The Venice Experience

I've promised to post a photo of the new outdoor tables at Mood.. so here it is. I'm making good on that promise!  We're so happ...

Lots of fun things going on in Venice recently-- Festa della Sensa last weekend, the Biennale kicked off this past week, Vogolonga was yeste...

Today- June 2- is a national holdiay in Italy- Festa della Repubblica.  I know it's an important day, banks will be closed, etc, but I c...

I raved about hot dogs recently, so it's only fair that I  sing the praises of another local find that has rapidly become a huge hit wit...

Yesterday I experienced yet another "first"... an eye exam.  I have no idea why I believed this would be routine and ordinary. I s...

Finally-- the wisteria in our garden is blooming!!!  I've been enjoying all of the other Wisteria-sightings all over  Venice for the pas...

I've wondered about my Italian relatives my entire life. Who were these people, what were they like, what did they LOOK like?  My mother...

Moeche- little soft shell crabs- are a Venetian speciality. Found in the markets and on restaurant menus only for a few short weeks every sp...

Here's my simple pleasure from yesterday. I'm smiling about it today still! After having my ususal cup of tea at Imagina Caffe in ...

Not long ago, a new butcher shop ( macelleria)   opened in Campo Santa Margherita, right across from the Scuola Grande dei Carmini. This cam...