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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.
The Rain in The Pinewood – La pioggia nel pineto
The Abruzzo poet Gabrielle D'Annunzio alongside his lover Hermione explore the spirit of a damp Abruzzo forest listening to the rain falling on the different trees and plants
My Big Fat Ferragosto – Consus and a Story of Grain
My big fat Ferragosto isn’t probably what I should be calling this most pleasurable of Italian feast days, perhaps the Italian summer Christmas, that all began with a God named Consus
A Child’s “What-to-do” in Abruzzo
“What can I do with my children in Abruzzo?” We consulted some of our Abruzzo-bound, child-clad friends for their recommendations
The Power of Pancetta
Die-hard vegetarians frequently say that the only thing they miss is a bacon sandwich; away from Abruzzo I miss La Mascionara’s pancetta
Icons of Beauty George Clooney & Abruzzo in The American
Wonder of Abruzzo – Bominaco’s Oratorio of San Pellegrino
Chilling with Watermelon & Peperoncini Honey Granita
Summer Treat – Ravioli with Ricotta & Walnuts
Plaiting the Abruzzo Sun; a Frittata Recipe With the Remains
Plaiting the Abruzzo Sun; a Frittata Recipe With the Remains
Catching an Abruzzo Sunset on Mottagrossa Beach