Ciao Carnevale | The Story of Arlecchino
Well, unfortunately, Carnevale is over! Yesterday was the official day and closing of the festivities, and it truly has been wild and fun. There were so many amazing costumes like…
Italian Chef's Secrets to Preparing Clams
This month I'm featuring my linguine alla vongole (clams with linguine) as February's Recipe of the Month. The secret to this great pasta is fresh clams. If you're in a…
Visiting Palazzo Liberati (Liberati Palace) in Tortoreto | Why You Should Use Olive Oil
A few days ago, I was specially invited to take an architectural tour of a very small town that is nestled in the mountains of Abruzzo called Tortoreto. A well-known…
Top 10 Things Italians Hate Most About Holiday Family Gatherings | Learn About the Mediterranean Diet
Phew! We are officially into the New Year -- 2007! The holidays were a whirlwind. I came across this funny article in an Italian magazine called Dimagrire. In it, they…
La Befana, the Christmas Witch | The Last Holiday of the Season
Caro Diario, I have had an unbelievable holiday season here at my grandfather's vineyard in Italy. While in America the festivities are over, I still have one more holiday to…
Happy New Year | Nuovo anno felice
Hello! I just wanted to wish everyone a VERY happy new year. Eat, drink, and be merry! Powered by Qumana
