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wood-burning bread oven installation in our restored Italian kitchen

The Bread Oven Saga, Part 3: Hopefully, the Last One

September 3, 2026

Scenic view of the Apennine Mountains with rolling peaks and verdant slopes under a bright blue sky

The Lifeline of Capestrano: Discovering the Ofenium Spring

April 2, 2025

The Bread Oven Saga Part 2: 15% Knowledge, 85% Hold My Beer

December 11, 2024

Mission Impossible: Activating Utilities in Our Newly Bought Italian Fixer-Upper

December 5, 2024

Why We Named Our House “Casatransumanza”: An Ode to Our Nomadic Hearts

November 21, 2024

A clear, emerald-green Tirino River flows through a verdant valley lined with ancient willows and poplars under a bright blue sky, with sunlight illuminating the transparent water.

The Tale of the Tirino River and Capo d’Acqua: Embracing Italy’s Pristine Wilderness

November 8, 2024

A charming stone fountain at the center of an Italian piazza, surrounded by historic buildings and lively cafes.

The Heart of Our Town: Life in the Piazza

October 31, 2024

Kitchen Remodel: Part Ground Zero

October 25, 2024

Rooftop terrace with a shaded gazebo, two wooden chairs, and a small round table, overlooking a scenic hillside village.

Our Epic Gazebo Saga: From Online Debacle to Tree Rescue

October 17, 2024

Freshly baked Italian bread loaves cooling on a wire rack in a rustic kitchen setting

Thinking Ahead: The Adventure of Relocating Our Kitchen (and the Bread Oven Saga) Part 1

October 7, 2024