Mamba Italiana
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Ciao Ciao! Colorado native living la dolce vita in wine country. Blessed with a meravigliosa Italian 🇮🇹 famiglia, I am a yogi, runner, book lover & oenophile.
My hometown and home teams 👏
January 24, 2026 at 3:48 PM
My hometown and home teams 👏
I have had the joy of tasting some of these wines in Italia, including Di Majo Norante’s Sassius from Molise and Campania’s magnificent Taurasi Aglianico from Irpinia. I would also add Tenuta Fontana’s Civico 28, discovered during a private tasting just behind the famed Reggia di Caserta.
7 of the Best Aglianicos From Southern Italy
Aglianico is one of the great grapes of southern Italy — the most important red variety of Campania and Basilicata. And until I tasted two first-rate examples from the relatively obscure Molise, I had...
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January 24, 2026 at 2:55 PM
I have had the joy of tasting some of these wines in Italia, including Di Majo Norante’s Sassius from Molise and Campania’s magnificent Taurasi Aglianico from Irpinia. I would also add Tenuta Fontana’s Civico 28, discovered during a private tasting just behind the famed Reggia di Caserta.
Rest ib style #valentino Beauty and grace will always remain timeless.
Eleven Moments That Defined Valentino’s Legacy
The fashion designer, who died Monday at 93, was famous for his unapologetically feminine evening wear, worn by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Elizabeth Taylor and many more.
www.wsj.com
January 20, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Rest ib style #valentino Beauty and grace will always remain timeless.
Gusto molto! Italy’s most iconic cookbook has finally been translated. I received it as a gift from one of my favorite people and have already tried a few recipes, saying che buono and mangia more than once. It’s timeless, soulful, and filled with amore from every Italian cucina. Buon appetito!
Italy’s Most Iconic Cookbook Has Been Translated Into English
Ada Boni is one of Italy’s most legendary women. This is her masterpiece.
www.insidehook.com
January 18, 2026 at 6:57 AM
Gusto molto! Italy’s most iconic cookbook has finally been translated. I received it as a gift from one of my favorite people and have already tried a few recipes, saying che buono and mangia more than once. It’s timeless, soulful, and filled with amore from every Italian cucina. Buon appetito!
This is truly bittersweet #broncoscountry
Bo Nix Out for Season With Shock Injury After Leading Broncos to AFC Title Game
The Denver quarterback is done for the year.
www.si.com
January 18, 2026 at 6:28 AM
This is truly bittersweet #broncoscountry
I agree with the top two, would move NYC to third, and slide San Francisco to fourth having visited these cities. As a monthly visitor, San Diego’s Little Italy wins for Il Mercato on Saturdays, Amici Park, Mona Lisa Deli, Pappalecco, and Our Lady of the Rosary.
The Best Little Italy Neighborhoods Across the U.S. Offer Incredible Eats and Local Community
Come for the cannoli, stay for the sense of community. From coast to coast, here's where to find the best Little Italy neighborhoods in the U.S.
www.travelandleisure.com
January 18, 2026 at 6:15 AM
I agree with the top two, would move NYC to third, and slide San Francisco to fourth having visited these cities. As a monthly visitor, San Diego’s Little Italy wins for Il Mercato on Saturdays, Amici Park, Mona Lisa Deli, Pappalecco, and Our Lady of the Rosary.
Stanley Tucci says his ideal last meal would be a long, lingering Italian feast by Lake Como with friends, good wine, and conversation. The menu leans classic and unfussy, from truffle pasta and branzino to Florentine steak and rustic soups. Plus cheese, honey, and Amarone.
The Italian Feast Stanley Tucci Wants As His Last Meal - Tasting Table
Stanley Tucci wants his final meal to be at Lake Como, and include tagliarini with white truffles, branzino, salads, Florentine steak, soup, and cheeses.
www.tastingtable.com
January 18, 2026 at 5:58 AM
Stanley Tucci says his ideal last meal would be a long, lingering Italian feast by Lake Como with friends, good wine, and conversation. The menu leans classic and unfussy, from truffle pasta and branzino to Florentine steak and rustic soups. Plus cheese, honey, and Amarone.
Every year our Christmas tree becomes an Italian pantry, from rigatoni and ravioli to lasagna and prosciutto. E certo, there’s vino too! Ciao to the season as we close in on Epifania.
January 4, 2026 at 6:36 AM
Every year our Christmas tree becomes an Italian pantry, from rigatoni and ravioli to lasagna and prosciutto. E certo, there’s vino too! Ciao to the season as we close in on Epifania.
Anthony Bourdain said the most important ingredient in cooking isn’t flashy or complicated, it’s good stock. The kind that simmers quietly and does the real work behind the scenes. A simple reminder that great food is built on fundamentals, patience, and knowing where to put your attention.
The Single Ingredient Anthony Bourdain Called 'The Backbone Of Good Cooking' - The Takeout
This highly adaptable ingredient Anthony Bourdain loved is something most home cooks can easily make, and it's also in some of the late chef's favorite dishes.
www.thetakeout.com
January 4, 2026 at 4:58 AM
Anthony Bourdain said the most important ingredient in cooking isn’t flashy or complicated, it’s good stock. The kind that simmers quietly and does the real work behind the scenes. A simple reminder that great food is built on fundamentals, patience, and knowing where to put your attention.
I am heartbroken. What a role model, symbol of grace, the entertainment industry will never be the same.
Diane Keaton has died at 79 | CNN
Diane Keaton, known for her unique brand of comedic timing, inimitable style and for never giving up her independence, has died.
www.cnn.com
October 12, 2025 at 2:31 AM
I am heartbroken. What a role model, symbol of grace, the entertainment industry will never be the same.
Andrea Bocelli at the Anfiteatro degli Scavi di Pompei was the most indimenticabile concerto of my life. Its magic is with me two months later as truly mozzafiato in its bellezza and arte. Sitting where gladiators once fought, surrounded by ancient history, a night where every note felt senza tempo.
Andrea Bocelli apre la stagione estiva all’Anfiteatro degli Scavi di Pompei
Il 27 e 28 giugno 2025 Andrea Bocelli sarà protagonista di un doppio concerto all’Anfiteatro degli Scavi di Pompei
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September 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Andrea Bocelli at the Anfiteatro degli Scavi di Pompei was the most indimenticabile concerto of my life. Its magic is with me two months later as truly mozzafiato in its bellezza and arte. Sitting where gladiators once fought, surrounded by ancient history, a night where every note felt senza tempo.
Great read from The New Yorker about the movie Moonstruck. It is a reminder that life is messy & that’s what makes it magical. Love isn’t perfect, & neither are families, but they’re where the real magic happens. Sometimes the best thing we can do is stop trying to control it & simply celebrate it.
“Moonstruck” Knows That the Best Things in Life Aren’t Chosen
If the movie has a clear through line, it is about things that are wrong getting made right, a winding process that often involves committing some new wrongs along the way.
www.newyorker.com
September 10, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Great read from The New Yorker about the movie Moonstruck. It is a reminder that life is messy & that’s what makes it magical. Love isn’t perfect, & neither are families, but they’re where the real magic happens. Sometimes the best thing we can do is stop trying to control it & simply celebrate it.
Complimentary tastings at Vindemia Winery and a glass of their popular More Cowbell… all enjoyed in the perfect summer weather with friends. 🍷
#TemeculaWine #VindemiaWinery #MoreCowbell
#TemeculaWine #VindemiaWinery #MoreCowbell
August 17, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Complimentary tastings at Vindemia Winery and a glass of their popular More Cowbell… all enjoyed in the perfect summer weather with friends. 🍷
#TemeculaWine #VindemiaWinery #MoreCowbell
#TemeculaWine #VindemiaWinery #MoreCowbell
Having toured Reggia di Caserta, admiring the Banksy on the Centro Storico streets, staring in awe of Sanmartino’s Veiled Christ and taking in The Seven Works of Mercy by Caravaggio, Napoli is its own canvas that filled my soul and is a part of my heart.
A Savvy Travelers Guide to Italy’s Other Great Art City
Think Naples is just a place to grab a ferry to Capri or gorge on pizza? Think again. This vibrant Mediterranean port has been a cultural mecca for millennia.
www.wsj.com
August 13, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Having toured Reggia di Caserta, admiring the Banksy on the Centro Storico streets, staring in awe of Sanmartino’s Veiled Christ and taking in The Seven Works of Mercy by Caravaggio, Napoli is its own canvas that filled my soul and is a part of my heart.
Pop the cork, it’s National Prosecco Day! 🥂 DOC is your easy-breezy everyday sparkle, while DOCG is the hillside VIP with extra finesse. Whichever you pour, you’re doing it right. Cin cin!
Prosecco DOC vs DOCG: Know the difference on National Prosecco Day
The Italian classifications indicate different quality levels and characteristics.
www.cleveland.com
August 13, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Pop the cork, it’s National Prosecco Day! 🥂 DOC is your easy-breezy everyday sparkle, while DOCG is the hillside VIP with extra finesse. Whichever you pour, you’re doing it right. Cin cin!
Fresh from a 10-year restoration, the Raphael Rooms now reveal oil on wall work by Raphael himself, along with a unique nail grid method, centuries old brilliance now fully visible.
Vatican Unveils Last of Four Restored Raphael Rooms After 10-Year Cleaning Project
The decade-long cleaning and restoration project led to the discovery of figures painted in oil directly on the walls by Renaissance master Raphael.
www.artnews.com
August 13, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Fresh from a 10-year restoration, the Raphael Rooms now reveal oil on wall work by Raphael himself, along with a unique nail grid method, centuries old brilliance now fully visible.
New tasting room from Alex by Poggio Leano in Temecula Wine Country. The space is as refined as the wines it pours It is elegant, inviting, and the perfect spot to savor la dolce vita in the valley. They also boast an elevated farm stand and a charming small mercato to explore.
August 13, 2025 at 9:44 AM
New tasting room from Alex by Poggio Leano in Temecula Wine Country. The space is as refined as the wines it pours It is elegant, inviting, and the perfect spot to savor la dolce vita in the valley. They also boast an elevated farm stand and a charming small mercato to explore.
Temecula Valley has a Mediterranean climate made for wine. Hot days and cool Pacific nights bring balance and freshness to reds like Sangiovese, Aglianico and Primitivo, and whites like Fiano, Viognier and Vermentino. The valley is pouring its own story one glass at a time.
www.wineenthusiast.com
August 13, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Temecula Valley has a Mediterranean climate made for wine. Hot days and cool Pacific nights bring balance and freshness to reds like Sangiovese, Aglianico and Primitivo, and whites like Fiano, Viognier and Vermentino. The valley is pouring its own story one glass at a time.
Actual footage of me and the hubby’s last visit in Italia: www.youtube.com/live/DSAsdcD...
Live Q&A: "Conan Without Borders: Italy" | Conan Without Borders
YouTube video by Team Coco
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April 27, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Actual footage of me and the hubby’s last visit in Italia: www.youtube.com/live/DSAsdcD...
Pompeii, once a great wine hub, had vines nourished by Mount Vesuvius’ volcanic soil. Homes honored Bacchus, and taverns hummed with drinkers. Now, Mastroberardino’s Villa dei Misteri Rosso Pompeiano IGT brings wine back to Pompeii’s ruins, reviving an ancient tradition.
Ancient winemaking rises from the ashes of Pompeii
The archaeological park in the city, which was destroyed in a volcanic eruption in AD79, has announced a plan to revive the tradition
www.thetimes.com
April 25, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Pompeii, once a great wine hub, had vines nourished by Mount Vesuvius’ volcanic soil. Homes honored Bacchus, and taverns hummed with drinkers. Now, Mastroberardino’s Villa dei Misteri Rosso Pompeiano IGT brings wine back to Pompeii’s ruins, reviving an ancient tradition.
Badia a Coltibuono’s Vin Santo is a true tesoro of Tuscany. Made from Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes, it’s aged for 6-7 years to develop rich flavors of caramello, almonds, and dried fruit. With its smooth, balanced dolcezza, it’s the perfect match for desserts or cheese. Salute!
April 25, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Badia a Coltibuono’s Vin Santo is a true tesoro of Tuscany. Made from Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes, it’s aged for 6-7 years to develop rich flavors of caramello, almonds, and dried fruit. With its smooth, balanced dolcezza, it’s the perfect match for desserts or cheese. Salute!
Pope Francis saw beauty in brokenness. One of his favorite paintings was White Crucifixion by Marc Chagall, who said: “All our interior world is reality.” Francis believed holding both suffering and grace is what makes life holy. Rest in peace, Holy Father.
How this Marc Chagall painting explains Pope Francis' soul
Pope Francis' favorite painting was Marc Chagall's "White Crucifixion." Here's what the Nazi-era artwork teaches about the late pontiff.
forward.com
April 25, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Pope Francis saw beauty in brokenness. One of his favorite paintings was White Crucifixion by Marc Chagall, who said: “All our interior world is reality.” Francis believed holding both suffering and grace is what makes life holy. Rest in peace, Holy Father.
Completely heartbroken 💔
Val Kilmer, Film Star Who Played Batman and Jim Morrison, Dies at 65
A wide-ranging leading man who earned critical praise, he was known to be charismatic but unpredictable. At one point he dropped out of Hollywood for a decade.
www.nytimes.com
April 2, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Completely heartbroken 💔