RedRedCircle

It was as a Camp Fire Girl in fifth grade that I learned to sew by stitching along the lines of binder paper. I've been sewing by machine and by hand ever since and fabric is one of the things that...

Heart of the Renaissance

Mar 30, 2010 | Discoveries, Featured Articles, Firenze - Florence, Food!, Incredible Locations, Journal, Meals, Photos, Shopping & Markets

If you haven't been to Firenze (Florence), put it on your "life list" of must-see places in the world. Really. Two years ago I spent a couple of afternoons exploring Firenze, but I hadn't been back...

I Love Firenze! (Florence)

Mar 27, 2010 | Firenze - Florence, Incredible Locations, Journal, Quips

A Ligurian Lunch

Mar 1, 2010 | Cheese, Featured Articles, Food!, Incredible Locations, Journal, Meals, People, Photos, Sanremo

Dinner the night before was followed by a long lunch the next day. Renata and Angelo, who live in a town within walking distance from Sanremo, were having some friends over on Sunday and I was...

Dinner with Sanremo Friends

Feb 28, 2010 | Food!, Incredible Locations, Journal, Meals, People, Photos, Sanremo

It's a natural for friends to gather for food and conversation. This is worldwide, but I find that the Italians do it well and do it often. Last weekend, in Sanremo, seven of us got together for...

Pureéd Rabbit Livers

Feb 28, 2010 | Featured Articles, Food!, Incredible Locations, Journal, Meals, Sanremo

It's an old time, secret family recipe and I took an oath not to reveal the ingredients, but I can show a couple of photos and give just a sketchy description. Essentially, you cut up a rabbit,...