About twenty years ago we first visited the Tornesi winery on a Brunello wine buying trip. Since then we’ve been back every year. The owner, Maurizio Tornesi, has become a friend, and we’ve watched his winery grow and transform…always for the better. On our visit last week we joined the family for lunch in their home….
Weekend Trips
Saturday outdoor market in Sperlonga
Saturday morning is the big outdoor market day in Sperlonga. One of my favorite vendors has an assortment of olives cured by his family owned azienda agricola, including local Gaeta olives. He also prepares whole red peppers in an agrodolce bath. Most of the peppers go by the wayside as the process is lengthy and…
Marinated anchovies with spacca sassi, Portonovo, Monte Conero, Le Marche
We spend time in Portonovo every year, usually for brief weekend trips of a few days. Some of our closest friends live there and an additional benefit is the spectacular beauty of the area: the lush mountains of the Monte Conero spill dramatically into the Adriatic Sea. The beach is covered with white stones and…
Bed And Breakfast Piazza Dante – Napoli
Last week before going to Naples the first thing I did was to check with the blogger community for suggestions on a place to stay. I have to thank Walks of Italy for the two accommodation suggestions made as both were fabulous. We ended up staying at the Dante B&B, so named due to its…
Leon d’Oro Restaurant – Piazza Dante, Naples
We arrived at our bed and breakfast a bit too late for lunch. Simona, the delightful owner of the Dante B&B, suggested that we stop down at the Leon d’Oro restaurant & pizzeria to make our dinner reservation as it books up quickly for the evening. Even though it was almost 4 pm there were…
Capri: an Indian summer day before Christmas
Capri is my husband’s favorite place and I have to agree that the island’s beauty is indisputable. Unfortunately what Capri has become, at least in the centro, is a high-end tourist location for the very wealthy. No characteristic, artisanal items on sale here; what you’re most likely to find are the top designers, and costly…
Sperlonga Seafood Festival
I’ve been going to Sperlonga for over twenty years; it’s become our seaside home away from home. It’s an easy drive to get there and an even easier, more relaxing train ride. The whitewashed centro storico is lovely and beautifully maintained. It spills down to two beach areas: one is the side with remains of…