A different kind of Christmas lights
Tonight was a lovely evening of festivities in town. One of my favorites was the “fire extravaganza”. Prior to the display, a couple of great birds kept us company.
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Almost Authentic Hot Dogs
If you have ever traveled outside of your home country (or in many cases, outside of your home region), you know that “ethnic” foods morph into versions that are different. Sometimes better, sometimes worse, sometimes just different. I give you Exhibit A for different.
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Flash from the past
Joe needed a haircut, so today he went into the same barber shop that his father dragged him into as a child in 1966! Different barber though 🙂 He seemed more eager this time!
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What’s with the dirt?!?
No one has ever accused me of being an obsessive housekeeper. I keep things “clean”. But please never try to do a white glove test anywhere in my house, and do not expect to be able to “eat off of … Continue reading →
Making cornbread without buttermilk
Cooking in a foreign country is interesting. Baking can be downright challenging! I remember wanting to make Snickerdoodles in Switzerland in 1977. Any self-respecting Snickerdoodle must have cream of tartar (sorry if you don’t use it in yours – you … Continue reading →
We’re back!
Home, Sweet Home! Our travels were uneventful. We flew from Minneapolis to Washington DC, then to Dublin, then to Milano Linate. Luggage all arrived in one piece (although the duffle bag will need a bit of repair), and the car … Continue reading →
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 →