I wanted to mention a few things that landed in Italyville’s inbox recently.
– Judy from Hawaii is heading to Italy in September and staying in apartments and B&Bs… she’s looking for ideas for a thank you gift to bring for her hosts. Anyone?
– Two great events coming up this summer that you might want to check out: The Fancy Food Show is back in NYC June 27-29 at the Javits Center… E and I went last year and we loved it! Foods and exhibitors from around the world (along with lots of free samples!) and Foodista is co-hosting the 2nd annual International Food Blogger Conference in Seattle Aug 27-29.
– After posting on my father’s home-town of San Michele (CZ) in Calabria, I received a few emails from my cousins Tom (Virginia) and Rose (Australia) who have created a monster family tree… so glad they contacted me. I’m helping to fill in my father’s side and hope to meet Tom and Rose someday. Grazie 1000 Tom and Rose!
The clock tower in San Michele (CZ) Calabria used to ring every 15 minutes
– Finally, E and I are headed to Italy in July (I know… 2 trips in 1 year! thanks to my Delta Skymiles) We will be headed to the Amalfi coast for a few days before heading south to Calabria. I haven’t spent much time on the Amalfi coast, so any recommendations on hotels, restaurants and must-see places are welcome. Positano? vs Amalfi?