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Fantastic Photos

It doesn’t matter where you are in Italy, there are always groups of Italian men chatting in circles about life, calcio, politics and more.  The passion in their voices, the gestures, the facial expressions… it’s priceless!

On another note… I booked a trip yesterday.  I’m headed to Calabria next week.  Why?… Why not?

Thanks for the [...]

Brand Italy? – (N)Espresso

It’s no secret that Italy is known for certain things, coffee being one of them.  It’s part of Italy’s DNA you could say.  Many brands have been created and have flourished on the foundation of Italian coffee. Starbucks for instance was created with the Italian coffee experience as its inspiration.  I’ve often said (and [...]

Arancini

The little balls of deliciousness called arancini are one of my favorite treats.  Whenever my mother would make them, it would always put a smile on my face.  Arancini vary in size, shape and ingredients… some use sauce, peas, mushrooms, meat and other ingredients but the best ones are usually the ones you most fondly remember, [...]

Fantastic Photo

I’ve been away for the last few weeks for work, so I haven’t had much time to post.  I’ll be back on track soon though… I wanted to thank everyone for the great response to “Fantastic Photos” so far.  I will start posting more photos soon but this one is one of my favorites so far.  [...]

World Nutella Day

It’s finally here!  Christmas? Nope…. Easter? nope…. your birthday? maybe…. but I’m talking about “World Nutella Day!”  If you’re one of the unlucky people that has never tried Nutella, get to your local grocery store and get yourself a jar!!  (it’s by the peanut butter at my grocery store.)  I would love [...]

Spare a Penny for your Thoughts?

We debated if this person was really a beggar in need last time we were in Rome.  I point to the backpack that is on tightly over both shoulders and the clothing that looks as if he/she is deliberately hiding.  The outfit is put together too well…. a costume in my opinion.  I don’t want to [...]