Since every flower imaginable figures in Bucchianico’s astounding late May floral procession, la Ciammaichella, passion flowers must be there, too. We saw spindly branches of wild yellow broom, dangling wisteria, intertwining roses,…
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Yes, Assisi’s early May Calendimaggio festival IS – above all – a festival of love: an ebullient demonstration of the love that all the assisani have for their annual celebration of the…
There’s a single religious moment in Assisi’s four-day medieval celebration of spring, rooted in pagan rituals: the blessing of the banners of the town’s two rival factions, la Parte de Sopra (“Upper…
“I have a dream…” – and I’ve had one for many years: I’d like to share Umbria with a small group of 10 persons, offering with them “MY” Umbria, giving them a unique,…
You know our early May medieval festival, Calendimaggio, is around the corner if you walk the stunning backstreets the end of April: those banners are flying. Blue ones in la Parte de…
You’ll miss out on the best in local cuisine – enjoyed with “the locals” – if you miss a sagra while visiting Umbria. Running about ten days, these village food festivals animate…
[gallery1 ids=”14958,14953,14955,14959,14957,14963,14956,14960,14954,14964,14961,14965,14962,14985″] You might “save the date” for a wedding, an anniversary or another milestone. And when coming to Umbria, make your stay unforgettable by “saving the date(s).” Which ones? Time your…
What better way to wrap up a U.S. cooking lessons/lectures tour than by cooking Italian flavors with so many who have lived in Italy- or toured there with me (and not just…
Neil put it this way after our Silver Spring cooking class (our third? fourth?) together: “Thanks for reminding me of the spectacular taste from simple fresh ingredients. The senses are awakened.” Neil…
Sherry and Karl, mille grazie for inviting me again to Herndon to cook with you – and Emily, glad you joined us this year! You were right there with us, all the…