This hazelnut chocolate pudding recipe from Sweet Paul is simple and delicious. Nutella, the famous hazelnut spread is a key ingredient. I am not a huge fan of Nutella BUT, I love it with dark chocolate and eating them straight from the tree! Think about all the toppings you could add: whipped creme, coffee beans, white chocolate chips, cinnamon, hot chili pepper. It’s endless.
Read MoreMy 5 favorite things about living in Italy. There is so much to love about Italy so I chose the things I look forward to every day: Italian coffee, Italian food and wine, the pausa (or siesta), a strong sense of community, and the beauty and diversity of Italy. Read about my 5 Favorites and some expats and locals who have inspired me.
Read MoreLemons + Local Flavor. Summer is in full swing with the days getting hotter and hotter. If you’re like me, you want something refreshing, delicious, and no oven needed. It’s the perfect time to try this luscious No-Bake Italian Lemon Cheesecake.
Read MoreAlessandro's tasty jam tart or crostata di marmellata is a traditional treat here in Southern Italy. This delicious recipe is easy to make and perfect with a frothy cappuccino while dreaming of visiting Italy. Try it with your favorite homemade jam!
Read MoreCreamy Risotto recipe that takes only 30 minutes and tastes delicious. Get the printable recipe and read an interesting story about a trip to Milan that ends with a plate of risotto.
Read MoreThis little restaurant was truly found by “Getting Lost.” I was with a couple of friends trying to find another restaurant and we got lost! But what a delicious and special little find. Please go check it out and the little town of Fragneto. Beautiful views!
Read MoreLike many places in Italy, they speak a dialect specific to this town or region. It’s called Guardiolo here in Guardia Sanframondi and is very distinct. Let’s learn a little dialect!
Read MoreThe first thing the locals ask you when you tell them you have moved here permanently is “Perche?” “Why?” That’s not always an easy answer for me because I knew nothing about the Campania region or Guardia before my move. I had planned to move to Sicily or the Marche region in the North, but never Campania.
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I'm Susie, an adventurous traveler from California who always had a love for Italy. After 30 years of dreaming, I decided it was time to move to Southern Italy and start a new life. With my two dogs, Mack and Sweetie Pie, I moved to a traditional, Southern Italian village in the Campania region.
