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
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Forget Coronavirus: Savor Those Pino Polpette
Wish a diversion to ward off a possible CPA (Coronavirus Panic Attack)? You might wish to make this new version... View article
From Cashmere to Protective Masks: Coronavirus Adaptations in Umbria
Christmas gifts for our family members have often been wool or cashmere sweaters purchased at the outlet store at Novella... 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
Near Assisi, Cooking to Affront the “the Hard Fight”
At lunch today, Pino raised his vino rosso to every one of us, his closed fist affirming “lotta dura senza... View article
During Coronavirus Lockdown, Umbria Goodness
All over the world now, people are sharing ideas on how to fill the lockdown days. Here in Italy, a... View article
From Coronavirus Lockdown in Umbria, Recipe Ideas
Even during this coronavirus lockdown, Italians are not renouncing their fresh vegetables: everyone’s still enjoying many portions a day. We’re... 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
In the Assisi Countryside, New Life During Coronavirus Lockdown
Lockdown here in Italy means staying housebound. Mostly. These days, people in the towns and cities love their dogs more... View article
From Assisi During Coronavirus Lockdown: a Pino Recipe
With lockdown, there’s more cooking than ever in homes all over Italy; after all, cooking is an ideal way to... View article
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