Near Assisi, Rural Feasting, Rural Links

When here in our splendid Umbria, “Italy’s green heart”,  you simply can’t miss meeting and feasting with Umbria’s rural people. Just ask young Shelby from Georgia, here in June in one of our apartments with her mother and grandfather.  How about that lasagna bianca of Chiarina, served up by lovely daughter Rossanna, Shelby? Other dinner…

Saintly Gelati of Bolsena

Patron saint and early Christian martyr, Santa Cristina reigns in Bolsena – and in unexpected ways. You’ll want to wander through the Basilica di Santa Cristina, finding the early Christian catacombs, remains of a Longobard cemetery, medieval frescoes, Renaissance Della Robbia glazed ceramic masterpieces and the altar linked to a 13th -century miracle. And if it’s…

Lake Bolsena Home-Cooking

As summer rolls around, we’ll spend many a week-end at Bolsena on Lake Bolsena. Bolsena’s medieval castle Lake Bolsena And no week-end is complete without a lakefish feast at Trattoria Da Picchietto in the back courtyard. Host Mario greets all guests, takes orders and serves up the goodness along with his beaming son, Emanuele Emanuele…