A January Culinary Pause in Volterra
After you explore Tuscan gem Siena, do detour to take in the Etruscan and Roman wonders of medieval Tuscan hilltown,... View article
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Deruta Delights Come in Twos
What better way to experience Italy than to know the artisans? Join us in Deruta to meet “an artisan duo”:... View article
In Orvieto, “Mystical” New Orleans Music
At the end of December, people from all over Italy head to that medieval gem, Orvieto, to take in five... View article
Umbria Jazz Winter: New Orleans Blues in Orvieto
No where we’d ever be at the end of December except in Orvieto for the Umbria Jazz Winter festival. During... View article
Umbria Jazz Winter: Orvieto Rocks Out
For years, we’ve celebrated our late December anniversary in Orvieto at Umbria Jazz Winter. We always stay a couple days... View article
In Orvieto, That Swinging Spaghetti
New this year at the late December Umbria Jazz Winter festival in Orvieto: spaghetti whipped up on stage for the... View article
Near Montepulciano, a Festive Butcher
Near Montepulciano in the small southern Tuscan town of Acquaviva, don’t miss lunch at Ristorante/Pizzeria L’Angolo. Before lunch, the butcher... View article
Near Montepulciano, Discovering That Pici all’Aglione Giant Garlic
Pino and I knew that garlic (“aglio”) highlighted the tangy tomato sauce for a favorite southern Tuscan pasta favorite, pici... View article
An Umbria Winter Recipe: Lemon Zest Winter Squash
On these biting December days, our wood stove warms our Assisi farmhouse and the hot wood stove oven often tempts... View article
Deruta’s Maiolica Majesty Astounds
Nothing like experiencing that “dual magic” of Italy: artistic treasures and good eating. A morning in Deruta offers us that... View article
Agenzia Viaggi Stoppini in Assisi handles all technical support for my guided visits (bus transportation, organization of meals, etc)