There are too many wonderful things to write about from our trips to Italy. The obvious things like the incredible food, the fabulous views, the history I learned as a child and now get to teach my children. It’s the simple pleasures that stay in the forefront of my mind while we’re here in Italy.
My in-laws know how to grow vegetables and fruits. They have the magical green thumb I aspire to have one day. They know when to plant which seeds. They know how to care for what they’re growing that will eventually be food on their table. They freeze certain vegetables that grow while we’re not here in Italy for us to try.
Raspberries are part of their abundant garden. The kids love to go with Nonno Domenico and help him pick these juicy, sweet gems.
Raspberries are part of their abundant garden. The kids love to go with Nonno Domenico and help him pick these juicy, sweet gems.
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CIAO from Italy.
Hope you are enjoying your Fourth of July weekend!
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Homegrown raspberries
) How great!
Continue to enjoy your vacation in Italy!
Angie
I am living vicariously thru you Lora – I can see and taste that wonderful raspberry gelato! One of my favorite things about Italy, was the lifestyle – 3hr downtime in the afternoons, dinner at 8pm and wandering the streets of Rome at midnight, taking in all the people and the nightlife. Happy 4th! (((hugs)))
i’m loving your italy updates ! lovely
Unbelievable! Definitely a garden everyone aspires to have, I am loving Italy through your eyes! xoxo!
How absolutely adorable is that?! Enjoy the second leg of your stay in Italy. Happy long distance Happy 4th of July!! Mwah!
What a beautiful garden! And what precious memories are being made there.
This is why I love Europe!! I’ll be in Macedonia in September doing the same thing…picking all kinds of fruits and veggies!
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Looks like you are having a fantabulous time… enjoy yourselves!
Mmmm! Raspberry sorbet ???? Delish! So glad you’re having such perfect weather and times with family! Love all your scenery shots and family photos!
Such fun! Rasberry sorbetto sounds wonderful. I don’t have a green thumb yet either, but hope to have one soon
Hope you’re having a wonderful vacation!
Your in-laws garden looks so boutiful. I do not have a green thumb and admire anyone who does. Enjoy the fruits and vegetables truly grown with love.
That sounds like what we should do, a little snack around 4
How long are you guys staying? It seems like you guys went during a good time, bountiful produce time 
Are we crazy when we look forward to picking raspberries, and blackberries, and wild blueberries, and currants, getting scratched and bloodied, all along encouraging our kids to do the same? Yes, we are, and they will have wonderful memories for the rest of their life! nobody will be able to full them into enjoying a mutant piece of fruit when they tasted the sun-kissed jewel-colored raspberries from their grandparents’ garden.
Enjoy your stay as much as you can! Sending you big hugs and kisses from Southern California!
Oh, my dream garden! How positively wonderful!
Lora, sounds like you’re having a wonderful time in Italy. Can’t wait to visit my family in few months.
Homegrown fruit and veggies are simply the best!!
Thanks for keeping us updated on your trip Lora! It’s a great ‘ride along’!
Lovely post! How nice that your children are enjoying their time doing such wonderful ordinary things with their grandparents! I love that they pick the berries and then get to enjoy the fruits of their labor with the sorbetto! Enjoy your visit!
Lora, those raspberries look extremely delicious!! I could imagine how exquisite is that raspberry sorbet you have for merenda! I am now in love with Italy
Hugs
SOOO fun!
Love seeing pictures from your trip! 
Those raspberries look so amazing! Mine are just starting to come in and I can’t wait!! I just adore fresh raspberries!
How fun and what a wonderful experience for the kids