In a preview of coming attractions here is the first in what will be a series of cooking videos starring me, Jude, occasionally Mz. Riz and others as we cook, talk and eat. I keep reminding myself there has to be a first time. I now know how hard it is to be in FRONT of the camera. I'm sure I'll improve. Hope you enjoy. … [Read more...]
Rome Day Three: Where I Fell In Love…Again
Mz. Riz and I set out to walk to the Coliseum and Forum. The crisp blue skies of our Vatican visit lay behind a shroud of gray, muting the majesty of domes, softening their edges. The Tevere's waters rush powerfully under bridges. The walk is slow. I have seen many beautiful sites in these three days yet the glimpse of Mz. Riz wrapped in her scarf watching the river fills my … [Read more...]
Rome, Italy: Day One
Our Tuesday morning flight to Rome, Italy proves to be easy with no lines at LAX. Midway through our flight an oddly familiar voice demands “Trash” we looked up to see Richard Simmons collecting trash for the flight attendants in a shinny workout outfit. A bit odd, but we take it as a good omen. The only hiccup to the twenty hour journey, our car is late due to the Pope’s … [Read more...]
Weekly Photo Challenge: From Above
Weekly Photo Challenge: From Above Love this challenge. Just returned from Italy where we spent most of our time looking up at the grandeur of Rome, Naples and Pompeii. There were three occasions in which looking down FROM ABOVE made my heart sing. Hope you enjoy as well. The Vatican … [Read more...]
Gensola Trattoria, Rome: When in Rome, follow Katie Parla’s advice
http://www.osterialagensola.it/ … [Read more...]