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
Anne's Blog / Rural Life
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
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
Coronavirus Lockdown in Umbria: Noting the Beauty All Around
Under our national lockdown, those in towns and cities are confined to their homes. Fortunanatamente, Pino and I are “confined”... View article
Near Assisi, a Pino Feast as a Coronavirus Antidote
The mimosa bunches on our table remain, a memento of our March 8th Festa delle Donne lunch cooked by Pino... View article
Forget Coronavirus: Celebrate Women!
In Italy, you can easily be distracted from a possible CPA (i.e., a Coronavirus Panic Attack) in the days preceding March 8th, la Festa delle... View article
No Coronavirus in Assisi….
….but a sure remedy for coronavirus ansia (anxiety) is to drop in for lunch at Peppa’s. She’ll greet you warmly with a... View article
Near Deruta, Umbria Rural Cuisine From the Heart
My Perugia/Deruta tour is a favorite among tour guests and not just for the many splendid treasures of Perugia but... View article
Near Assisi, Ristorante Da Giovannino Celebrates 100 Years
As you head out of the coffee bar and into the dining room of Ristorante Da Giovannino, look up and... View article
Peppa’s Umbria Cuisine is Always for a Buon Appetito
….and if you don’t have a good appetite, you will as soon as you walk into Peppa’s kitchen and take... View article
Agenzia Viaggi Stoppini in Assisi handles all technical support for my guided visits (bus transportation, organization of meals, etc)