Bell’Avventura recounts the delightful story of Positano’s very own eccentric – the barefoot and nimble-fingered witch, who leads mainly a nocturnal life. The ‘witch’ is a creative and accomplished gardener cultivating her orto (vegetable garden) under the jutting boulders of the cliff, while keeping an eye on local gardens with a view to supplementing her own efforts. Bell’Avventura’s stories of disappearing fruit and vegatables are very entertaining.
Lost in Sicilia has a great photo of an ape (little three-wheeled truck) loaded with artichokes – stems, leaves and flowers – together with tips on how to prepare them, Roman style.
Bleeding Espresso reminds us that the day after Valentine’s Day is the feast of San Faustino, which several years ago was selected by a group of Italian singles to celebrate all things singles, and also to address issues that adversely affect them such as paying higher taxes.
Finally, Transparent Language’s Italian blog reminds us how to discuss our colds and flu in Italian. Ahi, mi sento male! ensures we can can complain in Italian to anyone who will listen.