Monthly Archives: December 2011

Preparing the New Year’s Eve village dinner

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Heather Jarman

A village feast is not only a time for the inhabitants to socialise, but also to work together. When I go up to the shop this morning, Anna Rosa, Dalida and Eugenia are already upstairs in Dalida’s kitchen baking a … Continue reading →

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Exploring from Crasciana: Part 3

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Heather Jarman

The story so far: The Fearsome Three have braved wild boar hunters, a mountain stream and brambles in their quest for Monte Battifolle. On the verge of arrival they are faced with four unmarked roads. Which is the way to … Continue reading →

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Exploring from Crasciana: Part 2

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Heather Jarman

Last episode: On 3 September a group of friends set off from Crasciana along a woodland path, but hunger forced us to turn back before reaching the end. At the end of December, we resume our expedition. Last Sunday some … Continue reading →

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Exploring from Crasciana: Part 1

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Heather Jarman

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler… (Robert Frost , The Road Not Taken, 1920) My dilemma every time I take a walk from my village Casabasciana, but unlike Frost’s traveller through … Continue reading →

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Ready Meals Casabasciana-Style

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Heather Jarman

It was nearly lunch time when I went up to the village shop this morning. Opening the door, a wave of good smells washed over me. Since Renato was serving another customer, I peeked into the room at the back … Continue reading →

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