Oh what I wouldn’t give for a doughnut.
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Seeing how it is Friday and the perfect day for an aperitivo (happy hour), I think the recipe for an Aperol Spritz is a must. This is one of my favorite summer cocktails. It is refreshing, fun and colorful. Read More
Welcome to Italy Translated! We are here to make your next trip to Italy the best ever. If you are planning a trip to Italy or need a little help with the language, or even are just looking for general information about life in Italy, you have come to the right place.
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In addition to travel design, we also offer lighthearted language classes. These fun and casual courses are held in Milan in an informal setting and visitors receive an easy introduction to the poetic Italian language. Classes are focused on teaching basic survival phrases and polite ways to interact with locals. See our language section for course options.
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Yes, it is true, food DOES rule in Italy. But one must also FOLLOW the food rules in Italy as well. Here below are some of the standard rules to help you avoid getting into trouble with the locals on your next visit to Italy.
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Have you ever bought a house? If so, remember that kind of scary feeling of sitting down at a big conference table and being confronted with with a mountain of documents to sign? Read More
One of my favorite summer dishes is Insalata Caprese (Caprese Salad). As I have mentioned before, I am a total fan of quick and easy meals and dishes that are incredibly yummy and in this case beautiful to look at. Read More
Summer is serious stuff in Italy. I mean really serious stuff. Everyone is happy and excited about going on vacation.
You know how life is sometimes? You settle into a routine? A routine at work. A routine for meals. A travel routine. A daily routine. Read More
Sorry…but being the American I am, I cannot ever imagine going to my bank and finding this sign taped to the door: Read More
What do all of these things have in common? They take place in the Castelli Romani. These are hillside towns to the southeast of Rome. It is a place where many Romans go (ummmm…including the Pope) to escape the suffocating heat in the summer and where we go sometimes just to get an ice-cream. Read More
This is the period for asparagus! They are everywhere – in supermarkets, in the street markets, and there are even entire festivals devoted to them! Read More
Ok…..well the truth is, this is not REALLY a recipe, but maybe more of a suggestion. A spremuta is just fresh squeezed juice. In this case, I have made it with oranges. Read More
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View from Hotel Serpiano
