The beauties of springtime Sicily, in bici
A BackRoads guided tour of southeastern Sicily by bike takes in food, scenery, history, wine, good company, and, oh yes, 35 miles per...
Cooking Sicilian
On our recent bike trip to southeastern Sicily, we were of course blown away by the food. When I got back to my cucina Marchegiana, I...
Two Sunny Days in Perugia
Beautiful Perugia photo: ...
Oil!
Every fall in the Italian countryside, the raccolta olive, or gathering of the olives, is a big deal. It's the foundation of Italian...
Chicken Parmigiana with Angela's Salsa
Our five-week fall visit to Penna San Giovanni this year was full of new and well-known experiences. It is always a joy to reconnect...
Here's What We'll Do if You Come to Visit Us
Penna San Giovanni There's not a whole lot to do in little towns in Le Marche, like the one where we live, Penna San Giovanni. ...
Italian Pigs Ate My Hostas
Urban gardening in the United States vs. country gardening in Italy... the resulting joys are the same; the many challenges are entirely...
Seared Duck Breast, Roasted Potatoes on the Side
Here are quick and easy recipes for seared duck breast, pork tenderloin and roasted potatoes.
My Jewish Father Could Have Been Italian
My father as a Marine My father lived to be nearly 101 years old. Though he was never able to visit our house in Italy, when I think...
Cooking for a sick family member
I've always intended my food writing to focus on cooking for picky eaters. Picky isn't always an indicator of a stubborn or quirky...
