Yearly Archives: 2011
Sant’Agostino 23, Florence. The design and a reasonably priced lunch deal pulled me in (the cauliflower soup is what I can’t forget!).
Cafe Rivoire – is a popular place to sit outside in Florence and order cioccolata calda (pictured here). Hemingway – I was able to stay just a few steps away from this place…they’re open late, play great music and have “chocolate soup.” Coccole Cioccolato – this coffee and tea room on Via Ginori has the best…
Standing on the side of the mountain with my camera wrapped in a plastic bag, I gripped an olive tree to keep my feet from sliding in the mud. From there, I could see the fog draped over the hills, rolling and changing as frequently as the light was. It was a moment of absolute…
The rain was relentless, but that did not stop the olive harvest. Elia’s parents’ home became a warm refuge where we sat by the fire, refueled with hot apple tea, and shared some of the most amazing meals I’ve ever had. It has been snowing a lot in Boston lately, so I’ve been holed up…