La Morra is an ancient finger game, similar to rock-paper-scissors, that has been played for over 3,000 years throughout the Mediterranean. Watch the game in action here: It remains incredibly popular in Italy, particularly in our region of Le Marche. No wonder! Italy’s first written reference to the game dates Read more
Around August 15th, Ferragosto, some coastal towns in Le Marche celebrate the Festa del Mare – a festival dedicated to the sea. These events often feature a solemn mass, a boat procession out to sea, a ceremony in memory of those who lost their lives at sea, and sometimes a Read more
A wonderful exhibition by Anne-Mie Devolder and Roy Bijhouwer. The two, committed to architecture and art, own a casa in Le Marche and have dedicated the exhibition Movimento e Cambiamento to the landscape and country life in the region where they love. Elke has had the pleasure of seeing them 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
We left you before the holidays with the special recipe of aniseed biscuits by Mamma Graziella. It was a wonderful afternoon at Elke’s and, as anticipated, we… – actually they- managed to bake three different kinds of biscuits! Today is time to show you the recipes by Silvia, from LeckereKekse.de Read more
Easter 2021 (well, also Easter 2020) is nothing but usual for us, in Le Marche. In fact, we usually go out and enjoy very big meals (that last between 3 and 4 hours) in restaurants or with our families on Easter Sunday. This year we are forced to celebrate at Read more