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Caponata at La Taverna dei Fori Imperiali
A great round-up of some of the best Italian food bloggers.
A visit to one of Italy Hotline’s favorite trattorias in Rome.
Traditions and recipes from the Umbrian countryside.
favorite places, walks, eats, recipes & more!
Archive for the ‘Umbria’ Category
An Old School Pastry Shop, Audrey Hepburn’s Roman Life and It’s Vespa’s Birthday!
Wednesday, May 8th, 2013
Visit an old school pastry shop in the Umbrian town of Orvieto.
A touching look at Audrey Hepburn Roman life.
The iconic Vespa scooter is celebrating a birthday.
blogged by Gillian
Beautiful Italian journeys in Umbria, Venice and Naples
Friday, February 15th, 2013
Design journalist Meghan McEwen’s website Designtripper is a beauty. Check out her Italy picks.
An incredible exhibit in Naples of posters from the Belle Epoque.
A Venetian tale in pictures.
blogged by Gillian
Italian Business and Artisans Run in the Family
Friday, February 8th, 2013
Having lunch, and coffee, with the head of the Illy Coffee empire.
Umbria is home to the luxury Cashmere entrepreneur Brunello Cucinelli.
The passion and craftsmanship of Salvatore Ferragamo and the Museo di Ferragamo in Florence.
blogged by Gillian
Italy Hotline Reads – The Olive {Mostly Oil} Edition
Monday, December 17th, 2012
The ‘olive dolce’ or sweet olive is lightly brined and very fresh
This years olive oil harvest is finished. Here are some of our favorite links about the olives, this years harvest and the golden oil.
Elizabeth Minchilli shares her Umbrian olive oil harvest.
Listen to another harvest experience. This one in the Veneto.
Not all olives end up as oil. Read about the curing process and the conflict between science and tradition.
blogged by Gillian
Italy Hotline Kicks off the Holiday Season
Monday, December 10th, 2012
The Christmas season in Italy officially begins on December 8 with the La festa dell’Immacolata. To kick of the season, here are the first of Italy Hotline’s curated Christmas links
A contest for the ultimate panettone in Milan
Christmas markets and traditional foods in Umbria
Celebrating the holidays in Italian
blogged by Gillian
Giotto Frescos, Bizarre Eclecticism, a Simple Recipe
Monday, November 26th, 2012
A restored Giotto fresco in Assisi
After all the Thanksgiving feasting, a simple Neapolitan recipe
The early ethnographic collection of a forgotten renaissance man, Athanasius Kircher.
blogged by Gillian
Olive Oil and Chestnuts and an Overshadowed Ancient Site
Thursday, November 22nd, 2012The ‘olive dolce’ or sweet olive is lightly brined and very fresh
It is new olive oil time in Italy – This website is filled with information on history and methods and towns to visit.
Herculaneum is often skipped for the better known Pompeii, Elizabeth Poveledo tells you why you should visit.
The annual chestnut festival near Lucca
blogged by Gillian
Italy Hotline Reads – The Food Edition
Monday, November 5th, 2012
New Olive Oil, The Origins of Carbonara, A Northern Twist on a Roman Classic and an Autumnal sweet
A twist on a classic Roman dish reinterpreted with a northern staple and to aid the Parmiganio-Reggiano cheese makers in Emilia-Romagna.
It is new olive oil time in Italy. Bruschetta is a wonderful way to savor these first, flavorful days.
Carbonara is a Roman classic, and there is much discussion about the history and originas of this famous dish. Here is another one.
This past weekend in Italy was the fesival of Ognissanti – All Saints Day. Emiko Davies shares an autumnal recipe.
blogged by Gillian
What we are Reading: Halloween Edition
Wednesday, October 31st, 2012
Explore some of Italy’s spookiest places with Italy Chronicles
Try this hearty pumpkin recipe from Italian Food Forever
Read some Roman ghost stories
blogged by Gillian
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