MARIA MATER MISERICORDIAE Amazingly this past Saturday I was invited to join members of FAI (Fondo Ambiente Italiano) to the exhibition of Maria Mater Misericordiae in Senigallia, that is located in the northern part of Le Marche. This was held in the beautiful Palazzo del Duca, and we had a special guided tour from the wonderful … Continue reading Mary, Mother of mercy…
Baccalaaaa!!!!
Dried salted Codfish, is known as, baccala. This past weekend a nearby village called Montelparo, is famous in our parts for their Baccala Festival. I have been going for the past 6 years. Sometimes up in the village, but most of the time with the same group of friends, to a very special Agriturismo called Fonte di … Continue reading Baccalaaaa!!!!
Happy New Year Snow 2017
Yes, it snows here.... this photo I just took from my terrace of the snow-covered rolling hills we have here (sorry for the phone wires). This is only the beginning, we have many more days of snowfall. This also means that 40 min west of my house there is full-blown Skiing, Snowboarding, hiking with snowshoes and … Continue reading Happy New Year Snow 2017
Merry Christmas with Goodies!
This morning, I woke up thinking..... Oh, I need to go pick up some Christmas goodies for all the Christmas dinner parties we must attend. So I thought of my favorite bakery. Anytime I have brought something from this bakery to a dinner party we were invited to, the guests take one bite and all I hear … Continue reading Merry Christmas with Goodies!
Olive Picking
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