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The Postman, Procida and Ciambelline al Vino | How To Make White Wine Biscotti

By maria February 19, 2011How To's, Italian Culture, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, Wine5 Comments

Today, Feb 19th is the birthday of one of my famous Italian actors, gone too quickly, but never forgotten..Massimo Troisi. I remember him most for his last movie role in…

Chianti, Cantucci & Cornflakes?

By maria January 11, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Chianti, Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, La Dolce Vita, Recipes, slow food, the Mediterranean diet, Tuscan2 Comments

Sacramento, Lemons & Cookies

By maria September 30, 2010Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Coffee, Cucina, cucina povere, Events & Appearances, Recipes, the Mediterranean diet, Travel & customs, UncategorizedNo Comments

Sacramento (California) here I come..Italian culture and food ..well what is one without the other..I am on my way to the Italian Cultural Center to do a book signing this…