Sunrise, sunset, Orvieto style

Fellow Italophile Debra has posted some wonderful photos of Orvieto. I loved the place when I was there in June and thought this worth re-blogging. Ciao for now.

When life gives you thinly sliced beef…

Beef braciole soaking up all the yummy juices from the sugo. This reminds me of my mother Louise Pergolini. She didn't make braciole often, but it was one of my favourites. She had the meat cut thin by the butcher so there was no pounding to do. Hubby Roo has seasoned these thin pieces of…

A Fig Tree for our Garden

Springtime is planting time and a Fig tree is the latest addition to our garden. This one is known as the Persian Prolific. It's a "strong grower with mid-season fruit, light purple skin and honey coloured flesh" according to the cultural notes. We look forward to our first fruits! Published via Pressgram