Insalata Caprese (Caprese Salad) is typically made with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil and olive oil. However, there are many variations. You might want to add chopped fresh garlic, Balsamic vinegar, or other herbs. During summer, there's nothing better than fresh ripe tomatoes picked directly from the vine. If you have room to grow them yourself, … [Read more...]
Garbanzo Bean Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
I’ve been trying to get more into eating beans and legumes because they’re so good for you and are a great substitution for meat. One of my favorites is garbanzo beans, also known as chickpeas. They’re part of the legume family and are popular in Italian and Middle Eastern cooking. I created the Garbanzo Bean Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes featured below because it’s not only … [Read more...]
Tuscan Garbanzo Bell Pepper Soup
The perfect meal for Baby Boomers is a bowl of soup made with vegetables, whole grains, and/or beans. That's because most soup is low calorie, hydrating and nutritious. It's the best way to go on a diet without actually going on one. The Italians know how to make outstanding soup and this Tuscan Garbanzo Bell Pepper Soup recipe is no exception. It’s a combination of red onions, … [Read more...]
Touring Tuscany From Grand Cities to Rustic Hill Towns – Italy Photo Gallery
We spent 3 weeks touring Tuscany in November/December. It's a magnificent region where you can visit mysterious medieval cities and tiny Etruscan hill towns. All are located within driving distance. The food, the wine, and the magnificent views make it hard to ever leave. After we left Rome we took a train to Florence and headed off for a few days staying in Montecatini … [Read more...]
Rome – Food – Film – Grandeur – Photo Gallery of the Eternal City
In November/December 2014, Doug and I took an extended trip to Italy for 3 weeks. Our first stop was Rome, where we stayed for 4 days before visiting Tuscany, the Amalfi Coast, and then an 11-day cruise of the Mediterranean on the Queen Elizabeth. Below are additional photos of the Eternal City in addition to the ones I wrote about in other blog posts. The city was … [Read more...]
