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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.
Majella Cloudwatching
Getting lost Majella cloudwatching from Roccascalegna; those puffy, fluffy, wispy racy bringers of rain held high in the sky with temperatures of 32 C
Shepherd’s Steak – Abruzzo’s Pastoral Cheese on Toast
A traditional Abruzzo cheese recipe that combines 2 of my favourite ingredients: cheese & mint as well as being a canny roadmap to its socio-economic history
Orlandi Contucci Ponno’s Meditation on Abruzzo Wines
With a description of Rioja-esque Montepulciano d’Abruzzo & friends-of-friends buying 300+ bottles to privately ship back to the UK it was time for tasting
Snowpack Mountain
The marbled pattern of snowpacks from the 2150 masl at the Campo Imperatore Observatory on May's Middle Sunday that sits just behind the Corno Grande peak
Aladdin’s Cave of Veggie Delight & O so Much More
Where to Beach it – Blue Flag Beaches Abruzzo 2011
The Sleeping Giant, Corno Piccolo & His Cerqueto Orchid Trail
Abruzzo’s Acacia Blossom Road Trip
Tips on Abruzzo ATMs
Abruzzo Holiday Apartment with View on Medici Santo Stefano
Violas Vie With the Purple Haze for Vado di Corno’s Crown