Now that’s a pizza
The Borgo Val di Taro area is known as the “Porcini Capital of the World”. I don’t know if that’s a widely recognized designation, or a local claim, but it’s true that porcini are everywhere! There’s a shop in … Continue reading →
Yearly Archives: 2016
Fundraiser in the Piazza
Tonight was a fundraiser to purchase a defribrillator for the school. A three course meal, good friends, and prosecco!
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No, that’s not per gallon. That’s per liter.
In Feb/March in Colorado, we were seeing gas prices in the $1.80 per gallon range. This is per liter, so at 1.46 that’s about $5.00 a gallon. That’s actually pretty cheap if you ask me! I’ve seen gas in Europe … Continue reading →
L’Amor degli svizzeri
The very first time we were in Borgo Val di Taro, I noticed a pastry/wine & spirits shop called “Steckli”. Well, that’s a very Swiss name! I didn’t think much about it, but now that we’re “locals” I wanted to … Continue reading →
A taste of home
If you know me, you know I’m a popcorn fanatic. When we arrived in May, we had only a few things that were perhaps “odd” to bring to Italy. I brought a large carry case of essential oils, and I … Continue reading →
Zucchini Blossoms are easy to find here
In the States, zucchini blossoms were so difficult to find, or when I did find them they were so expensive, that I was known to garden zucchini plants SOLELY for their blossoms – hehe. Here they are very accessible in … Continue reading →
Use whatever toilet you like
In the US it seems that there is continual controversy about where folks should be able to pee. Not so much in Italy. This is one of the many places where Europe simply doesn’t see such a big … Continue reading →
Election Day
Joe has never voted in an Italian election. Look at that smile! Italy needs “Ho votato” stickers to wear around on election day!
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Did I ever tell you my Italian train stories?
When we went to Lucca this week for the Graham Nash concert, we had our first Italian train frustration in at least a decade. But it brought back some interesting memories. The morning went according to plan. IKEA made it … Continue reading →
An Evening with Graham Nash
Two front row tickets to caller 11 Okay – so it really wasn’t quite like that! But last night we spent an evening in the front row at Teatro del Giglio in Lucca, courtesy of the Graham Nash Facebook team! … Continue reading →