www.copyright-free-pictures.org.ukApril 1st is a day of trickery and shenanigans around the world, and Italy is no exception. In Italy, instead of an April Fool's trick, you play a trick that makes someone the pesce d'aprile, or literally the fish of April. Sounds pretty silly, doesn't it? That's ...
Tempting Tuesday: Naples at Table
This Tuesday I would like to tempt your taste buds with a little tale from the beginning of my culinary adventures on the Amalfi Coast. When I first arrived here two years ago, I have to admit I was quite nervous to start cooking for my boyfriend. There I was, a novice with Italian cooking, trying ...
Sunday Shout-out: Aglio, Olio & Peperoncino
The Italians are famous for their many traditions centered around food. A wonderful part of my last two years in Italy has been discovering and attempting to prepare the traditional meals and desserts that seem to come with every holiday. Food traditions here are not only centered around the ...
Out & About: First Signs of Summer Traffic in Amalfi
The first signs of summer traffic are starting to arrive on the Amalfi Coast. More and more buses arrive each day, which means the return of the inevitable mini traffic jams. The one above was caused by a poor tourist who had decided to rent a lovely Mercedes for a day on the Amalfi Coast. In this ...