one of us, his closed fist affirming “lotta dura senza... View article
During Coronavirus Lockdown, Umbria Goodness
All over the world now, people are sharing ideas on how to fill the lockdown days. Here in Italy, a... View article
From Coronavirus Lockdown in Umbria, Recipe Ideas
Even during this coronavirus lockdown, Italians are not renouncing their fresh vegetables: everyone’s still enjoying many portions a day. We’re... View article
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