What's your favorite Italian dish? That's one of the questions I'm asked most often when visiting family and friends back in America. When I say pasta with chickpeas, the response is usually one of surprise or interest. I've always loved chickpeas, but I had never enjoyed them cooked in such a ...
First Signs of Spring
The first signs of spring are arriving on the Amalfi Coast. The sun is warm, and it feels just that little bit warmer each day. The narrow streets of Amalfi feel like one big construction zone. Walking through town is a bit like winding your way through a maze of tables set outside while floors are ...
Annual Reading Meme 2011
I’ve never been much for memes. While I enjoy reading them, and have even taken my turn at writing one, I’ve never felt like the questions related to my life in a way that made me want to return year after year. For the past few years, however, I’ve been keeping a reading journal where I note down ...
Sunshine & Snow in Amalfi
The colors of February on the Amalfi Coast are some of the most vivid and striking of the entire year. The sea in Amalfi turns a particular shade of intense blue that I've only noticed this time of year. It reminds me of the first time I visited Amalfi and stood marveling at that shade of blue back ...
