Day One of the My Cousin the Saint book giveaway was a big success yesterday at Bleeding Espresso and I know Justin Catanoso fans are anxious to read today’s guest post. But first, the contest rules: 1. Justin Catanoso, author of My Cousin the Saint: A Search for Faith, Family, and Miracles, was a guest...Read More
When Pope John Paul II passed away in April, 2005 documentaries and videos dropped from the sky and we were offered a glimpse into his life by people who had met him. The interview with Jim Caviezel, who met Pope John Paul II in preparation for his role in The Passion of Christ, stood out...Read More
It’s no secret Italy abounds with natural beauty, stunning people and ageless architecture. And the food ain’t bad, either. But what goes on behind the scenes? Where do the stereotypes end and the real Italy begin? Frequent visitors to the bel paese have witnessed death-defying collisions on Italian roadways, know you can’t find a decent,...Read More
So you think you can cook? Well, this is your chance to prove it! Alex over at Blog from Italy, along with La Cucina Italiana Magazine are turning up the heat with a fall-flavored Italian cooking contest – and everyone is invited to play along. The contest begins Friday, September 12 so you have a full week to...Read More
I am continually amazed at the random and rather unflattering things you can learn just by listening to the locals talk to one another. For example this week I learned that GOBBU is Calabrese dialect for “hunchback” and CAPONA means “big head.” Nice, huh? Wanna know the context in which I heard these words? Peppinu...Read More
And now through September 1, 2008 TravelZoo is giving away TONS of FREE travel. That’s right! Thirteen weekly winners can select a free trip from the weekly Top 20 list and one grand prize winner will win the whole dang thing! Can you imagine relaxing on a Italian-stud driven gondola along the Venetian canals,...Read More
Ok now, be honest. How many of you have ever heard of the European Travel Commission? Ok, then. How many countries does it represent? Aha! Gotcha! The European Travel Commission is a non-profit organization with headquarters in Brussels that promotes European tourism for 39 member countries, from Iceland to Cyprus, Portugal to Georgia, and 35...Read More
One week ago today, we launched My Bella Vita DOT COM. And, we had a great week! To celebrate, we hosted a contest and offered one lucky winner her choice of a free night at Il Cedro Bed and Breakfast, an item from Il Cedro Shop, or a Calabrese Gift Package. I listed the names, and...Read More
Thanks for coming. Did you have any problems finding the place? Well, sadly my house is still under construction, but My Bella Vita has moved. (Yes…she has a life of her own!) And, boy was it an experience. When you start with an impatient personality and toss in a bit of html code, disaster will surely strike! But,...Read More
Last Week’s Ultimate Blog Party was a huge success turning out 1,498 girlie bloggers! Can I say, “WOW?!?” What an amazing event! I must pause for a moment here, and profusely apologize to everyone for my lack of comment responses this week…more details tomorrow! You may remember we had a few little contests going on...Read More
