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I have never been a big fan of artichokes.  I will admit that they intrigue me, though.  They look cool and weird at the same time.  And they are quite a delicacy in Italy, especially Rome. I have only had…

I am addicted to reading guidebooks, but I don’t like dragging them all to my destination. Years ago, I got smart and started compiling the best of what I wanted to see, do and eat into word docs and just…

It has been about a year since we have taken any form of Italian class.  And even more disturbing is that it has been five years since I have visited Italy and heard the real deal spoken all around me.…

Dear Rome, I remember the last time we met– just like it was yesterday.  I remember that we fought.  You won. We sorta broke-up. I never wanted to see you again.  You were *so* not my favorite. You and your…

Or is it Leek and Potato Soup?  Or is it Vichyssoise? Actually, it’s all three.   This classically simple French soup, made with a mere few ingredients had escaped my kitchen for far too long.   I have no idea…

As you know, I have always dubbed myself the Carry-on Queen and I love helping people convert to carry on travel.  Well, thanks to Twitter, I have found my travel soul-mate.  A traveler after my own heart.  Well, she is…

Well, I am happy to report that my idea wasn't a total bust! We did get two, count 'em two whole entries for the My Melange Sent Me event. Sure, one was a dual entry, but hey, whose counting? So,…

First, I have to tell you, I have the. best. readers. No really.  The best.   Yeah, I know, you think all the blogs say that to their readers. That very well may be true, but I really mean it!…

If you have ever been to Rome and stood in front of the grand and glorious Trevi Fountain, you will see people chucking in coin after coin, over their shoulder. Legend has is that if you throw coins in the…