Light fixtures that speak of art and create atmosphere Before discussing lamps and other lighting devices that in Italy represent a vast area of artistic production, it may be of some interest to the reader to be informed that the attention to detail in home decorating in Italy extends to […]
Besides the articles, I wrote on the local wines and pork meat, or ‘porchetta’ of Castelli Romani, I would not absolutely miss the local king of the forests: the mushrooms of Castelli Romani! You’ll also find within this post an Italian mushroom sauce recipe with Tagliatelle pasta to make at […]
Verucchio is a small town and commune located in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, in the province of Rimini. The town overlooks the valley of the River Marecchia and is located close to the city of Rimini. The history of Verucchio goes back to the 12th century BC when a […]
Soave and its castle Ph. flickr/Claudia Dal Ceredo Soave is a small town and commune located in the Veneto region of Italy in the province of Verona. The town is spread over an area of 22 sq km and has a population of close to 6800. The town […]
Sappada area Sappada is a small village located in the Veneto region in northern Italy in the province of Belluno. The village is located at the border between Austria and Friuli and is a part of the Dolomite Mountains. Sappada is located at an altitude of 1250 meters and has […]
“We were like the Letters of the Alphabet. Alone, we had Little Meaning, but together we were part of a Great Meaning” My grandfather was never a man of many words, but when he spoke we listened. Though his words were few they were filled with wisdom. He would […]
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Italian Restaurant Decor While the standard image of Italian restaurant decor revolves around chequered table-cloths, images or statues of grapevines or of major Italian tourist attractions, the truth is, restaurants in Italy are decorated in diverse ways. It all depends on the provenance of the cuisine being served, and the […]
An Italian’s love for Harley Davidsons This good old friend of mine, Rodolfo Roiati, lives in Rocca Priora (a nice mountain town right outside Rome, placed in the Roman Castles) right around the corner from my me, has his 9th motorcycle of which most were Harley Davison. Michael Axel McCain […]
Bettona perched on a hill Bettona is located in the Umbria region of Italy in the province of Perugia. The town is located close to Assisi and Torgiano. The history of Bettona goes back to the Etruscans. It is believed that the town was first set up when the Etruscans […]