October 30, 2013
Received this beautiful photo from Italia Magazine. I will be visiting the Vatican Gardens on November 15. The gardens cover about 57 acres, which is most of the Vatican Hill. The gardens and parks have a history going back to the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Filled with fountains and sculptures there are also several underground […]
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December 15, 2010
I just counted my Italian cookbooks and am at a grand total of 11 and growing. For inspiration, I also go on the Internet to my favorites, Giada De Laurentiis, Mario Balti and Lidia Matticchio Bastianich to name a few. Following is one of my favorite recipes for a dinner party. It is impressive, tasty […]
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