Happy New Year to all! I’m going away for a few days to my second home, Milan, to see old friends, walk around on old stones, taste familiar aromas and flavors and browse through some of those markets I love. I am also going to ring in a new year. 2011 brought lots of good things as well as many challenges, starting with a skiing accident last January 1. At the time, I promised I would no longer vacation outside of Italy when I could get to Italy so this year, I am sticking to my promise and hoping for the best:).

Thanks to all who read this blog and comment, those who read this blog and don’t comment and to new and old friends at large. In 2012, I hope to reach a new level of readership so I must make my blog more interesting to a wider audience.

See you next year. I look forward to learning more about all of you and sharing our love for the fruit of the vine.

Buon Anno wherever you are! I hope the new year brings joy to all.
And of course, world peace 🙂
Susannah