Three local wines all three Trebbiano Spolentino, a local Trebbiano clone, all three very different. Now Trebbiano is famous for giving wine of poor quality. Some might argue that Valentini's Trebbiano isn't bad at all and that is Trebbiano! Yes but that is Trebbiano...
What we have here is Italian inventiveness at the max. Let me explain. You know the feeling you really fancy something grilled on a woodfire but, especially in winter, can't be bothered to go out and light a fire? What to do? Do like they do in Umbria! ... take some...
Despite the absense of a shining sun, we got two shiny pictures of the Umbrian hills / mountains.
If you love music as well as Italy a good time to visit 'il bel paese' would be the month of July. Not only can you sip a nice espresso on a lovely Piazza of your choice but you can also enjoy some of the worlds finest musicians. Where? Umbria Jazz naturalmente! The...
We are approaching the month of Italy's biggest wine event, the famous Vinitaly. As you might have guessed, year-round there are lots of smaller events held throughout Italy. Last Saturday for instance we visited Vinix in Perugia. Because of the...
Sagrantino, Montefalco, Sangiovese, all words that connect Umbria to a famous drink referred by many. But it is not only wine they make in Umbria you can find some tasty beer as well. Last Friday Villla Taticchi had organized a cheese and beer tasting evening. The...
Last week I entered a shop and was greeted by the view of some splendid Dutch flowers. Now I know our beloved neighbours love flowers and especially narcissus and tulips so despite the steep price I bought some and handed them over to my neighbour. Next day a car came...
Do you know that feeling just before bedtime you sleepily brush your teeth, let the dogs out for a little wee, switch of the lights in the kitchen and living room slide into bed only to be very clear awake a few seconds later. It is the touch of the icecold sheets...
According to Dutch research taking a holiday won't necessarily increase your happiness. The study showed that the largest increase in happiness comes from the simple act of planning a vacation. In the study, the effect of vacation anticipation boosted happiness for...
Clicking through all pictures on my camera I hit upon these. I took them in December walking some lovely hills near my house. Now growing a nice patch of grass is not an easy thing to do in Umbria so I was amazed when I hit the top...
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