Villa Sibillini Country House B&B, the Marche

Villa Sibillini's Restaurant

If you’re looking for a place to stay in the Marche region of Italy - Pam and David Bates would love to welcome you to their Italian country house.Discover the REAL Italy - hilltop towns are spied around every corner, wonderful churches, museums, caves, mountains and lakes abound.Wander … [Read more...]

The Mighty Mafia Business Machine

Gomorrah the book - Amazon

Reading Roberto Saviano's book Gomorrah, which is an expose of the Camorra mafia which operates from Naples and its surrounding area, may provide some with an insight into the problems which beset modern day Italy.So far I've read around seventy or so pages of Gomorrah, and it has been an eye … [Read more...]

Magical Morla Cheese

La Via Lattea

My favourite Italian cheese maker, Lavialattea, has done it again. Although this time it's not glorious Gorgonzola, but a super succulent goats milk based formaggio.Lavialattea produces the world's most wonderful Gorgonzola, which I have already raved about, and it also produces some … [Read more...]

Soup Testing

La Cucina Italiana survey

The results of the La Cucina Italiana and Blog from Italy soup contest are coming closer.  Owing to son in hospital and the commitments of the other testers the taste testing sessions have yet to be completed, but are proceeding as I write.All the testers have been tasting away, including me.  … [Read more...]

Little Italy Bed and Breakfast, Rome

Little Italy Bed and Breakfast, Rome

When looking for accommodation in a popular tourist destination like Rome, the main requirements are a central location, a comfortable room, friendly and knowledgeable service and, of course, affordable prices.The Little Italy Bed and Breakfast is located in Rome midway between the main … [Read more...]