The Basic Art of the ..bubbly-part II
As mentioned in my last posting- water tasting has become an art unto itself- much like wine tastings. Naturally carbonated waters have a really powerful effect in aiding digestion .…
The Basic Art of the bubbly….
Now that the holiday seasons are upon us - cocktail parties and feasts surround us. While food is one of the most important ingredients to these events and the cocktails and even those…
Buon Giorno del Ringraziamento
Thanksgiving Day is special for many reasons. Think of all the things, no matter how small or insignificant they may seem. In keeping with tradition of the first Thanksgiving - don't forget…
Suppose…
Suppose enjoyment would have a simple zest, which it often lacks if we always did things at the moment we want to- for it's mostly when we can't, that we're…
May Day,old fashioned style..
May Day is here and it brings back memories of one of my first visits to Italy-many years ago..before the 'euro' and before the dawn of the shopping malls in Rome…
Pasqua. Easter and more Chocolate
Chocolate Italian Easter Eggs As Easter approaches images of the Easter Bunny, pastel colored chicks and duckies, and the marvelous Easter egg in all its glory pop up. As a symbol of…
Pasqua and Pasquetta..chocolate eggs and more…
Today, as I sit here in my office and daydream my way out of? dull office tasks that i have been putting off for months-unfortunately life can not be made?…
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…
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…