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 / Food/Wine Lore
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
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
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
With the Coronavirus Lockdown, No Outdoor Markets in Assisi – Just Novella
In Assisi, too – as everywhere in Italy now – all hotels, cafes, restaurants and shops are closed. Only pharmacies,... 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
The Coronavirus Lockdown in Italy: Not for Umbria’s Outdoor Markets!
On the evening of March 9, 2020, Prime Minister Conte officially announced a coronovirus-protection lockdown throughout Italy, meaning – basically... 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
Agenzia Viaggi Stoppini in Assisi handles all technical support for my guided visits (bus transportation, organization of meals, etc)