After leaving Morganton we took a flight to Boston , Massachusetts . We had two days until our next appointment ,so decided to take in the Boston sights with some long walks and regular burger stops . I know there are plenty of alternatives , but the truth is we love burgers and they [...]
It’s tradition in Italy that on Christmas eve we can only eat fish . I have to be honest and admit i don’t remember why . Just like i never remember to order any fish in time.
All across the country people are running around collecting orders or buying fish from their local fishmongers .If [...]
Spaghetti alle vongole
Yesterday morning I was woken up very early with a cup of fantastic dark coffee and a wonderful gift next to my pillow .There were two reasons for this, first it was very early because I had a busy and exciting day ahead of me and the second reason IT WAS [...]
Chocolate and gelatin pear dessert served with coffee cream.
After a fun filled hectic Christmas spent with family and friends Nick and I decided we would have a quiet New Years eve with a good dinner, maybe watch a movie and then go to bed! In short, no big celebrations saving all our energy [...]
WINE AND FOOD TOURS
If you have some time free during your stay in Umbria, why not visit some of the best local Cantine (wine estates) in the Orvieto area for a tour, a wine tasting and the chance to buy some of your favourite wines.
You can also visit the best cheese makers of [...]
Coregone
If you ever happen to be on holiday in Orvieto, remember to visit Bolsena Lake .I love this place it’s very clean and not built up. My favorite part is under Gradoli village ,there, unlike in many places in Italy, you can still find large areas where there are no ombrelloni and no [...]
ABOUT
Myself
My name is Simona and I am originally a Roman, I moved to Umbria, near Orvieto 11 years ago. Umbria, the green heart of Italy is also the heart of the slow food movement, now spreading worldwide.
This is the region where wine and good food are an intergral part [...]
women who prepare the sausage
“La Sagra” is a traditional food festival held across Italy all year around . The typical products of each region, with their times of maturation and harvesting, are the reasons that determine the seasons and manner of celebration. The food, though simple, is made by local people – usually [...]
Fresh sea air and long sandy beaches ...
After leaving Morganton we took a flight to Boston , Massachusetts . We had two days until our next appointment ,so decided to take in the Boston sights with some long walks and regular burger stops . I know there are plenty of alternatives , but the truth is we love burgers and they [...]