On November 7, 2015 I had the privilege to meet Veronica Granatiero and Gianni Cucinello with the Suoni del Sud Orchestra. Suoni del Sud translates to the “Sounds of the South”. This wonderful orchestra is composed of musicians from Puglia, mostly Foggia, and includes violins, violas, clarinet, oboe, horn, sax, piano, guitars, drums, bass, and […]
Chestnut Honey
I have to share a secret with you all and let me tell you I was on the fence of sharing this EXQUISITE food item which I found this past summer. CHESTNUT HONEY is my new food love…I was told to try it on top of ricotta..the moment I tasted it I tell you church […]
Andiamo per un aperitivo!! “translation: Lets me go for a Cocktail” A cocktail, in Italy is called an “apertivo”…one afternoon I said to my 75 year old mom “andiamo per un apertivo” let’s go for a drink… Waiter: Ciao..Come va? “translation: Hi…how are you?” Me: Ciao vogliamo un apertivo di Aperol & Prosecco, Grazie “translation: […]
Aperol Spritz
If you’ve been to Italy, you’ve no doubt seen folks sitting on the piazza having a cocktail before dinner. I can almost guarantee you that cocktail isn’t a scotch on the rocks or a martini. Italy is the land of the aperitivo, or aperitif—a pre-dinner cocktail that’s usually light on alcohol and refreshing. The aperitivo […]
