Peaceful Capri

The island of Capri,  in the Bay of Naples, has been appreciated for at least 2000 years.  Emperors Augustus and Tiberius both had homes here, Odysseus sailed past  Capri in Homer’s “Odyssey”  and has attracted ‘modern’ tourists for at least 3 centuries now.  The origins of Capri’s name are unknown but the everal have been suggested: Latin capra “she-goat,” Greek kapros “boar,” Etruscan capra “burial place” . This exceptionally beautiful island is best known for its dramatic coastal scenery. It is one of those  places that will forever stay in your memories, and make you wish you could come again.

Capri's harbor sunset
Capri’s harbor sunset

Capri is the name of the island but it is actually divided into two sections. The eastern section takes the name of the island and the western part is called Anacapri.

Romantic and peaceful, in spite of the visiting crowds

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HUMOR: marriage joke

I think we all need a laugh at least once a day, more if possible 🙂

In that vein let me pass on this marriage joke I found somewhere a long time ago. It is not meant to be demeaning to anyone, it just reflects people, cultures, beliefs,fears, life, love and everything in between. Smile!

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A woman died and arrived at the Gates of Heaven.While she was waiting for Saint Peter to greet her, she peeked through the gates. She saw a beautiful banquet table. Sitting all around were her parents and all the other people she had loved and who had died before her.

They saw her and began calling greetings to her.
“Hello – How are you!
We’ve been waiting for you!
Good to see you.” When Saint Peter came by, the woman said to him, “This is such a wonderful place! How do I get in?” “You have to spell a word,” Saint Peter told her.”Which word?” the woman asked.
“Love.”
The woman correctly spelled “Love” and Saint Peter welcomed her into Heaven.
About a year later, Saint Peter came to the woman and asked her to watch the Gates of Heaven for him that day.
While the woman was guarding the Gates of Heaven, her husband arrived. I’m surprised to see you,” the woman said. “How have you been?”

“Oh, I’ve been doing pretty well since you died,” her husband told her. ” I married the beautiful young nurse who took care of you while you were ill.  And then I won the multi-state lottery.
I sold the little house you and I lived in and bought a huge mansion. 
And my wife and I traveled all around the world. We were on vacation in Cancun and I went water skiing today. I fell and hit my head, and here I am. What a bummer!  How do I get in?”

“You have to spell a word,” the woman told him.

“Which word?” her husband asked.

“Czechoslovakia.”

RISOTTO workshop coming up- March 25, 2013

 

3/25/2013 -11:30am-2:30pm in San Carlos $49

Risotto seafoodRisotto making workshopGluten Free: learn the basics of making authentic Risotto and explore the possibilities. On the menu: Risotto ai Funghi, Risotto alle Carote, Risotto agli Asparagi, Risotto al Limone,and Risotto ai Frutti di mare (Seafood). Students will receive written recipes at the beginning of class. After all the preparations and cooking are completed, participants will enjoy the fruits of their labors. Wine pairings included.

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Italian COOKING

 

GLUTEN FREE Cooking Classes in the Peninsula

ITALIAN gluten free COOKING  classes in the Peninsula

on March 10, 2013

3/10/2013 -2:30pm-6pm in San Carlos $69

Italian Gluten Free Cooking Class. Learn how to make some fabulous Italian dishes that will leave you satisfied and not missing gluten!

Students will receive written recipes at the beginning of class. After all the preparations and cooking are completed, participants will enjoy the fruits of their labors. Wines included.

On the menu: Papa’ ‘s Stracciatella Soup, Curry Lamb, Delicious Green Beans Contorno, Southern Orange Salad, Surprise Dessert. Wines Included.

Food and wine pairings by Domenico Chirichillo. Domenico is an experienced wine maker and his wines have won more than 300 Medals in wines competitions.

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