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Secrets of the Blue Grotto

Posted by: Barry

Tagged in: Italian Life , Amalfi Coast

The flourescent glow of the Blue Grotto off Capri, Amalfi Coast, Italy

Are you one of the many who dream of visiting the Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzura) on the Isle of Capri just off of the Amalfi Coast in Italy? I was too.

The Blue Grotto is a seemingly magical cave on Capri. When inside, the light coming from outside the cave reflects off of the white cavern floor giving the water a fluorescent blue color that seems to have been sent from the heavens. It should be on everyone’s list of places to see before they die. Unfortunately, most tourists are sent home disappointed, as the grotto is frequently closed due to high tides or rough seas. It’s too bad they did not know the secret.

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Buying White Truffles in Alba

Posted by: Barry

Tagged in: Piemonte , Italian Life

White Truffles from Alba, Piemonte, Italy



It’s the best time of year for foodies in Italy. The Barbera grapes are being harvested, the Nebbiolo will be picked soon, but right now, we can find winter (white) truffles being sold on the streets and in markets all around Piemonte! Of course the center of activity is in Alba, where people are getting ready for the International White Truffle Festival to open up. In the mean time, however, there are plenty of offerings to be had. I found wonderful cheeses flavored with these rare white truffles to be a perfect match for the Barbaresco wines of the region. The Toma infused with white truffle seemed to be the best.

White Truffles and cheese from Alba, Piemonte, Italy




White Truffle Season Has Started

Posted by: Barry

Tagged in: Videos , Piemonte , Italian Life

White Truffles from Alba, Piemonte, Italy


Italy’s culinary prize, the white truffle, comes into season from late September until mid November each year. Chefs and celebrities from around the world will bid thousands of Euro for these underground tubers, enhancing the flavor of everything from breakfast to desserts.


Watch the video above as Mario and Rocky take us White Truffle Hunting





The Masks of Venice

Posted by: Barry

Tagged in: Venice , Italian Life

Carnevale in Venice
Debbie and Barry at Carnevale

To wear a mask was considered a sign of freedom and breach of all social rules imposed by the Republic of Venice. In Venice it embodied - more than anywhere else - the need of playing, of gambling and enjoying life. In fact, Oscar Wilde once said, "Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him mask, and he will tell you the truth."


Barolo Wine Festival 2009

Posted by: Barry

Tagged in: Wine , Piemonte , Italian Life , Events

Barolo Castle - Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

September is harvest season in Piemonte. Barolo, the King of Wines is first, and the White Truffle of Alba is the next in line. As usual, the Italians welcome these harvests with festivals!

This year, the festival starts in Vergne, a pictoresque hamlet between Barolo and Narzole, with the FESTA DELL'AMICIZIA E DEL BON VIN (festival of friendship and good wine), from September 3rd to 7th. The program includes dance, music, kites meetings, wine tastings and a photography exhibition. For further information call (+39)017377305 or (+39)3392264982

Next is the Barolo Wine Festival (Festa del Vino Barolo) in the town of Barolo September 11-13, 2009




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