Tag: Italian Breakfast
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‘Apulian Garden Mornings’
‘when you get to start the day picking fresh vegetables at sunrise in Italian gardens’ It was barely sunrise at Masseria Palombara when my alarm went off & I rolled out of bed into the shower. With the sun slowly rising, I threw on my most casual attire and made myself a cup of…
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Teatime with Venetian Flair
‘Tea time bliss in Salone del Doge at Palazzetto Pisani’ This little pink room gives a feeling of old Venice that steps back into its golden age with its 16th century walls and traditional style. I loved the mixture of tones and texture; Venice suits all the pattern, the pink hues and velvet details. I…
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Italian Burrata Toast Bliss
Breakfast bliss As I rub fresh sage leaves from the garden against the rustic loaf, my fingers coat with the most divine fragrant. A few birds sing on the stone walls and the sound of bacon sizzling in the kitchen intensifies as they curl into mouth-watering golden slices. I sneak one in my mouth…
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Porcini & caramelized pear toast
This gourmet toast will the best you’ve ever had… A porcini toast (picked ourselves of course) with sweet pears and tangy gorgonzola makes the tastiest evening treat. Caramelize pears: In a hot pan, add some butter, brown sugar and cloves. As the butter melts, add the sliced pears and stir once in a while until…
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Breakfast Views in Tropea
‘As I set foot onto the cast iron terrace, the limestone buildings cover with beautiful shaped windows that connect with each other through the maze-like wiring. A few vespas glide through the narrow streets echoing from the walls and the mesmerizing buildings remind me of why I hold Italy so dear to my heart…’ Even…
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Monokinis & Mornings in Umbria
Looking back at these pictures bring back June memories of our holiday, when the season of cherries was upon us. I still feel the moment of this morning, it was early and calm and I was enjoying the soft awakening of the nature in the countryside. My nephew was being fed in the kitchen and…
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Dreamy Umbrian Mornings
‘Slow mornings in Italy are good for the soul’ is what I always feel after starting my days in such tranquil places. Waking up under the Umbrian sun in this beautiful villa is what dreams are made of as I open the creaking door to the damp mountain air. Perched up on hillside, the olive…
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Early Italian mornings
Corte Mainolda, Mantova Before the sunrise reaches the glimpse of my eyes in bed, I hear the rooster crowing in the near backyard. From our bedroom window I can see the chicken, geese and ducks roaming freely all parched together underneath the rising sun plucking on the moist grass. Northern Italy is divine in the…
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Dreamy cappuccino Moments
Buongiorno, un cappuccino per favore as I order another frothy cappuccino with my wobbly Italian skills. My lips touch the hot coffee from these darling porcelain cups with cracks and creeks, full of rustic charm as I watch my hubby pipe down his second espresso. The sun is beginning to warm the chilled ground and…
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Morning Bliss in Maison Resola
Maison Resola, Borghetto sul Mincio In the little village of Borghetto sul Mincio exists a charming hotel called Maison Resola. It has that shabby chicness to it, everything white and attention drawn to detail. First of all I feel really bad sharing this little town with you, lets keep it a secret between us as…