Getting legally married in Italy can be a bit of an Odyssey.  What may seem obvious in your country isn’t so in Italy.  The most obvious answer is to choose a lovely city hall, follow directions, and set a date. You will have to pay a fee to the municipality that is normally around €400. […]

I love artichokes—they are beautiful to look at and yummy to eat!  This blog post is inspired by all the times I passed by my local market and saw heaps of delicious artichokes!  Enjoy! 

One of my husband and I’s favourite pastimes is to drive through the countryside at the weekend! I guess you could call us Sunday Drivers.  I always find it a delight to see the family ‘orti’ or vegetable gardens nestled between the acres and acres of vineyards.  We sometimes pop into a local  trattoria and […]