Narrations, anecdotes, talks about food, and short stories of a lesser known Italy by SeveDB
Andrea Camilleri—the father of Commissario Montalbano died today aged 93. May he Rest In Peace, I will be always grateful for the great company his books provided me with. His books were constant companions during my summer vacations, and always added in my suitcase for my trips–they are not too thick–perfect for traveling. Camilleri once […]
Pappa al pomodoro is a poor first course of peasant origin, typically Tuscan, to be precise in Siena; prepared with stale Tuscan bread, peeled tomatoes, garlic, basil and plenty of extra virgin olive oil, it was originally made as a recovery plate for the leftover bread. Excellent as a hot soup in winter, the tomato […]
The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region–Italy’s north-easternmost region–has an important production of wines. In a total of eight Doc and Docg areas, all located in the southern area of the region between hills and plains close to the sea, quality wines are produced such as Ramandolo, Colli Orientali del Friuli in its numerous variations, Collio Bianco […]
How to taste the rocket The best way to eat rocket is—as with all vegetables—to eat it fresh. Try to wash it well and buy only the one with the green leaves and not yellowed; if you keep it in the fridge, remember to dry it well after cleaning it and to keep it in […]
Torcello History Its history has very ancient origins, so much so that, through some testimonies received, it can be affirmed with certainty that it was inhabited since the times of the Roman Empire. An island that every year attracts the attention of tourists from every corner of the world, thanks to its enormous archaeological and […]
I am looking for a new camera and the first one to know is Facebook. 😁 I need to replace my old Canon, one because it is not working properly anymore, and two–and probably because of–I’m not using it as often as it weights too much on my shoulder, hence I often opt to take […]
Cinque terre are all beautiful, but Portofino is magic! A name known all over the world, synonymous with elegance and ”dolce vita” Around the famous little ”piazzetta” flows the desire for a holiday. It is one of the symbolic places of Liguria and tourism in the Mediterranean. Famous in the world and everything to see: […]
It is not Luciana’s Octopus. Instead the dish owes its name to the village of S. Lucia, one of the most ancient and characteristic neighborhoods of Naples, famous in the past for being a fishermen’s area called the Luciani, today the neighborhood is one of the most famous districts of Naples. The Luciana octopus recipe […]
To find simplicity. With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it can be difficult to allocate time for ourselves, whether it be for exercise, meditation, prayer, relaxation, or anything else. A way to switch off, or maybe to recharge yourself with positive energy, a specific prayer, a moment of sharing with other people, to […]
Venice is a hot destination, but if you live near-by the one thing you want to do is to avoid Venice in summer, especially after schools close. What to do then? Well the islands on the laguna are the alternative. Burano is also relatively busy, and if you visit for the first time you may […]
There is nothing like summer to entice you to prepare healthy and tasty drinks. So fresh and refreshing that are good for your health just looking at them. Always with natural and tasty fresh fruits, but also vegetables, and herbs. Always different according to what is available at the moment. Today it was “Almond Apricot” […]
I’m talking about summer! Summer is for savoring and experiencing. But summer is also for the eyes. It means long days, more light, more outdoors. In summer I love to take pictures of all the bounty that is given to us by this generous season. The blooms, the fruits, and vegetables. I do feel healthier […]
