Agriturismo: Farmstays in southern Italy
Olives awaiting harvest in Abruzzo To enjoy the atmosphere of a working farm, the rural setting and fresh foods, try a farm stay. WARNING: There are many listings at www.agriturismo.net but not all are...
View ArticleThe ancient sacred olive, in modern times
An olive tree in the Cilento region. This tree was planted before the nation of Italy was born, when the Italian south was a kingdom apart. It could well have been producing olives when Naples was at...
View ArticleReading about olives
Can I suggest some reading about olives? I’m offering a smorgasbord. Here is a link to an online piece called “Graft and Corruption: On Olives and Olive Growing in the Pre-Modern Mediterranean” about...
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