Castello d’Albola was built in the 15th century and is one of the masterpieces of Tuscany. This castle was our final stop of the tour.

Italy, Part 5: Sicily
Feudo Principi di Butera is an estate that once belonged to royal families, even Sicily’s first prince. It is indeed still a noble place, and my favorite.

Italy, Part 4: Sicily
There is no place on earth like Sicily.

Italy Part 3: Masseria Altemura
Our trip to Zonin’s estate Masseria Altemura was to celebrate their inauguration. It was a grand party in every way!

Italy: Lecce, Part 2
Day 2 in Lecce brings dinner in a dazzling 16th century castle built around a 12th century Norman tower.

Italy: Five Days in Paradise
Come with me on a trip to Italy. My blogs for the next two weeks will be about a life-changing visit to Southern Italy.

Starting Next Week…
Finally…. after many of you have been asking for so long. Monday begins my Italy blogs for the next two weeks! Come and re-live the trip with me!

It’s not Summer without Bratwurst
Bratwurst doesn’t have to be only in links on a bun. How about taking the bulk version and making pizza, meatloaf, or in this case, Smoky Joes!






