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Modica And Chocolate – A Stumble Around SE Sicily – Part 2 …

Tucked away in the southeastern corner of Sicily, like a precious jewel hidden on a rugged coastline, lies the enchanting town of Modica. I had the pleasure of visiting Modica about two years ago.Imagine a town bathed in sunshine, where ancient streets wind their way through golden-hued buildings. It’s a place dripping in history, with […]

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Siracusa Ortigia Island

Siracusa – A Stumble Around SE Sicily – Part 1 ….

Siracusa (aka Syracuse) was always on my radar to visit when I moved to the south of Italy. However, like many people, Covid put a spanner in the works of our plans. However, this year I finally got the chance , as part of a research trip for a new travel guidebook. More about that

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Diamante Peperoncino Festival

Diamante is a charming fishing village on the Tyrrhenian Sea known for its mural-lined streets. A visit any time of year is advisable, but if you plan your trip for its annual Peperoncino Festival you’re in for an especially spicy treat!

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Miranda Gore Browne

Podcast – Interview With Miranda Gore Browne

As you know we’ve started a podcast where we talk to people who adore Italy as much as us. Today’s guest is Miranda Gore Browne, finalist in the first series of Great British Bake Off. Since the Bake Off Miranda has been busy creating her own website and cooking school and has worked with Kenwood,

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Nduja

‘Nduja – As Fiery As Mount Etna! …

‘Nduja is a soft, spicy and hot spreadable salami. It is one of the most famous, if not the most famous, of typical Calabrian foods. As you know I like to eat local food! It originates from Spilinga, a town in the north of Calabria, where they have an annual ‘Nduja festival. More of that

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Catanzaro … We found you!…

Part Two… In the last post, you will remember we got off the train in what we thought was Catanzaro.  However, we were in the middle of nowhere, with no public transport, no people and no taxis in sight.  We sent a message to the owner of our accommodation, Salvatore, explaining what idiots we had

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