On our way across Italy from Liguria to Venice we stopped in the outskirts of Modena. We visited a balsamic vinegar producer (an acetaia). Acetaia Paltrinieri has been in the business since 1845. We have long been balsamic fans and our interest has grown in recent years as we’ve watched our friends at the Terraces […]
There are other things wonderful about Firenze, including d’Uffizi and the Galleria dell’Accademia with Michelangelo’s David. Not to mention the Arno River and Ponte Vecchio (with the crazy crowds) and the fun streets scenes (was this a BYOB party/parade). We also experienced an Italian cooking class, complete with student participation (the cooking AND the eating part). We […]
One of our best memories of our trip to Denia was Calle Loreto. One night we asked the open ended question of the hotel staffer “Where is the best place to go for dinner.” He was not going to be trapped that easily. There are fifty right answers depending on who asks the question, etc. […]
When I first booked our trip to the Bosque, I reserved a room in Socorro (15 miles away). I stayed in Socorro last year on my Bosque scouting mission. After looking around for other options, it was suggested that I call the Dancing Cranes Guest House and Gallery. I talked to Jim and he told […]
We are staying in a VRBO (Vacation Rental by Owner) in the Notting Hill area. I am hooked on this. Short of staying in your own place or that of a friend it seems hard to beat. We have a three bedroom flat with a kitchen, 2 1/2 baths and laundry for less that most […]
Wednesday night was the night of the traditional Le Torri dinner. The Cantini family (papa Paolo, mama Maria Pia and our host, son Gabriele) not only welcomed us with a beautiful buffet on Saturday when we arrived, but also offered a dinner mid-week that we happily did not pass up! We don’t have photos of […]
Well it is finally set. We fly into Malpensa airport A, take the train into Milan Central to stay near the Duomo for a couple of days. Then we drive to Bologna B (I wonder if anyone can sing the Oscar Meyer theme song like Jack?) for the night. We then will wind our way […]
Last weekend, to celebrate our eighteenth anniversary we went to the Bayport Cookery. It was during their Morel Fest so we were in for a treat. A couple of sample images (not necessarily what we were served but a good indication): Yowsa…it was great. Here is what we were in store for: * ~ First […]
