arco, Italy

I had a dull ache in my stomach today, because I realized that I brought some of my prejudices with me from America along with my household goods. It was raining but I needed a few things for dinner, so I walked out to the local markets. Near my ...

... America and loves New York and New Jersey. New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia are very popular in this part of southern Italy. Jobs are scarce here, and some young people learn English in school, then travel to America and work in the Northeast at ...

My grandpa died about seven years ago, but I have found him again, wandering around a garden in my neighborhood. Who knew he was Italian? I swear Pop Turner is living in my town, except that he speaks Italian and has striking white hair. Because he is ...

... are available from wood-fired ovens, along with great gelato and pastries. You will never, never go hungry when you are in Italy. I love lunch at DaRoberto's. It is open for lunch and occasionally for dinner, although like most places in town, it's a ...