Summertime Sangria Festa!
Today, still here on the East Coast (of the USA) with record breaking temperatures I am so reminded of the great summer "festa s" I always look forward to…
Raffaello (Raphael) Master of the High Arts
Raffaello Sanzi or Santi is better known to the world as Raphael, master of the High Period of Italian Renaissance Architecture. Raphael is best known for his paintings of Madonnas and…
Italian renaissance architecture and Mantova
QUATTROCENTO: Italian Renaissance Architecture The characteristics of Italian Renaissance architecture were adapted from Classical Roman architecture. The forms, purposes of buildings, and structures of cities have changed over time. Renaissance…
The perfect burger..in my travels
For the past couple of years I have been on the hunt for the perfect burger. A lot of people I meet chalk it up to me being from…
Venezia, Casanova and Zuppa Inglese oh my!!
Sooner or later it had to happen, in this beautiful magnificent old unfortunately crumbling city..a city resistant to change. Venice has their first woman gondolier. The first woman to serve…
Basilica di San Lorenzo-another treasure in Florence
Quattrocento: Italian Renaissance Architecture Basilica di San Lorenzo di Firenze The Basilica di San Lorenzo is located in Florence Italy. It is one of the largest churches in Florence. It is…
Do you speak pasta?
Does speaking Italian make your pasta turn out better? In preparation for my move to Rome I’ve gathered Italian language cds and find the best time to listen to them…
Food..Art .Architecture on a sunny day in Rome
L'estate (summer) is finally approaching here on the East Coast with a summer sun taht reminds one of a beautiful summer day in Rome makes one want to reminsice of…
La Rinascita….
Quattrocentro: Italian Renaissance Architecture The Beginning The word “renaissance” was derived from the Italian phrase la rinascita (meaning rebirth). This term was first seen in Vasari’s The Lives of the Artists (1550-1568). …
Fragole..Fragole….
Tis the season for StrawberriesHere in Athens walking through the market there are piles and piles of ripe strawberries begging to be grabbed by the handfuls. As a child my…