Spotlight Member for May 2022: Mary Westerman
by Liz Wicks* Longtime WIN member and former WIN President Mary Westerman first arrived in Florence in 1971 after graduating from U C Boulder, to take part in a summer school session hosted by Sarah …
A joyful toast to Florence’s Mascarade Opera Studio
‘Libiamo ne’ lieti calici’: a joyful toast to Florence’s Mascarade Opera Studio May 2022 Meeting speaker recap by L.A. Robbins On Wednesday May 11, WIN held a joyous face-to-face meeting in the gracious Palazzo Corsini* …
Bloated and baggy? Here’s a four-fold path to IBS relief
Bloated and baggy? Here’s a four-fold path to IBS relief by Lisa Robbins Irritable Bowel Syndrome occurs when bloating and cramps challenge intestinal function and bowel habits change notably. While there’s no known cause, …
ROMAN STYLE ARTICHOKES
by Carlotta Conti ROMAN STYLE ARTICHOKES Ingredients 4 artichokes 2 tbsp olives, Taggiasche (from Liguria) or Gaeta (a small island off of Naples), rinsed 1 tablespoon capers (salted or in brine), rinsed 2 cloves …
Spotlight Member for April 2022: Monica Osborne
by Liz Wicks Our April Member spotlight, Monica Osborne, joined our group this September. Monica moved to Fiesole from Los Angeles with her husband Jay Karas and 9-year-old son Leo in August of 2021, and …
My first Camino de Santiago, along the Portuguese Coastal Way El Camino de Santiago de Compostela
By Laura Gilbert Volunteer In The World – Blog 14 March 2022 Volunteer: Amanda My first Camino de Santiago, along the Portuguese Coastal Way El Camino de Santiago de Compostela Today, thousands of people from …
Event: Searching for a “Heart of Gold” – Nancy Bailey
Searching for a “Heart of Gold”? Donate and make a difference April 2022 recap – NANCY BAILEY by L.A. Robbins Our April speaker, Nancy Bailey worked tirelessly to bring humanitarian aid to refugees and displaced people …
Mmmmmm CHOCOLATE!
Mmmmmm CHOCOLATE! by Lisa Robbins Chocolate eggs, chocolate bunnies, this time of year is a chocoholic’s delight. Whether you celebrated Easter, observe Passover or Ramadan, or opted out of the religious implications altogether, chocolate may …
SENSE AND NON-SENSE OF TOOTHPASTE
Dental Monthly By Dr. Elena Speranza Moll The Origins of Tooth Paste The first traces of active teeth cleaning have been found in the early times of the Egyptians, Greek and Roman eras. But probably …
Spotlight Member for March 2022: Jane Fogarty
by Liz Wicks Jane Fogarty has been a vital member of our group ever since it began over 30 years ago, as well as serving with Mary Westerman as Co-President for 4 years. Jane writes …