With wishes that this glorious golden moon (Jan. 3) brings joy, calm, fun and laughter, good food – and most importantly, good health, to all. And, even more important: a peaceful, saner, safer world.
I never tire of full moon shots from my balcony overlooking the Mediterranean, the town of Menton, France, and Italy in the background. The gilded sheen of this moon was special—hopefully a good omen for 2026.
For the third holiday season in a row, I pampered myself at Abano Terme, a spa town in northern Italy known for therapeutic mud treatments.
Thermal pools and mud at Abano. For more “Discovering the Marvels of Mud”
Today’s Taste: A focus on Italy, yummy pasta: Fusilli with Broccoli and Gorgonzola Sauce For more tasty recipes, click here.
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