Yearning to be in Italy. Studying the language, devouring everything I can about the country, planning travels and dreaming of a life there.
Living to cook and enjoying everything about food. Feeding friends and family and entertaining whenever I can.
I love what you are doing! Keep up the good work.
Reading your blog makes me hungry and want to jump on a plane to anywhere with good food!
Love your site! Will make it regular reading
You seem to be a real “amante dell’Italia”
Once you have concrete plans to come back to Italy, you should consider to go down south.
Our Italian language school is called Piccola Università Italiana and is situated in the “pearl of Calabria” a little village by the sea called Tropea.
Hi …welcome to Arezzo. I hope that you are enjoying the town.
A presto,
Nick.
Hi, I’m Sara, I’m italian!
…well done
Sara-grazie!
I love you’re blog! I can so much identify with a lot of what you have to say here. Italy is such a special place. Do you have any particular Italian cookbooks that you enjoy?
Margie-check out my posts from Dec.28 and 30 where I wrote about some of my favorite cookbooks!
Vieni in Sicilia Saluti Morris
Ciao! I would love to exchange links on your blogs as we both share stories, pics & recipes!
My husband & I live in Le Marche, we are a young couple that moved 7 months ago from the States! We own an agriturismo with cooking classes / culinary school!
I enjoyed reading your blog & your pics.
All the best & to italian dreams….
Ashley
Ashley-I would love to visit your place (what a beautiful location) and I have added you as a link.
I like your pictures. I lived in Sicily for 3 years and it was amazing. I haven’t grown an olive tree in my backyard, since I am now living in Japan, but it’s a thought when I move back to the US. Did you ever try the blood oranges?
Hollie-I’m so jealous that you lived in Sicily! I have tried blood oranges-delicious-I’d rather be eating them in Italy!
Ciao bella- love that you bring Italy home with you!
I am a SF girl that moved here in 84….
Maybe will see you when I come to the states in Feb!
Judy
Greetings from Napoli!
I stumbled on your blog by chance and just wanted to say it’s terrific!
I’m at the American Consulate General in Naples and thoroughly enjoying the cuisine.
I highly recommend the following book for your next visit: “The Food and Wine Guide to Naples and Campania” by Carla Capalbo.
Buon anno!
Robert
Robert-thank you! I have that book and just have to get back to use it! I’ll be in search of the wonderful mozzarella.
Ciao bella , there are links on my site to where I will be teaching, you can click on, go to the site and contact them directly
Judy
Thanks Judy-I’ll either see you there or at Angeli!
Ciao! I just stumbled upon your blog and I totally understand your love of Italy! I spent some time studying there last year and cannot wait to go back. I want to be a food writer and I’m starting a food blog, I’m adding you as a link – great blog!
Ciao Kate-thanks for linking me. Let me know what your blog is when you have it up and running! Where did you study in Italy?
Thanks for responding! I studied in Milano – che bella questa città!
You can find my blog at uncaffe.wordpress.com – in it’s initial stages, but really hope to get it up and running soon!
Hi Paninigirl,
Love your blog and passions.
Congratulations!
Think we’re both Left-Coasters.
And.
Probably related.
Maybe Jason can tell us how.
Best regards,
Fred Capossela
Fred-good to hear from you! If your family is from Calitri, then we probably are related! Have you been there?
Dear Paninigirl,
Yes.
Visited for five days in August 2006 on way to Puccini festival.
Magical. Loved it and can’t wait to return.
Both paternal grandparents Calirani — Capossela & Cirminiello.
Best, Fred
Thanks for visiting my blog – glad you like it. You will see from my bloglist that I am following you now – can’t wait for some more yummy recipes!
Pomona x
Panini girl,
Like you I am smitten with Italy. It has been a few years since my travels there but the sensation of being there, the colors, the smells and the wonderful memories I have, keep me going until I plot my return.
Keep on writing. I enjoy reading your entries.
Garret
I just read your fantastic blog post here. It seems like we share the attitude that “Gratitude is good for you.” Grateful Nation is an online community that gives grateful people the opportunity and resources to connect, give back, and be thankful. Hopefully, one thanks will lead to another, and we’ll create an unending positive cycle of gratitude.
Thank you, Vanessa
I really enjoy reading your blog – Italy & food…two of my favorite things!!! And what a great combination!
I’ve noticed that some of the blogs I’m following take part in “Gratitude Fridays”. Is this a special club? I would like to take part but not sure if I am eligible to join…is it open to anyone? Thanks for your help. And I’m grateful for your blog!!! It’s always very enjoyable!
Barbara
Barbara-you absolutely could join. Go to Diana’s blog at Creative Structures and leave her a comment and she will add you to the list. It’s a nice way to finish up the week.
Hi PG
Wish you were here to cook for us. Went out for birthday dinner with your mom and I had a lousy meal but the cheesecake was good. Can you guess where we were?Made brownie pudding from B to B Ina’s cookbook today and your mom did most of it. Can’t wait to try it tomorrow nite. Smells yummy.
Joyce & Mike-were you at The Cheesecake Factory??? I’m sorry your meal wasn’t good, but thankfully dessert saved the day! I would love to be there with all of you! Hope your birthday was wonderful! I would be happy to cook a meal for you all! Much love…
This is fast becoming my favourite food blog! Thanks and keep up the good work.
Phil-thanks so much! I’m off to the kitchen right now to get a head start on dinners for this week!