Saffron Colors Citta’ Della Pieve

On the last day of Citta’ della Pieve’s October saffron festival, guided visits through the town focus on “the saffron hues in Renaissance master Perugino’s Citta’ della Pieve masterpieces.” Art intertwined with a culinary celebration: where else but in Italy? Diane and I missed the guided Perugino tours on our visit to the Giornate della…

Trevi, Letting the Celery Lead!

We let the celery lead on a late October Sunday in Trevi. After all, we were there for the celebration of the renowned sedano nero (“black celery”) of Trevi, one of fifteen or so IGP products of Umbria (Indicazione Geografica Protetta – indicating a product which may be grown ONLY in a specifically restricted area).…