Family
This picture sits on a bookshelf in my den. It was taken in 1909. I love it. What must it have taken to get that many people together, dressed in their Sunday best, posing for a camera that requires no … Continue reading →
Monthly Archives: March 2010
Taking Votes on Pomodori Header
OK…. I’ve designed a header for our Pomodori e Vino blog. I need feedback. This is reduced to fit the box, but it will be a traditional sized header. What do you guys think of it?
Continue reading →Am I Crazy? What Happened to A L T O ?
When we first started traveling to Italy in the mid-90s, I distinctly remember stop signs that said “ALTO”. What happened to them? And, while we’re asking questions…why was a word that means “high” used on Italian traffic stop signs? And, … Continue reading →
Is Exotic Meat the Most Expensive?
Our apartment in Edinburgh was just one street away from the Grassmarket. One day we strolled over to check it out. It isn’t very big. Just a couple of dozen booths. Very eclectic booths, however. There was a booth with … Continue reading →
I Love Ginestra
A few days ago, I posted a rant about men and cologne. Now I’m going to tell you that there is one fragrance that I own; love; and occasionally,with a very light hand, use myself. That fragrance is: Ginestra from … Continue reading →
And Interview with Marcella Hazan
Those of you who know that we’ve put together a cooking group to cook our way through Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking by Marcella Hazan, also know the catalyst was the decision of my Foodies Book Group at Barnes & … Continue reading →
The Holy Crown of St. Stephen
When Stephen became King of Hungary on Christmas Day in the year 1000, Pope Sylvester II made him the gift of a crown. Stephen had resolved to raise Hungary to the status of a Christian kingdom, placing it on an … Continue reading →
Would You Eat Here?
Our favorite restaurant experience in Lisbon was at Travessa da Espera 34, a two block walk from our apartment. As you approach the entry to Primavera do Jeronimo, this is what you see. If you understand that graffiti doesn’t mean … Continue reading →
Mussel Soup in Gallipoli
One of my favorite little towns in Puglia is the fishing port of Gallipoli on the Golfo di Taranto south of Nardo. It’s quiet. Off the tourist radar, but gracious to guests. You’re welcome to visit. But, noone courts your … Continue reading →
What Kind of Plant is This?
While in the Ft. Myers area of Florida the end of January, we saw trees in a grocery store parking lot. On the trees were these “blooming” seed pods. Does anyone know what they are?
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