Old World Italian

25/05/2026

Who says you can’t eat gelato for breakfast? In Sicily, it’s perfectly acceptable to enjoy gelato on a brioche in the morning. To celebrate the start of summer and the kids being home from school, I wanted to have a special breakfast outside in the courtyard. I put together this simple recipe that was ready in only 30 minutes—just enough time for me to prepare the espresso and set the table. For this recipe all you need is a blender and some simple ingredients. Feel free to substitute the strawberries for your favorite fruit. Enjoy! 🍓

Strawberry Gelato

4 cups frozen strawberries 🍓
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 small clementine
a splash of heavy whipping cream

1. Place the frozen strawberries in a blender and pulse to blend.
2. Add the other ingredients and blend to combine.
3. Pour the mixture into a pan and place in the freezer for about 30 minutes then serve.

* to make this sorbetto (dairy-free), don’t add the cream

Buon appetito 😍

20/05/2026

The beauty of spring is simply captivating and glorious. Here’s to celebrating the little moments of beauty all around—more moments outdoors and with those we love. 💛

20/05/2026

Some girls want a Luxury SUV or sports car.

This is my dream car…a green Ape. I would also gladly take a Vespa or a Fiat 500. 🤩 I’m not choosy.

Dreams are good for the soul. Contentment for today is where the blessings flow, but dreams keep us growing and pushing forward. In my old age perhaps I will be riding one of these through my vineyard and olive groves. Magari!!

15/05/2026

New gallery quality prints just dropped at Olive Bird to add to your home. Go check them out. I hope you like them. More to come.

Go check out some of the photography prints that I just dropped in my store for you to add to your gallery wall or around your home. These are gallery quality prints that you can order either framed or unframed and will ship directly to you. I hope you like them. www.oldworlditalian.com/olivebird

28/04/2026

Strawberry season is here and it’s the perfect time to make a modern twist on this traditional Italian dessert. Living in Rome 🇮🇹 we loved to visit the famous known as the King of Tiramisù. They have so many variations of the classic dessert and they are all delicious! But my favorite was always fragola. 🥰

Here is my twist on the classic that’s perfect for a celebration. Comment 🍓and I’ll send you my recipe.

Buon appetito!

21/04/2026

Happy birthday to my favorite city in the world! Roma, you were home, you taught me how to love good food, how to discern qualitá, how to appreciate “il dolce far niente,” how to love walking, how to be open to new adventures, how to value the community of people around me, and how to embrace the beautiful chaos that is life. TVB e tantissimi auguri 💚🤍❤️.

20/04/2026

I thought it would be fun to do a Live Like an Italian series. 🇮🇹 When the seasons change, it’s the perfect opportunity to change out the air in your house. While living in Italy, I learned that Italians love to open up the windows on a cool spring morning to “change the air.” Having fresh air in the home has loads of benefits and not changing it out is actually really bad for you. Italian women gave me advice on how to switch out that air and as like most things Italian, it’s a simple fix—open your doors and windows. 😉

17/04/2026

Beauty surrounds us this time of year. But do we stop and slow down long enough to let the glory of it linger in our hearts? Buds are bursting to see the light of day. Birds make their nests and wait patiently for the uccellino to be born. They sing their birdsong each morning thankful and happy to be alive. Moments rest for us to enjoy if we will only savor them. I hope this spring and this weekend ahead you will carve out time… if even only for a moment… to settle into and savor the glory of spring!

15/04/2026

Reflecting on the little moments of what life is like in Italy. Moments built into rhythms of pause and noticing the beauty that surrounds us. Little moments to breathe in fresh air, enjoy a conversation with a friend, or give yourself permission to enjoy a simple treat. I miss these built in rhythms of the Italian culture. They became so normal for me and I am always looking for ways to implement them into my life back in the states. Have you lived in another culture or visited one that changed the way you saw daily life rhythms?

🇮🇹 if you’ve always dreamed of experiencing authentic Italy, I’d love to curate one of my retreats for you. Send a DM for more information on my Slow Living Retreats.