November 2008 - Dream of Italy

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We’re all set for Cyber Monday… Okay kids, time to do a little shopping. FREE SHIPPING (to the U.S. and Canada) on EVERYTHING in Dream of Italy’s Online Store now through Wednesday! That’s right, free shipping even on our gift baskets (shipping on those suckers is usually $16.95). Good time to stock up on Italian Christmas Cards and check out …

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A Way to Help Abandoned Dogs in Puglia

Anyone who knows me personally or who reads this blog regularly knows that I am absolutely bonkers over dogs! I love all animals really but dogs have a special place in my heart. I rescued my own dog – Cooper, an amazing fox terrier, eight years ago. I’ve fostered rescue dogs and volunteered for rescue organizations. Given my love of …

Meet Mr. Pantoloni Pepperoni

I’ve been getting requests from those who were there on pizza making night at Fattoria del Gelso for a photo post of Pantoloni Pepperoni or did we call him Pepperoni Pantoloni? No matter. Ladies, you know who you are and this is my Thanksgiving present to you. Without further ado…

Introducing Sant’Antonio Country Resort

Sant’Antonio is the oldest farm in the countryside around one of Tuscany’s most noteworthy towns, Montepulciano. Originally a 12th-century Franciscan monastery, Sant’ Antonio Country Resort enjoys an unparalleled location at the base of the ancient Etruscan sacred mountain Totona, allowing for cool breezes to keep the olives and farmland cool, even during the hottest hours of the day. Today, Sant’Antonio …

Following Florentines to Their Favorite Florence Restaurants and Eateries

Several days spent heeding the advice of Florentine friends and acquaintances (and, even better, accompanying them to favorite haunts) yielded an idiosyncratic but highly recommended list of restaurants in Florence.

A Roman Christmas

Spending Christmas in the Eternal City? Our writer tells us everything she knows about Roman Christmas traditions as well as some non-traditional ways to spend the holidays in Rome.

On the Trail of Fontina Valle d’Aosta

Italy's smallest region offers up some amazing cheeses - among them Fontina. Read on for some of the best places to taste it in Italy as well as a winter recipe incorporating Fontina at home.

Live in N.Y.C.? Swap Your Pad for One in Umbria

Given the economy, the idea of home swapping for vacations is one that will only grow in popularity especially for travel to Italy. After all the dollar is stronger which makes a trip more enticing but accommodations are often the biggest expense. So what about swapping places with someone who’s interested in visiting your city? My friends Art and Barb …

Christmas Markets in Italy’s Trentino Alto Adige

The Telegraph (U.K.) recommends the region of Trentino Alto Adige in northern Italy as a great place to experience Christmas markets and a little skiing. Close to Germany and Switzerland, this lesser known region shares a long history of Christmas markets with its neighbors. “The town of Arco, three miles from Lake Garda, is particularly popular with families during the …

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