Baking Almond Cantucci - Classic Cookies Almond Cantucci are cookies that are said to have originated in Prato, Italy. Often called biscotti (which actually means any cookie in Italian), these…
Giostra della Quintana - Foligno Giostra della Quintana is a jousting tournament that takes place 2 times per year in Foligno. The Challenge happens in June and the Rematch occurs…
Spello's Flower Festival - L'infiorata The annual Flower Festival of Spello occurs exactly 2 months after Easter in celebration of Corpus Domini. It is one of the most spectacular festivals…
Braised Chicken with Lemon and Olives (yes, I made this!) Recently, in the New York Times, there was a fascinating story about people who, because of the COVID19 situation, were…
Anthony Bourdain I can't even begin to tell you how shocked and frustrated and sad Virginia and I were when, as we were about to have breakfast on the morning…
A short drone video of the hills west of Bevagna, Italy
A view of Spello, Italy from the path on the ancient aqueduct.