Wesley making Cotolette di Provola

“Barbara and Federico, Thank you so much for arranging such a delightful cooking experience in the Mustilli kitchen. I was so happy to share the pasta making experience with my 16 year old nephew; Marili and her staff were so encouraging to him. I like to remember the “Bravo, bravo” when he was forming the caviatelli. I cannot wait to make the arancini and calzoncini at home…the latter was especially delicious and different than any I had had before. Federico’s tour of San Agata dei Goti and the Mustilli wine cellar was also wonderful. Who knew that such a fabulous, historical, walled town was so close to Naples. These couple of days were an exceptional highlight in our visit to Italy. Can’t wait until we can do it again. Ciao! “

Merry Christmas and the best, healthiest and successful New Year to both of you!  We had such a great time with you, looking back on our trip.  Federico, you were so kind and helpful to me, getting in and out of various impressive vehicles!  Pushing me around which couldn’t be easy…don’t think I am unappreciative. It made the trip possible for me.  And Barbara, … I like you so much, wish we had had more time to talk about books and life and all the things we care about, and what you did for Faith, getting the show together with Stella, has had a huge impact on her life for the good.  She is so talented, and at our age to find this talent again and be able to paint and be recognized for her talent is so life-affirming for her.  And it began with you, Barbara.  So a heartfelt thank you.

Faith, Stella Ricci and Maria Sole

On return from her second visit in November 2010 - which included an exhibition of her art at the Polo Culturale Gastronomico in Montesarchio - Faith wrote:

“We are back home and I have just opened the wonderful CD you made of Benevento, S. Agata and my art show. What a thrill! What great memories! You did a fantastic job. Only one thing - you left yourself out of the pictures!… The images you got under the Roman bridge are unbelievable.  The picture of S. Agata’s ramparts at night and the overall view, the show with the paintings, the food, the people, all terrific.  I could go on and on. Right now I will just say thank you!”

S. Agata dei Goti

To Barbara and Federico, our wonderful Sannio muses who know so much about so many things - Here’s to our friendship. Salute!