I am a great admirer of mystery and magic. Look at this life… - Harry Houdini My grandmother used to tell me the story of her first trip to Niagara Falls. She was newly married and she had lavender …
What Gifts Are You About to Receive?
Two years ago, as I was backing out of my parents' driveway in Washington, I was introduced to one of their friends. With three tired children in the car and a ferry boat to catch, the conversation …
Passion for The Pooch: Italian Four-Legged Family Members
Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. ~ Groucho Marx A woman with an Irish wolfhound bigger than my six-year-old boarded a bus we were on, headed …
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The Abundance of Antipasti
It may sound strange, but I have noticed recently that when we sit down to enjoy antipasti as a family, something special happens. Antipasti in Italy varies slightly by region but in my experience, …
When It Rains, Head to Higher Ground
As you may have heard, Genoa has been flooding and since we are only an hour south, things have been a bit wet along the Versilia Coast as well. We decided to head to higher ground for the day and …
Italian Beach Club Opulence
From the Adriatic to the Mediterranean to the Ligurian Sea, Italians love their beach clubs. Living in Forte Dei Marmi, however, I am reminded of just how long this love affair has lasted. I grew …
