We couldn’t have arrived at a more perfect time. The setting sun was throwing it’s last rays on Assisi’s medieval
Having narrowly avoided a minor car ‘incident’ today I just wanted to say a quick word about the Italian roundabout!
After a difficult year last year (I apologise for no postings) I asked for 2017 to be full of new
‘Porcini mushrooms are scarce this year’ was the word on the street. I had been searching for fresh porcini for
I stopped and chatted with a nomadic pastore this morning as he grazed his flock along the river. Well strictly
The good thing about the New Year so far is that my skin is beautifully hydrated! This is thanks to
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Hello, I’m Faustina Gilbey, and I’ve been on a lifelong adventure of exploration, both in travel and in the kitchen. Italy has become my home, fulfilling a dream I’ve cherished for years. As Marcel Proust said, “my dream became my address.” Traveling the world, I’ve immersed myself in writing, cooking, and the vibrant tapestry of global cuisines. The heart of my culinary journey lies in the bustling markets of India, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, where I’ve marveled at the artistry of local dishes crafted from simple ingredients, herbs, and spices. Amidst the sounds of sizzling woks and chopping knives, I’ve embraced the vegetarian delights of each culture, savoring the essence of their culinary traditions. Join me as I share tales of flavor, culture, and the joy of discovery from here in Italy and around the globe.
“Cavolo!……..cavolo?!” could roughly be translated as “crikey!..…..cabbage??!” Cavolo being not only Italian for cabbage – but also a ‘cripes’, ‘good grief’, ‘holy cow’ type of expression!And indeed “crikey” what
After a difficult year last year (I apologise for no postings) I asked for 2017 to be full of new and exciting experiences and….wham!.. the...
‘Porcini mushrooms are scarce this year’ was the word on the street. I had been searching for fresh porcini for a while but everyone kept...
I stopped and chatted with a nomadic pastore this morning as he grazed his flock along the river. Well strictly speaking he, being nomadic, stopped...
The good thing about the New Year so far is that my skin is beautifully hydrated! This is thanks to the fact that I spent...
It’s amazing to think that only a couple of weeks ago we were at the annual ‘Fiera del Peperone’ or Pepper Festival in Carmagnola, a...
