It’s that time again! The first spring weekend is just around the corner and with it the Giornate FAI della Primavera. Every year the FAI, the Fondo Ambientale Italiano, offers a wide range of buildings, monuments, villas and other attractions not normally open to the public for visiting. In the Read more…
Finally spring! Wonderfully sunny and mild temperatures are the perfect conditions for some outdoor walking. It’s the time when nature shows itself at its best and flowers are blooming everywhere: wild daffodils, a huge variety of orchids, wild peonies, fragrant flowering gorse, you name it. That’s why we selected 3 Read more…
Last year I (wholeheartedly) talked about a typical, rich Easter breakfast with a promise to add the recipe for frittata con mentuccia (a kind of omelet with mint) later. And since Easter is approaching, here it is: I have to thank Elke for the research work! She found found different Read more…
It was November 18, 1917. That day there was a violent storm on the Adriatic coast. The villagers from the fishing village of Marotta were shocked to see how the warship of the Italian navy Capellini lost the battle against the harsh conditions: the ship eventually turned over in Falconara Read more…
Last year post was all focused on one of the most important and revolutionary female character of our region, Maria Montessori. This year I would like to celebrate the woman by introducing you to the animated art in Le Marche. I know, this may sound a little bit confusing, just Read more…
Today you should feel very honoured. You’re about to read the most precious recipe Mamma Graziella has in her cookbook. She’s very jealous of this one, and she’s kindly sharing it with you. Pizza di formaggio is an important part of the tradition of our family, and I grew up Read more…