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A Home in Umbria

Post author:michael
Post published:May 23, 2012
Post category:Living Here

Life in Bettona The reality of living on two different continents means that I’m not always sure where I am these days. Friends in New York forget the time difference…

A year in Review

Post author:michael
Post published:December 28, 2011
Post category:Testimonials

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_gallery interval="3" images="4543,4511,4514,4392,4378,3501,3437,3436" img_size="450"][vc_column_text] Back to the blog > [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text] 2011 - A year in review 2011 has been a wonderful season for aWeekinUmbria with more than twice…

Arezzo Antiques Fair

Post author:michael
Post published:September 5, 2011
Post category:Outings

Excursion: Arezzo (in Tuscany) The first Sunday (and the Saturday before) of every month is the big Antique market in Arezzo. Only an hour away in Tuscany, Arezzo is midway…

Eurochocolate

Post author:michael
Post published:August 25, 2011
Post category:A Taste of Umbria

EUROCHOCOLATEOctober 13-22, 2017The chocolate festival to end all chocolate festivals, Eurochocolate, comes to Perugia once again in October. Chocolate lovers from all over Italy descend on this medieval town during…

Ferragosto rose

Post author:michael
Post published:August 15, 2011
Post category:Living Here

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_gallery interval="3" images="3300" img_size="450"][vc_column_text] Back to the blog > [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text] Ferragosto rose Today is Ferragosto*, the 15th of August, a holiday in Italy. For the next two weeks…

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Frasassi Caves

Post author:michael
Post published:August 10, 2011
Post category:Outings

Excursion:So I ventured out of Umbria (which is occasionally allowed) on an adventure to le Marche with some friends last week.Destination: the caves called Frasassi. It was about an hour and a half,…

Recipe: The Best Cabbage & Potatoes

Post author:michael
Post published:November 28, 2010
Post category:Food & Wine

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_gallery interval="3" images="4323" img_size="full"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text] Recipe: The Best Cabbage & Potatoes Cabbage! I’ve never really liked it no matter how it was cooked. Usually recognized as the soggy mess boiled…

My jam cupboard

Post author:michael
Post published:August 28, 2010
Post category:Food & Wine

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="4268" img_size="450"][vc_column_text] Back to entire blog > [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text] My jam cupboard Although I have made jam most summers for over 20 years, it has taken on a…

After the storm

Post author:michael
Post published:August 14, 2010
Post category:Living Here

I know I’ve spoken to just about everyone about my fascination with the clouds here in Umbria — to me they are completely different than the clouds I grew up…

So, where is Umbria?

Post author:michael
Post published:July 25, 2010
Post category:Living Here

Last time I was in New York, I was talking to someone at a party and, when I said I lived in Umbria, he asked. “Is that in Duchess or…

Living here is . . .

Post author:michael
Post published:July 20, 2010
Post category:Living Here

. . . extraordinary. I think that’s the best adjective. ex·traor·di·nary adj 1 a : going beyond what is usual, regular, or customary <extraordinary powers> b : exceptional to a very marked extent <extraordinary beauty Yep, that’s it. Everything…

Recipe: Farfalle/Sausage & Zucchini

Post author:michael
Post published:April 28, 2010
Post category:Food & Wine

Recipe: Farfalle with Sausage & Zucchini This is a hearty recipe filled with the flavor of Umbria and easy to make. 1lb of good Italian sausage (without fennel); 1 large…