So when I post recipes, I always include a photo of the finished product. Usually something like this photo above. And sometimes I even include pics of how to prepare the recipe with a set of photos similar to the group below. But the reality? Just take a look at the next three photos. Read More
Here is an “Italy, so hello to America” recipe. A true crostata is NOT made with pie crust. The crust is almost the same, but there will be eggs added to the mix and sometimes even vanilla. I love, love, love pie crust, so I make mine with pie crust. Read More
Language lunedi’ – La Famiglia
It has been ages since I put up a language post. But having just returned from visiting my family, I thought what could be more appropriate than a little lesson related to the center of Italian life: la famiglia? Read More
Mexico – a country I love. Having grown up in Texas, I used to go there a lot, but since living in Italy, I have not been there in a long time. We recently made a trip to Cancun – a Mexican destination I have never visited. Read More
With eggplant in season, take advantage of the period and prepare this classic dish that is always a crowd pleaser: eggplant parmesan otherwise known as parmigiana di melanzane, or melanzane alla parmigiana or simply: parmigiana. Read More
When I first moved to Italy, people were constantly stealing from me – my wallet from my purse, money from my coat pocket, countless phones from my backpack. Read More
A few weeks ago I listed some ways to cool off in the city by visiting a pool. But if you are willing to travel a little bit more, you can find some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Read More
Italy has been experiencing an early start to summer this year. It has been hot, so here are some nice options to cool off when ya just can no longer take the heat. Read More
So easy, so delicious and no oven involved! I can’t really bake so of course the tiramisu is one of my go-to desserts. I did a little research to see where this “classic” Italian dessert originated from and as it turns out, it is not so classic after all.
Aosta Valley occupies the sweetest little corner of northwest Italy. To me Aosta is the fairy tale region of Italy – full of history, romance and of course – castles. Here in the smallest region of Italy you will find French-speaking Italians, surrounded by The Alps and every kind of castle you can imagine. What could be more fairy tale than THAT setting? Read More
10 Signs You Lived in Italy in a Past Life
Great post by the blog: Live Like an Italian. Spot on! Number 6 was my favorite!
Milan is a working town. It is a busy place and is going to get busier in about one day with the EXPO 2015 opening. Why not get away from the crowds below and enjoy some peace and tranquillity from up above? Read More
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View from Hotel Serpiano
