2016-03-26 01:42
Vin Brule - Spiced Mulled WineAs promised, my recipe for spiced mulled wine. This is a delicious drink for the cooler months, which I begin making during the week leading up to Christ… Read More
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2016-03-24 08:24
B U O N A P A S Q U AThe Spring equinox arrived last weekend and brought with it some sunny days changing the ambiance of the landscape and the people however now its cooler aga… Read More
2016-02-26 18:56
Feltrinelli Bookstore - FlorenceI love bookstores. I ve spent half my life hanging out in them and there are a few really great ones in the northern hemisphere. I would count Du… Read More
2016-02-18 05:47
Umbrian winter landscapeWell, better late than never...!! I hope you have all enjoyed a relaxed and relatively stress-free day spent celebrating with friends, family… Read More
2016-02-17 23:58
From the kitchen at Villa ArcangeloIt is such a pleasure to celebrate the seasons of this diverse region and what better way than with food. I am always reminded of how lucky we are t… Read More
2016-02-16 14:55
Snow on the Piano Grande - UmbriaAs Spring approaches, images like these seem like a far-away dream and memory of when the landscape was completely white. Big rain is now washing over… Read More
2016-01-23 08:13
Pumpkin SoupThe coldest months of the year call for comfort food favorites - the type of food than can be eaten from bowls around a raging wood fire. In these parts comfort cooking usu… Read More
2016-01-17 23:22
Driving the Sibillini mountains UMBRIASome shots today of the ever-changing landscape and the beautiful subtle hues of the winter season in Umbria. Blue skies and soft light make a vi… Read More
2016-01-07 23:05
Umbrian PortalsThe hectic days have passed, it's now one week into this very new year. After a glorious Christmas spent with wonderful friends and adopted families, days and nights fil… Read More
2015-12-25 20:09
Umbrian winter landscapeWell, better late than never...!! I hope you have all enjoyed a relaxed and relatively stress-free day spent celebrating with friends, family… Read More
2015-12-07 10:07
Umbrian OlivesThis year was a bumper harvest for the olives in Umbria - just as well because last year was a disaster all round and nearly everyone had run out of oil. Temperaments wer… Read More
2015-12-07 10:05
Christmas Decor Umbrian StyleIt's hard to believe we are approaching the second week of December already - where did November go and October...September??? Preoccupied with orga… Read More
2015-12-04 17:58
Valnerina landscape in Autumn - UMBRIA - ITALYI ve been absent again for quite some time and I must admit recent disturbing global events have delayed my return. During this awful viol… Read More
2015-10-14 13:29
Umbrian autumn lightWell hello there, my its been a long long time... Anyone who is still around, welcome back to Umbrian blog-land! It is unusual for me to call a halt to blog… Read More
2015-08-04 08:58
The month of July has past in a whirlwind of arrivals, departures, outings and drives, sharing of meals, meetings with friends, weekend markets, summer concerts, local festivities and genera… Read More
2015-07-24 06:46
After enduring what seemed like endless weeks of heat, the planets aligned and gave us the the much anticipated gift of rain. Suddenly the pale chalky skies turned black and raindrops… Read More
2015-07-21 08:38
Typical Umbrian villageBuongiorno, come va? It occurred to me yesterday having been caught up in the 'dailies' that I had not done a blog post for some time...the heat has finally cau… Read More
2015-07-11 04:52
Umbrian sunflower fieldsThe weekend comes around quickly! Today we are driving to Tuscany for a friends partywhich should be a lot of fun...The sunflowers have bloomed early this year and ar… Read More
2015-07-06 14:34
Umbrian Antique MarketWe hit the Mercatino as early as possible yesterday. There were a couple of specific items I was on the look-out for... By 11 am the temperature gauge was… Read More
2015-07-06 00:19
My Garden in UmbriaWith temperatures forecast to rise to the mid-thirties yesterday we drove away from our shady hill-side retreat with some reluctance... Excited to meet some friends… Read More
2015-07-06 00:18
The fruits of Spring and Summer are always a delight. Here is a still-life of my personal favorites in this particular season. Cherries, nectarines, pears...what more could you… Read More
2015-07-03 06:49
Festival dei Due Mondi SpoletoIt's hard to believe the famous Spoleto cultural festival is in it's 58th year...Festival dei due Mondi which focuses on culture and the arts is well patronised… Read More
2015-06-29 09:23
Il Mercato delle Gaite Festival in Bevagna presented it's finale last night. It was a fun-packed evening which began with a walk around the town viewing the medieval craft stalls and… Read More
2015-06-24 09:46
Hello - long time no blog! Its been busy around here...and we've had an unusual start to the summer. So far this month rain and hail have swept through the central Italian regi… Read More
2015-06-04 20:13
Slow life in UmbriaCan you believe it's friday again...!! Have you some exciting plans for the weekend?I hope you can enjoy the glorious weather out-of-doors...dining alfresco, brocan… Read More
2015-06-02 21:49
Sunrise over the Appenine mountains - UmbriaThe month of June means magnificent sunrises and sunsets and the much anticipated arrival of lucciole - fireflies!This is the morning view from th… Read More
2015-05-30 16:06
Hope you are enjoying the long weekendand soaking up the beautiful outdoors...Lot's of good things happening in Umbria this long weekend. If you haven't already made plans, I sug… Read More
2015-05-29 07:46
La Cantina del Bartoccio - Trevi UmbriaOne of my favorite places to eat in Trevi is a small trattoria called La Cantina del Bartoccio. Situated on the edge of the stunning piazz… Read More
2015-05-28 06:56
Umbrian fields in SpringMay is a working month around here. The green crops are harvested, the olive groves are cleared and lightly pruned - it's time for giving the landscape a spring… Read More
2015-05-27 12:37
Trevi Antique Market - UmbriaIf you call a fun day out rummaging through antique linens and fabrics, rustic furniture, aged tools and characteristic crockery, cutlery and various other house… Read More
2015-05-21 04:50
Umbrian spring gardenIris - Poppies - Queen Annes Lace in my Umbrian GardenMy garden works hard in spring, with not much thanks to me. Thanks go to the fantastic Umbrian volcanic soil… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
F E B R U A R Y....the month of hibernation...Time to stoke the fire..& pull out the preserves that were bottled from the glut of produce… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
CHARMING HOLIDAY RENTAL IN UMBRIAV I L L A A R C A N G E L OOur new rental website has just gone live & so I hope you don't mind me sharing the lin… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Diane de Poitiers garden at ChenonceauIn my opinion Chenonceau is the loveliest Chateau of the Loire valley...a big statement perhaps.The loveliest for many reasons...This beautiful Chateau… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Stone architraveI am a sucker for what I call beautiful ruins. I cannot resist a crumbling building....a mound of ancient stones.To my mind there is nothing more thrilling than explorin… Read More
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