Great views….
Thought one might get fed up with the views after 10 years, but not in Umbria. Isn't it great?
Lavender haircut…..
Great weather to work outside so time for the annual lavender trimming. It is quite a big job since we have a lot of plants here. They say August is the month to do it but September is fine as wel and...
Festa dei Nonni
Mothersday and fathersday I am familiar with most but what about grandparentsday? They have it in Italy, on 2 October to be exact. At schools children make presents for their nonni (grandparents) and here and there they organise a special day at school! Since in rural...
I primi d’Italia
We had some friends over so what better to do than head to lovely Foligno to visit the Primi d'Italia. A long weekend of tasting a wide offering of primi. Primi can be pasta, soups, bruschetta's etc. Basically anything that can serve as a first course. Prices vary but...
Fire!
It has cooled down a bit but is still is unusually warm for the time of the year. A few weeks ago on a very hot day the intense smell of smoke entered my nose. Ah great, BBQ and cold beer was the first...
Dried olives…..
Dried olives, nope not some obscure Umbrian delicacy but nature at work. For two months we didn't see any rain, yet temperatures were high. This puts great stress on plant life. Tomatoes burned, salads evaporated and even the hardy Umbrian olive trees are suffering....
I Primi d’Italia.
If you happen to be in the Umbria area enjoying the downright fantastic weather why not head to Foligno for a rather original dining experience? From tomorrow till Sunday Foligno will be first course HQ of Italia. Great chance to enjoy first courses from all over...
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