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The Italian lifestyle is one unmatched throughout the world.  From fashion to design, Italians have always celebrated and embraced the beauty of life.  Discover the amazing world of Italy and enjoy the ride!

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Italian Cooking Tip: Eat Seasonally

Shop like an Italian and buy only ingredients and foods in season. Everything will be more flavorful and nutritious. Plus, it inherently adds variety...
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061: Day in the life Running an Italian Villa

In this episode, we try to give you a bit of behind the scenes look at what it’s like to run a...
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063: Caremongering, the virus, and gardening — oh my!

The title pretty much says it all.  We talk a little more about the coronavirus in Puglia and how Italians are dealing...
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049: 15 Strange Things Italians Do

To start with, this should probably have a major subhead: "15 Strange Things Italians Do that are strange to Americans." Because I'm sure they...
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Italian Cooking Tip: Artichokes

Forget the lemon or vinegar.  To keep your artichokes from browning while you're waiting to cook them, just add a pinch of flour to...
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7 Great Reasons to go on a Puglia Culinary Tour

While Italy has a ton of great culinary tours, we think Puglia really is THE place for foodies.  Here's why: 1. You'll tour the hottest...
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Italian Food Tip: Aged Balsamic Vinegar

Aged Balsamic Vinegar (15 years or more) pairs really well with Parmigiano-Reggiano. You only need a drop as the Balsamic will very strong, thick...
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Cappelli Cocktails

Conserve Cocktails?  Extra Virgin Olive Oil Cocktail?   What the what?  Yep, folks, with a little imagination and booze, you...
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19 Reasons to love Puglia, Italy weather in the summer

There are lots of reasons to love Puglia, Italy weather, but in the summer it's taken to a new level. #1 Beautiful Beaches OK, this one...
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048: Villa Cappelli Guest Chef

After a long hiatus, we are back to give you updates on happenings at the villa from record snow storms to our latest guests....

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