The Perfect Italian Pandemic Pick-Me-Up
Julia Kolbert tells the little-known story of Tiramisù: The Perfect Italian Pandemic Pick-Me-Up For all the extolling of their Mediterranean diet, the Italians do have a decidedly sweet tooth, especially at breakfast time. All those buttery brioches filled with jam, and their predilection for cake, Nutella and sugar-laden coffee are too much More...
Appassionata: Rolling out Recipes from Le Marche – Spaghetti alle vongole
Dawn from Appassionata shares one of their favourite recipes as seen on their fantastic blog. Dawn says “Here’s one of our favourite recipes, probably because it’s quick, easy and delicious!” Spaghetti More...
Appassionata: The five golden rules of buying a fractional ownership property
Dawn Cavanagh-Hobbs of luxury holiday home company Appassionata here provides her five golden rules of buying a fractional ownership property. Fractional ownership is, at its core, a means for individuals to purchase More...
Appassionata for American Owners
This week Dawn Cavanagh-Hobbs tells us all about Appassionata for American Owner and how to protect your assets and experience the magic of Le Marche. Appassionata is a boutique, family run, fractional ownership More...
Letters from Le Marche: chapter three
Dawn from Appassionata talks about the moment they began viewing properties that would lead them to fulfilling their dream…. Our weekend in Florence was over in a flash and we reluctantly flew back to London More...
Le Marche Living
Dawn Cavanagh-Hobbs, founder and director of fractional ownership company Appassionata, is in love with interior design. We asked her about Italian home décor trends, and how to get the look in your own home… My More...
Appassionata: Letters to Le Marche, chapter two
Chapter Two – Florence.. I gazed around the Piazza and sipped my cappuccino elegantly, copying the glamorous Italians on the next table. Trying not to get the milky froth all around my mouth. I love to people More...
Appassionata: Letters from Le Marche, chapter one
Over the past few years many people have asked me to write a blog, me, I’m not even on Facebook! But, I do like writing and relish the opportunity to share our Italian adventures with you. Was it the classic More...
Appassionata: The Business of Fabulous – Fractional Ownership
Fractional Ownership is a growing successful concept, but few people really understand exactly what it means, or the benefits it can give. It is frequently confused with timeshare, conjuring up a very negative More...
Family Matters – Appassionata’s exclusive Italian venture
Meet the Family. As a child my favourite TV programme was the Waltons. The love and warmth, the sharing and caring, working together were all important things to me. I always imagined having a large family, six More...