Once upon a time in Texas, there was a girl with an appetite and a dream...
posted by Tracie P. at 7/19/2009 11:56:00 AM
Does leaving your former life to live in paradise really need much explanation? I had a dream to live in Italy. After four years of teaching and almost as many summers traveling, I knew that something had to be done. I needed to cook every day with that fresh, locally-grown produce. I needed to connect with people who made their own wine and bought their whole chickens with the feet still on. I wanted to live in a culture whose inherent passion for gastronomy was not born of pretense, but of the knowledge that what is so fundamental to life should also be ENJOYED. This, for me, is the definition of "la dolce vita Italiana." While it may not always be sweet, it is always Italian.
4 Comments:
omg...i LOOVVEE italian food...i could eat it everyday!!!...and im sure it would go strait to my hips to!!
9/02/2009 1:42 AM
Hi Tracie!
I also live in Austin and feel a pull toward Italy. I am going on a trip there at the end of October. I am thinking of visiting Rome, Vernazza/Cinque Terre, Milan, Varenna/Lake Como, and Ravenna. Do you have any suggestions for these cities such as fun things to do or places to go? I have a travel book, but I was thinking you might have more interesting suggestions.
Danielle
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9/04/2009 2:51 PM
hmmm...never been much of a wine fan but thanks for the heads up!!
9/10/2009 7:33 PM
Great blog..keep up the good work...im so jealous u get to live in Italy
9/10/2009 7:34 PM
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