September to Remember

Join Carole Bumpus and her husband in Book Three of the <i>Savoring the Olde Ways</i> series as they take you on their first culinary trek through Italy including regions of Lombardy Tuscany Compania Apulia and Lazio. Embrace unforgettable characters such as lovely guides Lisa and Margarita who introduce you to the true Italian experience. Sup on traditional foods (<i>cucina povera</i>) including local <i>tortelli pappardelle al cinghiale</i> (wild boar) <i>bistecca all Fiorentina pasta alla vongole</i> (clams) or <i>saltimbocca alla Romana</i>. Sip regional wines along with memorable <i>digestivos</i> like limoncello and grappa. Find yourself dancing at harvest festivals climbing through Etruscan tombs traipsing among Roman ruins or bathing in ancient Roman <i>termés</i> (hot springs). Climb to the heights in elegant Capri on the gorgeous Amalfi Coast or to the top of the holiest of holies at St. Peter's Basilica. Soak up ancient and cultural history in Milan Firenze (Florence) Amalfi Pompeii Lecce and Rome. Bask in the sun and opalescent waters along the rugged coasts of the Tyrrhenian and Adriatic Seas. And best of all capture a rare glimpse into the secrets of the Mediterranean psyche while sharing a good meal with new friends. It is truly the trip of a lifetime.