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  Fires have plagued the Abruzzo region of Italy this week.   Close to Pescara on the Eastern seaboard they may have been started by arsonists or fireworks.  Investigations are on going.  But many of the smaller towns are experiencing these fires.

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  From the Vine (2019) is a lighthearted drama about a corporate exec struggling with an ethical crisis who travels back to his homeland, Acerenza, Italy .  Once there, he becomes one with his grandfather's old vineyard, the local townspeople and reconnects with his immediate family.   The hilltop town commune of Acerenza Stars Joe Pantoliano A must see movie (now streaming free on Amazon Prime) recommended by Ciaotraveler!

Rustic Vermouth Pork Chops and Arugula Salad with Dijon Dressing I've been on an easy recipe rustic kick for awhile. These are "rustic" style pork chops using dry vermouth and parmesan cheese.  Recipe: 3 or 4 pork chops 1/2 cup extra dry vermouth (wine section at the store store; I keep this on hand all of the time) 1/2 cup cream or milk Green Olives (as much as you like) Parmesan cheese (fresh grated found in the cheese section)Olive oil Lemon Garlic Pepper Salt Pepper Lemon juice (one squeeze) Butter (optional) Cook pork chops on medium hot for about 3-4 minutes on each side in olive oil. Remove the pan from the heat and the pork chops from the pan. Add vermouth, olives and put back on the stove for several minutes.  Pour sauce over the over chops and serve. For my dressing:  I use olive oil, several dashes of balsamic, tsp. of dijon mustard, splash of lemon juice and spices of your choice.  Thank you f

Taormina is a gorgeous, lively hilltop town that is positioned on the sea near the great Mt. Etna volcano.  We flew into the larger city of Catania and motored about 40 minutes to the town. The town is full of quaint streets excellent for shopping, dining, and overall people watching.  There are perfect views of the sea up and down the coastline from Messina to Catania.  One can see the Calabrian coast of Italy on clear days.

                                                                                     Oil on gallery wrap canvas  12"x12" The Lavender Bike of Cortona, Italy

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That hard working couple, The Gaines, created their Silo's Bakery in Waco, Tx. (bottom) from the old structure (above top).  I think it turned out clean and smart looking.  Their success is just amazing!

Dolceacqua, Italy is a small medieval village positioned in the mountains above the Liguria sea close to the French border.  It boasts a castle and has been famous for its Rossese grape (wine).  Its worth a day trip to this "Sweet Water" village near Genoa.

  

Celebrity baker in London, Peggy Porschen, has opened yet another pretty pink bakery shoppe at  219 Kings Road, Chelsea.   This is how the building used to look before the pretty renovation... This is the original Porschen bakery on Ebury St. in London. (Credit Google) Just love the gorgeous baked goods from this place!