Meet Thelma & Louise… thusly named because moving to Denmark has many times felt metaphorically like driving over a cliff! Thelma & Louise are bespoke pieces made by my usual jeweler (Farringdons) in London’s Hatton Garden jewellery district. They’re a riff on a pair of vintage earrings that I liked, but thought too extravagant and gauche… Continue Reading
Bellagio Cooking Class: Roasted Tomatoes
Italian Roasted Tomatoes Recipe This is a very simple recipe that’s delicious tossed with cooked pasta, or truth be told, eaten on its own with a fork ;-) We used more of those lovely Sicilian grape tomatoes in this recipe, combining them with oregano, salt, and olive oil for a dish that’s definitely greater than the… Continue Reading
Bellagio Cooking Class: Best Authentic Bruschetta Recipe
This is the best authentic bruschetta recipe I’ve ever tried! It was taught to me by an Italian chef in Bellagio, Italy… can’t get more authentic than that. I love bruschetta! I’ve loved bruschetta since the first time I set tastebuds on it in 1989 or so. Through the years, I’ve made bruschetta of various… Continue Reading
Bellagio Cooking Class: Ravioli Ricotta e Erbette
For my birthday, I arranged a vegetarian cooking class in Bellagio! We began by gathering our ingredients from various specialty shops around Bellagio. The instructor explained a bit about common Italian ingredients and why she prefers to buy certain things at one shop over another. Back in the kitchen, we popped a bottle of Prosecco,… Continue Reading
Bellagio on Lake Como
Bellagio on Lake Como has to be one of the most beautiful and underrated places in Italy! ) I stayed at a small family-owned hotel on a mountainside in Bellagio on Lake Como, which can be touristy, but not this early in the season. It was the perfect time of year, because it was still… Continue Reading
A Vintage 1960s Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
My newest love is this original vintage 1960s sapphire and diamond cocktail ring! it’s set with 2.50 carats of pear-shaped sapphires and 1.25 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds! Isn’t it spectacular??? She called to me from the shop window in Hatton Garden, “take me home or regret it forever.” I tried to walk away—but before I got… Continue Reading
Where to Shop in Rome on a Budget
When in Rome (or anywhere outside of Denmark), shopping is high on my list of priorities. I tend to splash out on handbags and shoes, while spending more conservatively on clothing which only lasts a few seasons, so I researched ahead of time where to shop in Rome on a budget. Where to Shop in… Continue Reading
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