October 2008

It has been awhile since I have done any wine recommendations. Guess I've been sticking to some of my old favorites, of late. But our friends invited us for a special treat of the libation kind.  A Brunello di Montalcino. Brunello…

Last weekend when we went apple picking, I saved a few favorite shots for Love Thursday. It may be a bit of a stretch, but I thought this one looked heart-shaped. But the kids had the best time picking out their favorites to take home.…

Another stop on the Tour del Gelato is none other than Paris!? Yeah, you can take the girl to Paris, but she can never leave the Italiophile far behind!   One of the first things I did when I got to Paris…

  Contrary to what you may think, I am not one of those adventurous eaters.  Oh, don’t get me wrong, I love food- French, Italian or otherwise.  I consider myself a foodie, but I just don’t like to eat anything weird. I tried…

Here are some shots of our recent trip to Barton Orchards. We went with our good friends and their niece and nephew, who were more than adorable. Apple picking is more expensive than you might think.  $18 a bushel bag is…

You may or may not have noticed that some of my pictures might look at little different. Though my other camera takes really good pictures, it is about 5 years old. Since I have a new trip to Montreal and…

I am nothing until I have my morning cup a joe.  And it just so happens that I love coffee. Good coffee.  Strong coffee. Not that Dunkin' Donuts dish water. I alternate between my cafe au lait and a good…

Fall has arrived, with its chilly temps, crisp air and warm earth-toned foliage. With Fall comes the long-awaited arrival of hearty fare, like soups and stews. This past weekend I had a craving for soup.  I scanned the pantry and fridge…

  If the thought of staying with a real Italian family, on their farm, while helping with chores like harvesting grapes or olives, or picking fruits and vegetables, and sitting down to dinner with an authentic Italian meal, comprised of…