For Lois, Terry, Carol, M’liss and Bill! Here is a slide show I prepared for our Saturday Skype Meeting! [metaslider id=2123]
Getting ready for September!
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Eight things I’m missing about Tuscany today
8.The smells: rosemary cascading down the rocks, lavender swarming with honeybees, wine barrels stained red, roses in rainbow colors, cedar after a rain, fresh herbs cooking in olive oil, lemon blossoms, walking by the pizzeria just in front of the Farmacia Santa Maria Nouvelle and inhaling the potpourri of all the scents awaiting me inside […]
How to Make Tiramisu
The most famous Italian dessert is so simple to make, yet I have always been intimidated to try to make it at home. Recently my friend Cristina shared her recipe with me and gave me a hands on demonstration. Impress your friends by trying this easy no bake recipe! You will need: 400-500 grams mascarpone […]
Does the Fountain of Youth exist in Poggio alla Croce?
In the Chianti hills, just south of Florence, the village of Poggio alla Croce is experiencing a subtle, yet real phenomenon. The women of the town seem to be looking younger. Yesterday when I visited my friend Elettra, I noticed her glowing complexion and more youthful appearance. “What have you done?” I asked, knowing she […]
How to Age Well
We return from Venice in time to be present for the opening of my friend Susan’s art exhibit. From the train station we walk to “Wave” on via Santo Spirito where Susan’s paintings from her personal collection are on display. The salon is packed despite it being a rainy Thursday night. I recognize many of […]