Goal for the day: shop in the Rialto Market. Mixed results. Before doing the shopping we stopped in at the terrific, little Cafe del Doge for coffee. Then we strolled among all the fruit and vegetable stands until I finally … Continue reading →
Ken seems to be sleeping really late every morning so we aren’t “up and at ’em” like I would normally be. I think it’s really a good thing because I can wear myself out. This pace we are establishing seems … Continue reading →
What a full day! We got a late start, did some laundry and reading after breakfast and finally set out for San Marco around 11:00. It was, as expected, very crowded, so we didn’t stay long. Just had to breathe … Continue reading →
We had a few things we really needed to accomplish today. First, my Italian cell phone wasn’t working so we found a TIM store and found we had to buy more minutes. Easy. It’s working fine now. Then we needed … Continue reading →
This was a really fabulous day! The main event was the Vogalonga–a major boat race/parade. Only non motorized boats can participate. They leave from San Marco, row out around the islands and back through Venice by way of the Canareggio … Continue reading →
Here we are! I cannot say clearly enough how thrilled I am to just be here. I am sitting on our terrace. It’s around 7pm here and a nice cool breeze is kicking up. It’s noisy but I am not … Continue reading →
Wow! We loved this recipe! The flavors were just perfect, rich and earthy but elegant. Just plain delicious! Thanks to Palma for sharing it. Although the recipe is for rabbit, Ken would NEVER dream of eating a rabbit (he’s such … Continue reading →
What a fun and rewarding recipe Sandi offered this week! I loved making it as much as I loved eating it. a Sunday roast with a Tuscan twist. This recipe for a Tuscan roasted pork is adapted from Once Upon … Continue reading →
For a long time I thought, I don’t have to do my recipe until AFTER San Diego. Now, poof. It’s here and I made it on Sunday. This is one of Ken’s all time favorite dinners. We usually have it … Continue reading →
Well, I’m not a big Rachel Ray fan but I have to say this was a very satisfying recipe. Ken and I both enjoyed it, very much. First off, she calls it “stoup” (a blend of soup and stew) but … Continue reading →