Beautiful sunsets We had a bit of a rough week due to illness but we’re getting back on the horse so to speak. More exploring to come as we start counting down the days to our next destination. You can see all photos here. How did you spend your week?
RICE PUDDING ARANCINI with NUTELLA
Sweet Arancini Getting their name from their orange shape, arancini (supplí in Roman cuisine) are said to have originated in Sicily during Arab rule (10th century). They have since spread throughout Italy and can be enjoyed with different fillings. Sicilian arancini are usually stuffed with ragú, you can also buy them stuffed with mushrooms, peas, […]
Civita di Bagnoregio: The town that is dying
Civita Winding our way through the narrow streets of Bagnoregio, towards the old town I was blissfully unaware of what we were about to see. Nat said it would be a great surprise and to trust her, that I would love it. Squeezing out the other side of the small town I started to wonder […]
365 Project 2015 – week 3
Cooking and baking You would think, from this week’s photos, that we did nothing but cook and bake. That’s not completely true. We did go to the market and have been busy doing chores on the property we’re sitting. We have also been planning some more day trips and one overnight trip. Stay tuned. You […]
NONNA’S PINE NUT CROSTATA
Crostata di nonna While out on a day trip to Chiusi to visit their Etruscan museum we picked up some lunch at a little shop filled with homemade goodies. Among the temptations were porchetta style duck, veal and rice suppli (aka arancini), amazing cantuccini and the last few pieces of crostata di nonna. The lure […]
Italy in Winter
Italy in winter While many North Americans head south, an alternative to consider may be a winter vacation in Italy; the low season is a great time to find more affordable flights to Rome. Italy in the summer can be a crowded, extremely hot and more expensive. Having to wait in line, shoulder to shoulder with other sweaty people, in […]
365 Project 2015 – week 2
Wine, Etruscans and lots of history The week ended with us checking city number 18 off of our list. Our trusty Fiat 500, getting us everywhere in comfort (thanks to Auto Europe for setting us up). We went from wine tasting and cheese shopping in Montepulciano to visiting an Etruscan museum in Chiusi. Eating gelato in Assisi to […]
Picturesque Italy
Picturesque Italy If you’ve been following us on Facebook or Instagram, you’ve already seen how picturesque Italy can be. From our house sit in Umbria we are quite close to the regions of Tuscany and Lazio and have been exploring numerous small towns. The farthest so far, only one hour and twenty minutes away. […]