Author Archives: froghollowfarmgirl
Okay, the food…it’s just spectacular!
When we first decided to spend three months in Florence, one of the things we were most looking forward to was shopping in the local markets and cooking meals in the apartment. There are two major local markets that are within … Continue reading
A Wonderful Little Farm in Panicale, Umbria
Over this past weekend FHFB and I spent some time with his cousin Mario and his wife Pam at their little farm in Panicale, Umbria. The trip is about a 90 minute train ride from the Santa Maria Novello train … Continue reading
Trattorias, Osterias and Ristoranti
According to WiseGeek, … Trattoria is an Italian term for a fairly casual, mid-priced restaurant. Less formal than a ristorante and more formal than an osteria, the trattoria is traditionally a family-run establishment that offers simple fare and a relaxed atmosphere. … Continue reading
“Mangia Salvatore!!”
For some reason my dad always says “Mangia Salvatore!!” whenever he sits down to a huge Italian dinner. FHFB and I have been busy downsizing our ordering out at restaurants – feeling less anxious if we don’t always order a primi and second – … Continue reading
A Train Trip to Lucca and Some Other Things
On Monday Frank and I took the train from the Santa Maria Novello train station and headed northwest to the medieval city of Lucca in Tuscany. This beautiful little town is surrounded by it’s original city wall, which you can … Continue reading
Walking, walking, walking….
Today is Saturday, and we have been in Florence for a little over a week. Our goal is to walk at least 10,000 steps each day, and we gave ourselves a week to be tourists, making sure we saw all of the … Continue reading
Living La Dolce Vita
Welcome to Frog Hollow Farm at Word Press. For several years I had blogged as Frog Hollow Farm Girl through Blogger, but have decided to start anew at Word Press at the recommendations of a few friends and family. I … Continue reading
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