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Real stories, recipes and community life from Italy's Rocky Heart. Independent editorial coverage of Abruzzo since 2007 — culture, food, history, travel and the people who make this region extraordinary.
Navelli – Chickpeas, Saffron & the Mother of all Donkey Races
Navelli has a new found growing fame as host to an alternative Palio; the colourful Palio degli Asini –yep a unmissable Donkey Race like no other in the world
Where in the World of ‘Abruzzo’…
A decade ago our readers helped us identify where in the world a painting was titled 'Abruzzo' for Janice Carpallucci, this time she has a portrait can you guess the sitters profession or what he is doing?
Reliving Romance 100 Years Later in Santo Stefano di Sessanio
An unexpected & romantic surprise on our Abruzzo holiday was renewing our marriage vows: 100 years after my grandparents first got married here in Santo Stefano
An Abruzzo Cookery Course Exploring a Flavoursome Heritage
An Italian cookery course specialising in piquant & healthy Abruzzo cooking with tours of local producers & Chef-led cookery sessions in an Abruzzo C18th palazzo
Get Stuffing – Divine Stuffed Cornetto Peppers (Peperoni Ripieni)
Piano Roseto Crognaleto – Hot Camp Spot
Swallowtails Amazing
Figs Glorious Figs – Chieti Fig Orange & Fennel Seed Tart
Turn to the Sun: Abruzzo’s Giddy Sunflowers
Civita D’Antino’s Scandinavian Art Connection
Talli d’aglio – Most Delicate Waste Not Want Not Seasoning
