The Myth of Persephone and the Pomegranate
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A little history on wine-growing & mythology in Sicily
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Even in classical times, Sicily was well-known for its agricultural produce. The Phoenicians introduced grape vines from the Middle...
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Wine and medicine
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The relationship between wine and medicine in the Renaissance is interesting and has its foundations in the ancient texts...
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Saint Philip Neri – the saint with the heart which doubled in size
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(Guido Reni – Saint Philip Contemplating the Virgin in the Church of Santa Maria in Vallicella) Founder of the...
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Pietro de’ Crescenzi and How to taste wine
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I was doing some reading this afternoon and came across this quirky piece about the how to taste wine written...
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A little on the Neoplatonic Academy of Florence
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The importance and the ambition of the Neoplatonic Academy are still not fully understood. Founded in Villa Medici...
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A little on the mythology and history around Olive oil
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According to legend, Athena and Poseidon were unable to agree on which of them was to rule Attica. Zeus,...
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A little history about Renaissance Papal Cuisine
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In general, the Supreme authorities in the Catholic Church have not been conspicuously hostile to sensual pleasure, or even...
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Welcome to my love affair with the food, wine, history and culture of the Mediterranean, past and present. Here you will find not only recipes, drinks and fabulous products, but the history of the food and culture of the Mediterranean.
My purpose is to get you to explore and experience new tastes and along the way to immerse yourself in the wonderful history of this diverse and wonderful region – from Venice to Istanbul, Rome to Dubrovnik, Athens to Crete and all places in between and in the surrounds. Be prepared to be surprised, delighted and enthralled as you take this trip with me.
Recent Posts
- Saving Caravaggio by Neil Griffiths – an interesting read!
- A Stolen Caravaggio
- An ode to play – A painting by Pieter Bruegel
- The pelican fountain that becomes a fountain of wine….
- A Donatello head of Virgil’s horse, Palazzo Carafa, Naples
- Codex Gigas or The Bible written by the Devil!!
- A lock in Milan designed by Leonardo da Vinci
- Who was the Marquis of Pombal?