Monthly Archives: November 2011

Rome still tops for foreign tourists

The survey says…. Rome!  It’s not a surprise as I often see the Colosseum packed with tourists regardless of the season.  Also with so many attractions in one city, there’s no reason not to visit Rome. Guess which city came in second? [Read more…] Read More »

Homemade Ravioli Recipe: Pumpkin Filling

Homemade Ravioli Recipe: Pumpkin Filling

I have been wanting to make this homemade ravioli recipe for a while and when it rained this weekend, I decided to go for it. I love pumpkin and with autumn in its prime, pumkins are easily found in markets. After doing some research, I decided on this ravioli recipe by semplicementeinsieme.  It’s a simple ... Read More »

Ravello: Villa Rufolo

Ravello: Villa Rufolo

The view you get from Villa Rufolo in Ravello makes you feel like you are on top of the world. Breathtaking is an understatement! Ravello, in general, gives you the sensation that you have stepped into another world, one that is beyond the hustle and bustle of our world. Here in Ravello, you just experience ... Read More »

Bakery in Rome: The Perfect Bun

Bakery in Rome: The Perfect Bun

This bakery in Rome doesn’t sell the typical Italian goodies but caters to those who want a change or miss cupcakes, carrot cake and red velvet cake like I did this morning. I was making my way to visit Norceria Viola in Campo dei Fiori, thanks to the post written by Elizabeth Minchilli, but got ... Read More »

Olive Harvesting Time in Italy

Olive Harvesting Time in Italy

It’s olive harvesting time in Italy!  Thank goodness as we are down to our last bottle of olive oil.  While some may have already completed their harvest, our friends, whom we buy oil from, while be olive harvesting this Friday. It has been a while since we bought olive oil from the store and find ... Read More »