Month: October 2022

Smoking Chestnuts

By the time October 1 came around I was already furiously taking notes on all the upcoming fall festivals- pumpkin, nut, truffle, chocolate… you name it. So far in our time here in Italy we have experienced a truffle, chocolate, and grape food festival. Each one had their own vibe, was off the tourist trail,…

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Dolomites of The South

Hidden in the southern region of Basilicata, it’s one of the most beautiful villages of Italy and probably amongst the ones you’ve never heard of as it sits out of the tourist radar. It’s perched in a stunning location at an altitude of 890 meters above sea level. It’s called Castelmezzano. The most fascinating spectacle…

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Grape Floats of Solopaca

Festivals are coming back in full force this year with no Covid restrictions in place and man, is it a sight to see! The vibes, decorations, street food… a great way to soak up the lifestyle and culture of a city! One particular festival event that I’ve had on my list: the Grape Festival of…

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In the Kitchen

As summer began to fade away, I had a chance to experience true Italian hospitality one morning with the talented Chef Nunzia Palermo in her cooking class! We spent the morning in the heart of every Italian home, the kitchen, where she showed us how to prepare delicious meals with seasonal ingredients. I’ve always been…

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