Cherry Festivals in Italy – Where and When
We are enjoying cherry season here and every fruit and veg shop I pass by proudly displays full crates of this delicate and delicious fruit. Even better. You just …
We are enjoying cherry season here and every fruit and veg shop I pass by proudly displays full crates of this delicate and delicious fruit. Even better. You just …
So, yes, ahem… this happened! I am pleased to report though that the pictured plate of fried frogs was ordered not by me, but my …
So, last night we went to a peas festival just outside of Vicenza. I know, we are so rock’n’roll! But, hear me out. On one hand, festivals called …
Here is a plateful of pure delight! These are the famous tortellini (or tortelli as they are locally known) of Valeggio sul Mincio. Mincio is a …
It sounds really pretentious, but for the past couple of days we have been having white asparagus for dinner. And it looks like tonight will …
When I want to treat myself here in Italy, I order a cioccomenta. Or, if you would prefer its full name, try saying cioccolata calda …
I am not the type of person to get excited over a shish kebab. Yet, I couldn’t keep my cool when I came across these …
As it happens, I don’t have any vices, bar my love for chocolate. It is strong and powerful. Sometimes, it feels like it is a …
I was at a place which I was sure my father, had he been at that very moment there with me, would have described as …
Give me a medieval walled town any day of the week. Couple it with a Prosciutto Festival and I will be there faster than you …