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WHATS HAPPENING:

HAPPY FRIDAY TUTTI!

Welcome to my improved newsletter with “Substack”. For those of you that have received my weekly newsletter over the years. Not to worry, everything will stay the same. Actually it will be so much better! This platform is a way for us to communicate one on one. Ask me anything! We can share and get to know each other better. Please reach out with any thoughts or feedback. I would love that. Ax

I am so excited to be part of the Substack community. Such a great place to share all the news about our upcoming plans at La Fortezza . It will be a weekly newsletter of Italian recipes, shopping and inspiration, all things Italy. Always coming to you on Fridays.

The only difference between this newsletter and past newsletters is that there will now be a paid subscription option available. In the paid version there will be loads of great information, like my personal travel tips, tons of insider information about cool houses coming up for sale in Tuscany. Renovation advice and I will answer all of your questions about moving to Italy. Some great gift ideas, and my travel tutorials, Italian lesson suggestions. Of course my all of secret go-to shopping destinations in Italy. I will share my favorite home goods resources in the EU. There will be Slow food content with wonderful artisan food purveyors. Destinations we love with cool hotels and B&Bs and annual big events like antique fairs and food festivals and excursions. Giveaways and discount codes to some of my favorite things. You asked for it, here it is. You know you gotta have it.

All of the information I share at our private retreats in Italy will be right here for you in the paid subscription. Tons of recipes and of course some behind the scenes of cooking styling and photo shoots on the grounds.

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LA FORTEZZA RETREAT NEWS:

2024 is Sold Out!

We are now taking reservations 2025. We are excited to welcome guests this year. We can not wait. x

Contact Gen to reserve your place in 2025: Gen is our La Fortezza Guest Service Liaison: genesis.carlina@gmail.com

THE LA FORTEZZA SPECIAL DISPATCH:

Artist in Residence Program Returns

Artist in Residence: I am really excited to announce that the Artist in Residence Program at La Fortezza is BACK! After many years we’ve decided to bring an artist to La Fortezza for the month of July. Melinda Beck will be showing on July 27th at her opening a collection inspired by her time with us. The opening will be our big summer bash. If you’re in the neighborhood July 27th let me know and come party with us. I am so thrilled to welcome Melinda. Melinda is the cover illustrator for two of my books, My Italian Guestbook, and The Killer Menu. She is super talented. Her collection will be for sale online and in person in July. Watch this space for news and updates.

MY LATEST YOUTUBE VIDEO:

A cute flat in the middle of town.

All About Annette YouTube Move to Italy : Live in a quaint town. This week we tour an in town apartment. It’s really super charming. If you watched last week’s tour you saw the apartment above this one. It too had some challenges, same ones actually, dreaded water infiltration. I would consider this one because it’s adorable, great location and has a wonderful terrace. I picture lovely suppers with friends there. Watch it let me know what you think in the comments.Thanks so much for watching and please feel free to share with your friends. Come and move to Italy with me.

The channel is now at 3100 + subscribers! I am beyond thrilled! x Please like and subscribe.

MY NEWEST BOOK:

The Killer Menu, a delicious murder mystery.

Order : The Killer Menu, By Annette Joseph

Finding love and a family is never easy, but when you’re Henry Miller it’s terrifying. Henry is a deliciously charming chef—talented, handsome, and intensely obsessive. The extreme measures Henry employs to insert himself into the lives of his girlfriends take readers on a chilling journey from the streets of Paris to the chic restaurants of Italy and the vibrant Cuban enclaves of Miami. As we delve into the mind of the reluctant murderer, it becomes clear that his habits of love and loss create a recipe for disaster. Come meet Henry and decide for yourself: Do you like him? Or do you hate him?