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There’s nothing that makes my day more than an unsolicited e-mail from a happy Dream of Italy subscriber. And this one from earlier this week really put a smile on my face. Juanita is talking about the FREE BONUS Berlitz 4-CD language course that’s part of our best subscription deal ever – and part of our holiday gift subscription package …
Our guest blogger Robin Locker recounts her discovery of panettone and the history of this Italian holiday food- When I first saw panettone, I thought it was the ubiquitous fruitcake that you see around the holidays. You know- the dense brick of a log that everyone hates, but gets as a gift…and re-gifts it on down the line until they …
Our intrepid writer France Kidd ventured to Naples to explore their most famous Christmas tradition – the creation of presepi or Nativity scenes. This year Neapolitan craftsmen have made figures of Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton, John McCain and other famous Americans and Europeans to fill their scenes. All of this Christmas fun can be found on one street …
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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 …
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 …
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…
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 …
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 …
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 …
