Archive for Archive for February, 2008
Madonna of the Letter
Like most - if not all - Italian towns and villages, the port city of Messina, the entranceway to Sicilian civilization, is blessed with a patron saint.
For Messina, Madonna della Lettera, is that saint.
Standing boldly and shining like a beacon (in all of her gold-toned glory) Madonna of the Letter is the first sight [...]
Ti Amo, Too
For all of those “babies” and “Peppes” out there who are
1) too shy to emblazon their love on a public walkway2) afraid of breaking the law (and getting caught)
-or-
3) who don’t have a steady enough hand…
Directly from the street facing the Duomo in Palermo…
These are for you!
Can anyone guess why I liked them so [...]
Testa Dura Strikes Again!
Remember last week when my suocero lamented over, what he sees as, my poor eating habits? Well, that testa dura won’t take “non” for an answer!
The next day, he showed up with this, and offered an excuse that the “bricklayer down the street” brought it by for me.
The following morning, I found this sitting on [...]
Scaredy Cat on Vaca
Oh, yes, friends. It is true. I am a BIG ‘OLE fifone. Or, for those of you who prefer English - A BIG ‘OLE WEENIE! It’s true.
I am scared to death of the Mafia. Seriously.
So, why oh why am I leaving today on a jet train and heading towards the land of the mafiosi?
Cause, I’m [...]
Sausage and Sweets - Sharing the Love
Quick! What do homemade sausage and bakery-bought sweets have in common?
- They both begin with the letter “S”
- They are both, um…food
- They are both found in Italy
And, they both ’show the love!’
Heh?
Well, it’s true.
It’s common knowledge Pep spoils our construction crew. And, that wasn’t the only time. Every morning he prepares their choice of [...]
It’s No Secret
I miss Texas. Heck, I talk about it all the time.
But, I must say, I am usually the one in the family with bragging rights. It’s normal for me to call home and tell my family about things I saw in Paris, Corfu, or even Calabria. Well, there’s a first time for everything. And, that [...]
Move Over, Martha…
There’s a new chef in town!
Yep. That’s me! Those of you who have been around awhile know I’m not an overly confident cook (see #91).However, I sense a change in the air.I don’t know how, given my seemingly busy schedule, but I have much more time to cook in Italy. And, little by little, [...]
Come On Over
and visit me today at bleedingespresso.com.
I need your help…and, that’s all I’m gonna say!
See ya there!
It’s Baaaack… (and, I Love It!)
Yep, folks. Love Thursdays has returned (and don’t think the irony of it’s timely comeback is lost on me!)
I’ve heard a great deal lately from people who don’t agree with the sentiments of the Valentine’s Day message. And, I don’t blame them. Yes, I am a hopeless romantic, but for years, even when I had [...]
Adios, Messico!
Cause I don’t need you NO more!
You know how ordinary people, in times of great duress, discover extraordinary inner strength and overcome life’s obstacles?
Well, I had obstacles.
And, now…I am extraordinary.
On this, the twelfth day of February, two thousand and eight, I present to you
Ta daaaaa
Cherrye’s Totally Inventive and To-Die-For Blood Orange Margarita!
Yes, friends, it is [...]
