Archives for October 2012

Nerone, Our Big Black Cat

We called him Nerone because he was totally black and in Italian “nero” means black. He must have been about three months old when he was found abandoned in the courtyard of our building in Rome and sometime later we decided to take him in. The story went as follows. He adored Marta and he […]

Bugs! If it Wasn’t the 13th October, it Would Be Just an Ordinary Day

In Italy it is said that one starts a new life after his 50’s. Since I forgot to give you this advice in the last years, I invite you now to get going. You may ask: “To do what?”. Only you know the answer. My dear friend, on this special day we wish you a […]

Irresistable Milktart

Milktart! Something that forms an important part of our life are the things we love to eat, the memories of who made it, where and with whom we shared those things.  Milktart is just one of the traditional teatime treats in South Africa.  I’ve made many using this recipe, don’t know where it originated but […]

Happy Birthday Charlene!

Dear Charlene, As you once said, this website is meant to keep us closer together. So, on this special day, although we are far in kilometers we feel very close to you in mind and heart and wish you a very happy birthday! Mauro Marta Leo