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MiOMyItaly & ItalyMammaMia Issue August 2026 August 01, 2026 |
Ciao, Maria and her mamma still haven't given up. After all these years, they're both convinced I'm far too skinny. According to them, it's a poor reflection on the family if I don't put on a few kilos! So every chance they get, another favorite dish appears on the table. I don't seem to gain any weight... but I certainly enjoy trying. One of their secret weapons is a delicious stuffed pepper recipe that I've finally persuaded Maria to share with you this month. That got me thinking about another Italian dream so many have talked about over the years—buying one of those famous one-euro houses. I'll give you an update on one of our followers who went and bought one, and then we'll finish with a few wonderful places to visit near Rome. Let's start in the kitchen... Visiting Italy? Skip roaming fees and grab a Saily eSIM. Use coupon code italymammamia10 to get 10% off. News from ItalyLatest news and articles are on our blog page.Join our FREE Broadcast ChannelDon’t Miss Out! Stay in the loop with our latest travel articles and updates by joining our Facebook Broadcast Channel. Click here to join the fun.
A Family Favourite
If you've ever wondered why Italian food tastes so good, it's often because the recipes have been tried and tested from one generation to the next. This stuffed roasted pepper recipe comes straight from Maria's family. It's wonderfully simple but full of flavor. Serve it with some crusty bread, a glass of wine, and good company, and you'll understand why Italian meals have a way of lingering long after the plates are empty.
You can find Maria's recipe here. A €1 House Adventure
Every week I receive emails from readers fascinated by Italy's famous one-euro houses. And I completely understand why. The idea of owning a little piece of an Italian village, restoring an old home and becoming part of a local community is incredibly appealing. But as with many things in life, the reality is often very different from the dream. However, if you've ever wondered what really happens after someone buys a one-euro house, and whether it is as simple as the headlines make it sound, find out here, from a friend of ours who actually went and bought one. Beyond Rome
Rome is incredible, but if you have a few extra days, don't make the mistake of staying in the city the whole time. Some of our favorite memories have come from escaping the crowds for a day. Picture hill towns where life still moves at a gentler pace, magnificent villas, peaceful lakes, and even beaches where you can enjoy the Mediterranean before heading back to Rome in the evening.
We've put together some of our favorite day trips to help you get started.
Before I go, thank you for all the lovely emails many of you send. Maria and I read every one, and we're always touched by your stories. Some of you are planning your very first visit to Italy, while others are returning for the tenth or twentieth time. Either way, I hope these newsletters keep a little bit of Italy in your life until you're back there again. From all of us, Maria, William, and me, thank you for being part of our little community. A presto, Andrew Maria and William send their greetings too!
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