Rome

Cartoon map of pain recovery journey

The Pain Game: When Will I Play the Violin?

Roman Background: Painful Travels in Italy My regular readers know that my recent posts have...
Temple columns amid Roman Forum ruins

Remembering Rome (The Good Times, That Is)

My recent experience in Rome, while harrowing, would have been a lot worse had I...
Crostini with melted cheese, tapenade, and salad

Coming Out in Rome

This is the third post in a series discussing my recent trip to Rome, with...
Cheesecake slice with raspberry sauce and sugar

Rome: An Unexpected Pain in the Arse

Not quite the food and wine adventure I expected, alas, but...
Dusk-lit Colosseum framed by umbrella pines

Pine Nuts in a Grand Setting

Looking for a pesto recipe? Try classic Genovese with basil and pine nuts or parsley-pistachio....