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The Pleasures of Piemonte
The Pleasures of Piemonte

Tucked into the northwest corner of Italy, Piemonte is one of the most prosperous and less visited regions in Italy.

Tucked into the northwest corner of Italy, Piemonte is one of the most prosperous and less visited regions in Italy. Castle-topped hill towns will delight you with stunning view of farms, fields and vineyards and the magnificent mountains.

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Pis del Pesio, Hiking in the Maritime Alps.

I have always loved the mountains and I remember my first train ride to Piemonte fondly as the train chugged its way through the Maritime Alps from the city of Ventimiglia to the town of Fossano in the region of Piedmont.

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Too Much Pasta? Impossible

Buongiorno amici! It is time for a new recipe and a short video clip. I’ve been working a bit on my video skills, and while I’m certainly not a professional film maker yet, (ha-ha) the bar has been raised

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Whimsy in the woods and clearing away the blues

January 22, 2022January 22, 2022 / Lisa's Dolce Italia / 2 Comments

We are on the right path COVID-19 is still wreaking havoc all over the world. My oldest son, Filippo, was supposed to arrive from LA today, but when he went to take his Covid test to fly, he came up positive. I am so disappointed and understand that is the risk of traveling these days, … Continue reading Whimsy in the woods and clearing away the blues

Time For Takeoff!

August 18, 2021August 18, 2021 / Lisa's Dolce Italia / 4 Comments

Travel has taken off again with a name that makes it sound like there’s a vendetta to be won…revenge travel! Simultaneously, COVID is not yet done with us, and while we dream of hitting the road again and even go so far as to make plans, when the travel date is imminent, anxiety sets in. … Continue reading Time For Takeoff!

Una Fine Settimana a Roma…A weekend in Rome

June 16, 2021June 16, 2021 / Lisa's Dolce Italia / Leave a comment

Piazza della Pietra Hello my friends, it has been a long time since I have added anything to my blog. Life under lock-down didn't was mostly uninspiring as we couldn't go anywhere. Over the last month however, life has been moving in an uplifting direction and I was finally able to spend a weekend in … Continue reading Una Fine Settimana a Roma…A weekend in Rome

Tajarin con le Ortiche (Stinging Nettle Tagliatelle)

March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 / Lisa's Dolce Italia / 2 Comments

Spring is finely taking hold here in Piemonte. I am always surprised at how just a few kilometers can make a difference in the hues of green we see as the winter world starts to recede. Three weeks ago, the forsythia bushes in Torino were already in full bloom while here they were still just … Continue reading Tajarin con le Ortiche (Stinging Nettle Tagliatelle)

La Gallina Vecchia Fa Buon Brodo

January 9, 2021January 9, 2021 / Lisa's Dolce Italia / 3 Comments

Photo by Kim Gorga on Unsplash La gallina, or is it a chicken? La gallina vecchia fa buon brodo is and old Italian saying that comes from farmers that literally translates to "an old hen makes good broth." The meaning behind this is that with age comes experience that makes someone particularly good at something. Living in Italy … Continue reading La Gallina Vecchia Fa Buon Brodo

Buon Natale

December 24, 2020January 23, 2022 / Lisa's Dolce Italia / Leave a comment

The holidays are unfolding a bit differently this year for many of us around the world. Here in Piemonte, instead of the big family gathering of 20+ people we are used to, Christmas will be an intimate affair, but there will be no shortage of good food on the table, a nice bottle of wine, … Continue reading Buon Natale

Thanksgiving Reflections

December 8, 2020December 9, 2020 / Lisa's Dolce Italia / 1 Comment

Thanksgiving 2019 Thanksgiving came to our house a bit late this year.  It’s not something we celebrate in Italy but being American it is a holiday I traditionally love and usually manage to spend with my expat friends right after finishing what is always the last tour of my season, often a week in Rome.  … Continue reading Thanksgiving Reflections

The Pleasures of Piemonte

September 12, 2020August 4, 2022 / Lisa's Dolce Italia

Tucked into the northwest corner of Italy, Piemonte is one of the most prosperous and less visited regions in Italy. Castle-topped hill towns will delight you with stunning view of farms, fields and vineyards and the magnificent mountains

Too Much Pasta? Impossibile!

June 20, 2020January 27, 2021 / Lisa's Dolce Italia / 7 Comments

Buongiorno amici! It is time for a new recipe and a short video clip. I've been working a bit on my video skills, and while I'm certainly not a professional film maker yet, (ha-ha) the bar has been raised a tiny bit.

Pis del Pesio, Hiking in the Maritime Alps.

June 9, 2020September 12, 2020 / Lisa's Dolce Italia / 9 Comments

I have always loved the mountains and I remember my first train ride to Piemonte fondly as the train chugged its way through the Maritime Alps from the city of Ventimiglia to the town of Fossano in the region of Piedmont. I had been invited by family friends to come and visit as I was … Continue reading Pis del Pesio, Hiking in the Maritime Alps.

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