Delicious bakery spotted while window shopping in Rome.

Sitting at the Amalfi Hotel enjoying a bite and a cool drink

Mushrooms in an Italian street market

It was a late October day, and chestnuts were in full harvest. We stopped by this roadside vendor to buy a kilo of chestnuts.

Lots of roadside vendors in Campania, selling fresh fruits and vegetables. Not only a colorful display, but delicious as well. We treated ourselves to fresh tomatoes and peppers.

Erice is deservedly famous for its almonds; this display of almond biscotti was delectable.

Three men enjoy a nice evening as they dine outside at a restaurant.

Basket of fresh mushrooms presented at table in the restaurant Antica Botte in Scansano, Tuscany.

Our first day in Lecce, we asked the receptionist for a lunch recommendation. We were told to go to Cittadino and this was our fantastic lunch with a glass of rose.