One rainy Sunday, we wondered aimlessly around Edinburgh and found ourselves taking shelter from an exceptionally heavy downpour under an outdoor archway at the University of Edinburgh. As our eyes adjusted to the gloom, we began to notice that the … Continue reading →
Here’s my new real estate acquisition in Italy. Well, not really. It was vacant. It looked like it needed to be reclaimed and loved. But, as much as I think it would be a fun project, I knew it wouldn’t … Continue reading →
In January, while visiting the Naples, FL area, we went to an antique fair at a local community center. One of the exhibitors was a glassware booth. Lots and lots of stemware crowded together on mirrored displays. No room for … Continue reading →
I’ve gone a couple of months without any ARCs hitting my desk that grabbed my attention. Now the spring ARC season has begun. This week, not one, but two very promising books arrived. I’m not really too good at getting … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →