May 16, 2012 by Di Mackey / 0 Comments
This slice of fountain I captured today is central to one of Genoa’s main meeting points. If I’m meeting locals for aperitivo or dinner, they usually tell me that they will meet up with me in Piazza De Ferrari. Today I had to pass by the fountain, more than once, and each time I saw
Read MoreMay 9, 2012 by Anna Merulla / 2 Comments
Preparing the traditional Genoese pesto sauce with mortar and pestle is not so difficult. To be sure to choose the right mortar and pestle you should just know few things. The mortar has to be made in marble (in Italy is preferred the “marmo di Colonnata”, marble of Colonnata). Colonnata is a tiny village just
Read MoreMay 6, 2012 by Di Mackey / 0 Comments
I returned to Genova on Friday and I am so glad to be back! I arrived, unpacked, found flowers for my kitchen table, connected to the internet, bought supplies and, that first evening, I had the best pizza ever … again.
Read MoreMay 2, 2012 by Di Mackey / 0 Comments
I have been quiet, as I pack to return to Genova, yet again. This is just a small post, a photograph really, taken as I wandered the city late afternoon/early evening last time.
Read MoreApril 11, 2012 by Di Mackey / 0 Comments
One beautiful day, back in May, 2010, I found this guy creating the most incredible bubbles in Piazza de Ferrari. It seemed like he was enhancing the beauty of Teatro Carlo Felice and Palazzo Ducale … and the fountain too. Simply delighting the folk walking through. My camera and I, we couldn’t resist. Click on
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Fish Festival in Camogli
In a small square of the charming village of Camogli you will discover the world's largest frying pan. The pan comes out annually on the second Sunday of May and is used to fry up loads of free fish handed out to villagers and tourists for the annual Fish Festival (Sagra del Pesce) dedicated to St Fortunato, patron saint of fishermen.A must!
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