Village Blog — About Abruzzo Guide
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.
The Pull of Wild Marjoram
Mmmmm sweet marjoram, I grow it on my terrace and the old ladies in the their orto but its pull is outdone by that of the scrubby wild patch of wild marjoram
Barisciano, San Giovanni & Great Nuts of Fire
Ancient Rome celebrated the Fors Fortuna on the 24th June that later morphed into John the Baptist's birthday and a night of fire and nuts in Barisciano
St Tommaso & the Morizio’s Inspirational Beans & Bitter Greens
There is nothing quite like being out in Abruzzo in the summer and being served beans with the addition of some curly bitter greens
Ratify Summer with Cherry & Ricotta Ice-Cream
There's nothing in the world like sweet juicy cherries & their loud welcome to the start of the summer - but cherry ice-cream is the best way to ratify summer!
SOB – Abruzzo’s Stark Bear Necessity
Guide Books to Abruzzo: Bradt or A-Tour
Fine Fish at Trattoria Luciana – Roseto degli Abruzzi
Ekk – Abruzzo’s Eco Gourmet Experience in Città Sant’Angelo
Walking Abruzzo – New Strides in Your 60s
The Bells Toll & Firefly Bokeh
Roccascalegna – Abruzzo’s Castle in the Sky
