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
Anne's Blog / Cooking Umbrian
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 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
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
In Italy, No CPA During the Coronavirus Lockdown: Let’s Cook!
This is our second day today of coronavirus lockdown but it’s easy to fill the days – and many easy... 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
Near Assisi, Fresh Pasta Wards Off Any CPA
Such simple pleasures surround us as ways to ward off a CPA ( ie, a Coronavirus Panic Attack). A stop... View article
Thanksgiving in Assisi: Umbria Goodness Reigns
Our family celebrates Thanksgiving here in Assisi, too, but the Sunday following the holiday. Pino needs the weekend to fulfill... View article
Pino’s Feast for Twelve: Orvieto Peppers, Peppa Asparagus…..and More
A recent dinner in our Assisi farmhouse cooked up for Mary and friends – Pino doing most of the dishes... View article
Cannara’s Onion Festival: an Umbria Highlight
Sharing tasty food with family and friends is often a week-end outing in central Italy from early spring to late... View article
Agenzia Viaggi Stoppini in Assisi handles all technical support for my guided visits (bus transportation, organization of meals, etc)