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Old World Inspiration for Everyday Life™ | Luxury Slow Living Retreats in Italy | Organic Italian Skincare: Sole Toscana Ambassador

A place where we can come together to appreciate the beauty and slow living of Italy.

06/02/2025

Ciao a tutti! So glad you’re here!

I want to say hello and “grazie” to so many of you who are new to this space! I soooo appreciate your support and encouragement as I share my love for Italy with you!

After calling Italy my home for over five years, I developed a deep love and passion for the Italian people and their beautiful culture. Living in Italy truly changed me.

After moving back to the states, I wanted to find a way to continue “living Italian” and share my love of Italy with others. And Old World Italian was born—hoping to provide you with old world inspiration for everyday life.

I want to help you experience Italy wherever you call home. I hope you are inspired both here and on my blog, whether it be for your cucina, home, garden, or travel.

I also host luxury slow travel retreats in Italy. If you are looking to make memories to last a lifetime experiencing a unique side of Italy, join me. Comment ITALY and I will send you details about my upcoming retreats.

Old World Italian is a place where we can come together to appreciate the beauty and slow living pace of Italy no matter where we are. I invite you to share in the experiences and love for the culture that became a part of my own—a way to have Italy at home. 🇮🇹

04/02/2025

The Truffle Hunter 🍂 Today on the blog, I’m sharing about our experience truffle hunting in Le Marche near the Umbrian border.

We had heard that the area was well-known for its truffles and inquired about where to go truffle hunting. Our host invited us to spend a day with him going truffle hunting. It turned out that Flavio himself was a truffle hunter and had an amazing story.

When retelling his story to us, Flavio said, “One day, I was there in my apartment looking over the city and I asked myself, ‘What am I doing here?’.”

He told us about how he was looking out over this big city, but all he could see in his mind, all he could think about, was being back home on his grandfather’s land.

He began to ask himself what he really wanted in life…

“I want a slow life.
I want a simple life.
I want to be in nature.”

He said, “it was right then that I made my choice.You make a choice and this was my choice.”

Read more about The Truffle Hunter: oldworlditalian.com

30/01/2025

Porchetta is a style in which a pork roast is prepared and cooked. It’s a slow-roasted pork that has been seasoned and stuffed with herbs. This way of cooking the pork roast finds its history in Italy. More specifically, the town of Ariccia, in the region of Lazio, which can be easily visited with a day trip from Rome.

Though you can find porchetta throughout Italy, history indicates its origins to the town of Ariccia nearly 2000 years ago. Isn’t that incredible? This way of cooking pork roast has been preserved and passed on to generations for thousands of years. And here we are, enjoying every bite—just like the Romans. Ahhh, che bello. It is even considered the forefather of street food.

You can read all about Porchetta in my latest blog post where I’m also sharing this delicious recipe!

www.oldworlditalian.com/blog-posts/porchetta-recipe

28/01/2025

Only 2 spots left to join us this May for our all inclusive Slow Living Couples Retreat in the beautiful region of Le Marche, Italia 🇮🇹. We are so excited for this retreat where you will experience the authentic side of Italy. It will be an unforgettable experience that we believe will add value to your life and to your marriage. Book by Jan 31 and save big with $1000 off.

www.oldworlditalian.com/travel

20/01/2025

il macellaio 🥩 In Italy, it’s important to have a good relationship with your local butcher. Quality meat is important for most Italians and you want to know where your meat is coming from and trust your butcher. Most likely the local butcher shop is a family affair and ran with pride and dedication.

If you want to live more Italian, here’s a tip. No matter where you are in the world, find a local butcher that you can trust and begin building a relationship. Stay loyal. Ask him for tips on preparing certain cuts of meat and let him know how it turned out. Try cuts you may not be used to.

I remember one specific instance while living in Rome. My husband wanted a cut of lamb from our local neighborhood butcher. He didn’t have anything in the display case, but no problem. He grabbed an entire lamb that wasn’t completely butchered yet and sliced off what we needed. Talk about fresh and curated to the customers needs. Try developing this kind of relationship where you are!

📍 Macelleria Angelo Feroci, Roma
🇮🇹 When in Rome, visit this historic butcher shop located near the Pantheon

18/01/2025

With fewer crowds, this hidden gem of a region is the perfect setting for our all-inclusive couples retreat this May. We still have space available and you can save $1000 if you book by Jan 31.

Italians call the Marche region, “Italy in a region.” With the mountains, the sea, forests, and the hills, it has a taste of the architecture, the landscape, and the cuisine that Italy has to offer all in one place!

Make your 2025 vacation in Italy with memories to last a lifetime!

Learn more about how you can join us:
https://www.oldworlditalian.com/couples-retreat

13/01/2025

📣 SAVE $1000 when you book by Jan 31.

Only a few spots left to join us 🇮🇹
Slow Living Couples Retreat
Le Marche, Italy | Apr 30–May 6, 2025
We can’t think of a better place in the world for married couples to connect than in beautiful Italy.

This uniquely designed experience provides an opportunity to lean into the slow living pace that Italy has to offer while exploring a region that is considered one of Italy’s beautiful, hidden gems with your loved one.

Accommodation
– 6 nights in a luxurious villa with breathtaking views of the Marche countryside.
* the accommodations are luxurious with modern conveniences, yet have Old World Italian charm.
* all rooms are equipped with queen beds and private, in-suite bathrooms.

What’s Included?
–6 nights beautiful and luxurious accommodation in an Italian villa.
–exclusivity: only 8 attendees will enjoy this exclusive and intimate retreat (married couples only).
–all meals, wine, beverages, and snacks for each person: 7 suppers, 6 lunches, and 6 breakfasts lovingly prepared by your hosts from locally sourced, quality ingredients as well as dining out at some of the best restaurants and local spots around.
–free arrival and departure transportation to the retreat location.
–all local transportation during the retreat so you don’t have to worry about anything but enjoying your time in Italy.
–hiking to a beautiful waterfall near the mountains.
–day excursion to a beautiful beach along the Adriatic coast of Italy.
–a visit to Italy’s 2024 winery of the year.
–uniquely curated day trips and excursions to small, local villages and the surrounding countryside.
–pasta making workshop.
–Slow Living Workshop to help you learn to live the slow, Italian life wherever you are.
–free time with your spouse to relax by the pool, in the spa, or take a nature walk.
–pre-retreat consultation with your hosts to help you prepare for your time in Italy.
– your hosts will serve as your personal guides for this uniquely designed experience.

BOOK NOW + SAVE $1000:
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12/01/2025

Beautiful moments in Tuscany.

09/01/2025

Love Nutella? ❤️ I’m sharing how to make your own homemade chocolate hazelnut spread. Comment “chocolate hazelnut” for a link to the recipe or visit my blog to read the post. Buon appetito!

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07/01/2025

Here is a beautiful glimpse into the fabulous region of Le Marche, Italy. Make 2025 the year you take that trip with your spouse. You know the one you’ve been talking about! Make this the year you slow down and connect with one another while seeing a side of Italy virtually untouched by tourism. Just a few spots remain for our all-inclusive retreat Apr 30–May 6, 2025. Visit oldworlditalian.com/travel for more details! DM your name + email to become a subscriber to my newsletter and find out how to save big on this retreat!

02/01/2025

The close to 2024 and the start to the new year have been quiet here. I’ve taken some time to rest and have been reflective.

I’m so grateful for all the blessings from this last year. Thankful for the big things. Celebrations, anniversaries, and birthdays. Watching my kids set their hearts to something and accomplish those goals. Finishing remodeling projects that I was sure were going to be the end of me 😂. Having the privilege to take a group of amazing women to Italy and lead my Slow Living Retreat there in Tuscany—a place I love so much. For new ventures and growth.

But so many of the moments I hold to from this last year have been simple ones. Quiet mornings and walks. A messy kitchen after an evening of pasta or pizza making as a family. Weekly sourdough baking. Sunsets and stargazing. Coffee dates with new and old friends. Heart to heart talks. Showing up when that’s all that could be done. Hugs after tears.

This reflection the last week has been hard but good for me. Good to evaluate what matters and what we put our time to. I’ve been thinking about the importance of choosing goals and what to say yes to. But also what to say no to. I want to say no to things that hold me back and keep me from my true self and freedom for the future.

I have always prayed about and chosen a word for the new year. And this year the word is joy. Amidst all the blessings this year, it’s been a challenging season in many ways. And that’s ok. I am ready to say no to things. But I’m ready to say yes to the joy to be found in each day. Each moment.

Here’s to the new year ahead! No matter what the last year has looked like for you, “tomorrow is always fresh—with no mistakes in it yet.” (Anne Shirley)

26/12/2024

Buon Natale 🎄 Christmas Fettuccine anyone? Ok it’s not really an Italian tradition but it is a tradition my husband I have been doing every Christmas Eve for the last 15 years or so after the inspiration of The Holiday. It is Italian tradition to not eat meat on Christmas Eve, but rather fish or a simple pasta. Instead meats are typically enjoyed on Christmas Day. Of course this fettuccine can be enjoyed anytime of the year. Here is my recipe made with a simple, authentic Alfredo sauce. Buon appetito e buone feste!

Pasta Recipe:
-500g flour
-5 fresh eggs

Alfredo sauce:
-3/4 cup salted butter, melted
-1 1/2 cups parmigiano reggiano, grated

Instructions:
1. Melt the butter in a saucepan and turn off the heat.
2. Slowly stir in the grated cheese until the butter and cheese come together into a creamy sauce.
3. Add some of the cooked pasta water to help make the sauce creamy.
4. Add ground pepper to taste and add the cooked pasta to the sauce.

24/12/2024

Homemade gifts are so special. I love the thoughtfulness and intentionality behind them. Last year, while in Tuscany, I stopped in at the most beautiful shop (). Busatti is a textile company producing linens and home goods. Since 1842 the Busatti family has been weaving in the village of Anghiari. Their fabrics are absolutely gorgeous and their shop is beautiful displaying all of the linens and products they produce for the home. I selected some lovely remnants of fabrics while there and this Christmas I used them to sew little sachets for gifts for my mom and sister. I filled them with lavender flowers I dried over the summer. They turned out so beautifully and make the sweetest gifts. 🎁 Do you appreciate homemade gifts?

20/12/2024

The Perfect Recipe for Christmas 🌟 Salame di Cioccolato is the perfect recipe for Christmas, made with chocolate and crumbled cookies. However, there are many variations to this traditional, Christmas dessert. I like to make mine with pistachios and hazelnuts. The bits of green make it extra festive.

If you want to get really creative, you can impress your holiday guests by tying string around the molded chocolate to resemble cured salami. Or, you can simply sprinkle it with powdered sugar as I do.

This recipe is also easy, low-cost, no bake, and takes little time to prepare. You can make it the day before and keep it in the refrigerator. If you don’t eat it all, it will keep in the fridge for several days. You can even freeze it. Just be sure to wrap it well in plastic wrap and then place it in a plastic bag. It will keep for about a month.

Comment “salame” for the link to the recipe or check out the dessert category on my blog.

11/12/2024

When the weather turns cold and the temperature starts to drop, I like to cook comfort-food dishes like lasagna, soups, and heavier pastas. It’s also great to cook dishes that require the oven to be on for a good bit of time. It helps heat up the house and keeps the kitchen cozy.

Parmigiana di Melanzane is a classic, Italian dish that is very similar to a lasagna. However, instead of using sheets of pasta, you layer thin slices of eggplant. With just a few simple ingredients like tomatoes, fried eggplant, basil, mozzarella and parmigiano reggiano cheese, you can make the perfect Parmigiana di Melanzane—a classic symbol from the mediterranean.

Comment “eggplant” and I will send you to direct link to my full recipe. Or you can always find most recipes on my blog.

06/12/2024

simplicity > complicated

03/12/2024

My kind of Christmas gift 🎄Request to Book in time for the perfect gift for your loved one this holiday season.

SLOW LIVING COUPLES RETREAT | Apr 30–May 6, 2025
Le Marche, Italy

We can’t think of a better place in the world for couples to connect than in beautiful Italy. My husband and I have uniquely designed this experience to provide you and your loved one an opportunity to lean into the slow living pace that Italy has to offer while exploring one of Italy’s beautiful, hidden gems.

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There’s nothing like fresh, golden pasta! For today’s Host Like an Italian I am making fresh pappardelle pasta. Elevate your next pasta dish by serving pasta fresca. Follow this easy recipe: BASIC EGG PASTA RECIPE:- 500 g flour- 5 fresh eggs 🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚Buon appetito!#freshpasta #pastalove #pastafresca #italianrecipe #eggpasta #simpleliving

Slow Living Retreat with Old World Italian

Escape to the picturesque landscapes of Italy from October 3rd to 9th for a slow living experience like no other. Our small group ladies’ retreat, limited to 8 people, will take place in a rustic yet luxurious villa nestled in the Tuscan countryside. Enjoy slow walks in the vineyard, exploring small villages, shopping for old world antiques, pasta and cooking classes, slow living reflection workshops, and more. Enjoy dining out as well as chef-prepared, authentic, local Italian cuisine paired with local wines back at the villa. Find out more at oldworlditalian.com/travel

Ladies, if you feel tired from the hustle of this life and are in need of rest, this is for you. This retreat will empower you to find rest in slow living no matter where you are. Connect with other like minded women looking for joy in a simpler life. With fun experiences like cooking classes, antique shopping, village day trips, and relaxing back at the villa, you’ll be sure to make memories and friendships to last a lifetime. Join me in Italy this autumn. Reserve your spot while space is still available. More info can be found on my blog. Let’s savor this Italian slow life together! #tiredmom #slowliving #retreatyourself #retreats #ladiesretreat #italiancountryside

Buongiorno and welcome to Host Like an Italian. What better way to welcome in the first day of spring than cooking with artichokes. In Italy, the artichoke is *the* classic, in-season vegetable this time of year. I’m sharing how you can make carciofi ripieni, stuffed artichokes. Comment “artichoke” and I’ll send you the direct link to the recipe or you can find it on my blog. Buon appetito! https://oldworlditalian.com/carciofi-ripieni-how-to-make-stuffed-artichokes/ #artichokes #stuffedartichokes #italianrecipes #cucinaitaliana🇮🇹

Ciao and Slow Living Retreat Details

Ciao a tutti! Ladies, here I wanted to talk about some details on my upcoming Slow Living Retreat. #retreats #slowliving #girlstrip #ladiesretreat #travelitalia #italy2024 #italytrip

Have you dreamed of the beautiful, slow life in Italy? I’m inviting you to join me for a uniquely designed retreat in the beautiful Italian countryside that is perfect for women looking to lean into slow living and all it has to offer, experiencing the authentic side of Italy, and making friendships and memories to last a lifetime. The retreat will allow you to experience a different side of Italy that you may not have seen before. You will come back with a greater perspective and understanding of the old world Italian way of life and learn how to implement it back into your own life—wherever you call home. Visit oldworlditalian.com/travel for details on how you can join me in Italy this October! 🇮🇹 #retreats #ladiesretreat #italiancountryside #italiantravel #girlsretreat #italyretreat #tuscanyretreat #artinitaly #creativeretreat #slowretreats #italyforfoodies #womensretreat #womenwhotravel

Walks in the park. Perhaps nothing says autumn to me like taking long walks in the park. Watching the leaves fall. Watching people. You don’t have to be in a beautiful European city to savor this Italian art form. Choose to get out of the house this weekend. Find a local park. Take a friend. Take the kids. Take a blanket, a ball, and some snacks. You’ll be glad you did! #weekendideas #autumnvibes #italianwayoflife

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