"Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each." - Henry David Thoreau As I broke open the pomegranate and brilliant red seeds tumbled into the waiting bowl, I glanced up at that quotation by Thoreau tacked on the ...
The End of the Season
Like clockwork, the end of October often brings with it a big storm and an abrupt change in the seasons. One day the beaches will be dotted with sunbathers enjoying the last warm autumn days while holding onto summer for as long as possible and then the next the beaches will be barren and covered ...
Book Review | At Least You’re in Tuscany by Jennifer Criswell
As an expat in Italy, I'm drawn to memoirs by writers who have followed a similar journey of uprooting life and going in search of a new pathway in a new country. Naturally, if the book is about expat life in Italy, then it's probably top of my "must read" list. I was thrilled to receive an advance ...
Recipe | Bietola with Mustard Seeds
The change of the seasons is official when it arrives in the markets of Italy. Or, at least, it's officially tasty! Fruits and vegetables suddenly appear that we haven't enjoyed for awhile, and it's fun to see what will be new at the market each week. Shopping seasonally and locally is a healthy ...
