Category Archives: Italia

Meet Jacopo

Posted on July 24, 2014 by babbityjean

In the summer of 2013, Bill and I had the honor of being “compeers” to an Italian pianist studying at the Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara.  The students at the Academy are called Fellows, and a compeer … Continue reading →

Posted in Arte, Foto, Italia, Italiano, Musica, Santa Barbara, Verona | 6 Comments

L’olio d’oliva

Posted on July 10, 2014 by babbityjean

Olive oil, of course, is becoming more and more popular in the United States.  While Spain produces the most in the world, there seems to be some cachet in having “Imported from Italy” on the label…so much so that there … Continue reading →

Posted in Cucina italiana, Italia, Italiano, Olivo, Puglia | 2 Comments

Il Cibo della Puglia

Posted on June 26, 2014 by babbityjean

The foods of this region of Italy (“the heel of the boot”) are quickly gaining favor among foodies for fresh flavors and healthy Mediterranean ingredients.  Vegetarians would be in heaven here.  Read on for cooking at the Masseria (farmhouse), including … Continue reading →

Posted in Cucina italiana, Foto, Italia, Italiano, Puglia, Vacanze, Viaggio | 2 Comments