Category Archives: Food and drink

The Englishwoman visits an olive press, the Frantoio Brignoni

Posted on 1 Oct, 2017 by An Englishwoman in Italy

Having mastered their opening times, we drove down to the Frantoio Brignoni, which is based on a small industrial estate (Zona Artigianale) at the bottom of Corinaldo’s hill, to buy a bottle of their excellent local olive oil. We like to … Continue reading →

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The Englishwoman eats at the Nova Taberna

Posted on 2 Oct, 2016 by An Englishwoman in Italy

This trendy new restaurant opened recently and we are keen to support the friendly young couple in charge, Giada and Aldo, as we think they are very bravi. They have spent time in Cork in Ireland and consequently they speak English. … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti All’Amatriciana

Posted on 24 Aug, 2016 by An Englishwoman in Italy

Originally posted on From London to Longoio (and Lucca and Beyond) Part Two:
When in Italy don’t ask for a plate of ‘spaghetti bolognaise’ (don’t even dare to say ‘spag bol’). The dish simply doesn’t exist in this country but…

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The Englishwoman dines and listens to old favourites in Corinaldo at I Tigli

Posted on 24 Aug, 2016 by An Englishwoman in Italy

  I have never eaten in a more beautiful place than this. Sitting on this open-air terrace built into the city walls, I feel as if it’s the most beautiful place to eat in the world. The evening sky, harmonious … Continue reading →

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The Englishwoman discovers Fiorenzuola di Focara

Posted on 24 Jun, 2016 by An Englishwoman in Italy

We were inspired to visit this area by an article in the Daily Torygraph (alias Telegraph), which I saw on Facebook,  extolling the delights of Gabicce Mare and  the San Bartolo nature reserve (parco naturale). About time too! Le Marche … Continue reading →

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Strolling towards lunch in Macerata

Posted on 8 Jun, 2016 by An Englishwoman in Italy

We arrived in Macerata and started to look for a restaurant. The Chelsea Fan has said he hates wandering about in strange towns in Italy looking for somewhere to eat; however, in a town like Macerata we were pretty confident that … Continue reading →

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The Englishwoman’s Italian story

Posted on 30 Sep, 2015 by An Englishwoman in Italy

This blog first appeared in  Original Marche . Thanks to Angela for inviting me to contribute to her blog, which is indeed original as it deals with lesser-known aspects of Le Marche, and introduces readers to local artists and unusual recipes. … Continue reading →

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Lunch in Fossombrone at the Caffe’ del Corso

Posted on 31 Jul, 2015 by An Englishwoman in Italy

Our friends in Serrungarina recommended this caffè to us as a good place to eat as well as drink. We had already had coffee there and were impressed by the decor and the staff, so we were happy to give … Continue reading →

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Desperately seeking a nice cup of tea in Italy

Posted on 8 Dec, 2014 by An Englishwoman in Italy

Most Italians don’t understand the concept of a nice cup of tea, any more than most English people understand the concept of coffee. I was in the queue for the till at Imec (pronounced Eemech), the local electrical shop, with … Continue reading →

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The Englishwoman at the launch of the Enoteca de Scuretto

Posted on 16 Oct, 2014 by An Englishwoman in Italy

Sara and Elisa, the admirable owners of the Osteria de Scuretto, had decided to complement their Osteria with a wine-shop, or enoteca, selling local good quality wines and other specialities – limoncino (like limoncello), pasta, olive oil and more. They therefore issued … Continue reading →

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