Bizzare Foods…..sometimes I’m a bit squeamish!

Has anyone watched the new foodie show on Discovery’s Travel Channel? If not you don’t know what your missing! “Watch Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern   Watch all new episodes of Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern starting Monday, Feb. 26, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Unmasking an aspect of dining out that will make you think [...]

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CBS’s Amazing Race!

Make sure not to miss this week’s episode fo the Amazing Race, tonight at 8pm! This is my hubby and my favorite reality TV show! We have discussed sending in a tape to try out for the next season……well not that anyone would enjoy our tavelling squabbles. Especially D’s drving in the Alps….last years episode [...]

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My furry friends…..un gatto!

Here are some of my cats discovered over the years inItaly. Venice Venice Fiesole Florence And then there’s my Callie….at home!

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Planning for another Italian Adventure!

Finally all of this summer’s travel plans are in place. All flights booked with help of Sky Miles….hehehehehe.  Auto transportation plans are made as well. Final touches are being made to our itinerary.  This year we have travel buddies. Don and I have never travelled with any other people before….so I’m a bit anxious over [...]

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Niece Grande Emma Di Buon Compleanno!

Happy Birthday to you!

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I do, I do, I do love chocolate

Well I have been craving something chocolate this week. Chocolate has been linked to new health benefits, so I guess that will give me a reason to eat more of it. I discovered this recipe for brownies that I’d like to share. They sound incredible….let me know what you think! INGREDIENTS 1 1/4 cups chopped [...]

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Daily Rant…..

Well today is yet another opertune day to rant. Once again, I’ll climb up on my soapbox and exclaim my frustrations with those with less sense than I have. Let me begin by stating that my intentions are good, but sometime people just don’t get it. Perhaps its just hose in close proximity that don’t [...]

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The 2nd Birthday of Emma!

Well yesterday was indeed a long day. A three hour trip provided me with a visit of my niece and great niece Emma. Emma is celebrating her 2nd birthday week. It seems like yesterday I was swaddling the new bambina and now she is at the “terrible two” stage! Indeed a handful. Besides the long [...]

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The Amazing Race All-Stars!!

Tonight another Amazing Race Season begins….Don and I will anxiously be awaiting the next adventure just the way we like…..action-packed, suspensful, and a race to the finish line! Don forget to join int he fun…….tonight at 8pm ET. on CBS.

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My weekend visit with Emma Leigha!

Well after this week’s blizzard, I’ll be happy to drive to the “south” to visit my niece and great-niece Emma Leigha…to help her celebrate her 2nd birthday. She is indeed a handful! We will be celebrating her birthday on Monday, even though her birthday isn’t til Thursday Feb 22. SO this will be the highlight [...]

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