November 2009 - Puglia, Florence Hotels, Christmas in Sicily
Travel recommendations that delve deep into the Italian region of style="font-style: italic;">Puglia - its food and restaurants, glorious natural wonders and musical, cultural and religious celebrations. Stile Mediterraneo Cooking and Wine School offers a six-day cooking itinerary aimed at discovering and relishing in Pugliese cuisine and wine. Barbara Ohrbach, author of the new book href="http://www.dreamofitaly.com/products/department11.cfm"> style="font-style: italic;"> Dreaming of Florence, delves into her little black book to reveal her favorite places to Italy in Florence - from small style="font-style: italic;">pensione to hotels in the hills to a Florence apartment rental offered by a church. href="http://www.dreamofitaly.com/public/737.cfm"> Christmas Eve: Celebrating the Feast of Seven Fishes, Sicilian Style The idea of serving seven fish dishes or varieties of seafood - a Christmas tradition in Italy - is often linked to the number of sacraments or the days God required to create the world. (Free Access to All Readers) Celebrate the Feast of Seven Fishes with style="font-style: italic;"> Baccalà Con Patate Stew alla Siracusana and Octopus style="font-style: italic;">(Polipo) al Nero d'Avola. |