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Tiramisu is unique for a few reasons:  for one, its delicious mixture of lady fingers, soaked in “alkermes” liquor, espresso, chocolate, and egg custard proves to be a delightful but…

Caterina de’ Medici (in English Catherine), of the infamous Florentine Medici family, was married to Henry II, King of France during the transition between medieval times and the Renaissance. Though…

Sage is another herb that is highly appreciated by cooks due to its unique flavor. In fact, sage is so flavorful that it often overpowers other spices. Because of this,…

The bay leaf, also known as the laurel leaf, is a great way to add richness and depth to all of your fish, meat, and vegetable dishes this summer. And…

 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…

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…

  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…

               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…

             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…

  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). …