Rockin’ Out in Perugia

Al Bianchi – self-declared (with a grin) “sex symbol” of the Four Vegas – urged me to try a selfie when i asked the group for a photo after their Umbria Jazz show. Here’s the result: Four young Roman musicians – united by a shared passione for sounds and lifestyles of the 1950’s and 1960’s…

Zucchini Blossom Bounty

Zucchini Pasta with Zucchini Flowers and Saffron Zucchini abundance in our garden and a Rhode Island family joined me on a late July day in preparing pasta with zucchini, zucchini flowers and saffron. And we cooked quite a few other dishes, too. First step? Pick the zucchini blossoms! Linda and young Julia did a good…