Raccogliere – To collect or harvest Country living in Abruzzo means the rhythm of life is heavily influenced by the grape and olive harvests. The grape harvest tends to be a more industrial affair, but the olives are often a family and community event. In Abruzzo it seems everyone has at least a few olive …
Andrà Tutto Bene. It means – Everything is going to be ok. This has become the unofficial response from ordinary Italians to this nationwide and worldwide crisis. These homemade banners have been appearing everywhere. As of today, we have officially been on nationwide lockdown for a week. These steps have been taken for several reasons. …
Sooner or later while driving in Italy you will experience what they call the “Paddle Stop.” You will be driving down the road and there at the side will be a Carabinieri car with a couple of people in their smart Armani designed uniforms. One will be holding a little paddle. Green dot on one …
I had the great joy to meet Luciano Caravaggio recently. He is a retired gentleman living in a comfortable home in Abruzzo with his wife and son. Luciano is a self described “outlaw.” He loves motorcycles and art and is quick with a smile. He was a fantastically talented sculptor and I only use the …
Casalanguida Oleificio – Olive press and processing. https://theslowtourist.com/theslow1/wp-content/uploads/MVI_1590-1.movhttps://theslowtourist.com/theslow1/wp-content/uploads/MVI_1594.mov After harvest, the sacks and crates of olives are taken to the press. Here in Abruzzo there are many small press mills; I found one on the street just below our house where many of the olives from local groves are brought to be pressed. First they …