When sour cherries are plentiful, try making a simple rustic cake with the added crunch of almonds. Name it torta di amarene con mandorle and you've got yourself an Italian dessert. Here's the recipe. [more...]
A Personal Guide to Travel and Life in Italy
This personal guide to travel and life in Italy is culled from over 20 years of experience living and working in Italy. Get the inside scoop on what it’s really like to live in Italy, my favorite places to go in Italy, my recommended hotels and restaurants in Italy and even the darker side of life in Italy and how to cope with its mind-numbing bureaucracy. I’ll cover lots of different topics from luxury to adventure travel in Italy, Italian politics, culinary travel in Italy, Italian language, customs and traditions, as well as how I personally became an expert on Italian furnace parts.
Sour Cherry Cake – Torta di Amarene
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Sat, 18 Jun 2011
Goddess of Morgantina Returns to Sicily Italy
After long negotiations with the Getty museum, the stolen Goddess of Morgantina has finally returned to Sicily. Off we go to Aidone to welcome her back.
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Posted By:Anita | No Comments | Hiking & Walking Trails in Italy, Hip Trip Tips for Travel in Italy, Provocative People & Cool Places in Italy, Travel Notes from Tours in Italy Del.icio.us | Print | Trackback Thu, 16 Jun 2011
Italy’s Referendum Repeals Nuclear Power Law
Italy’s positive referendum vote overturns government stance on nuclear power, water as a private utility and legitimate impediment.
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Looted Silver of Morgantina Returns to Sicily Italy
The ancient Greek silver of Morgantina – once looted, sold, and investigated - has finally been returned to Italy. View the extraordinary collection in Sicily. [more...]
Posted By:Anita | No Comments | Hiking & Walking Trails in Italy, Provocative People & Cool Places in Italy, Travel Notes from Tours in Italy Del.icio.us | Print | Trackback Mon, 16 May 2011
Traditional Foods of Italy- Colomba Pasquale, Italian Easter Cake
Colomba pasquale, an Italian Easter cake usually shaped like a dove, is one of the foods traditionally served at an Easter meal in Italy…and leftovers are great with cappuccino the next morning. Read on to learn how to make this delicious cake with a home-tested recipe.
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Made in Italy – Italian Cheese Stamps
Posted By:Anita | 2 Comments | Hiking & Walking Trails in Italy, Italian Food Traditions & Recipes Del.icio.us | Print | Trackback Wed, 30 Mar 2011
Chocolate Battles in Turin – Don’t Be Square
The German Ritter chocolate maker is battling against Italian chocolate makers who make square chocolate bars, claiming the shape as their own. Ritter has threatened to fine a German chocolate seller 20,000 euros if it continues to sell square chocolate bars from other chocolate makers on its internet site. And so the chocolate battles begin.
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Unique Attractions in Italy- FAI Italian National Trust’s Heritage Weekend
Celebrate Italy’s artistic and cultural heritage with FAI, the National Trust of Italy, and unique attractions not normally open to the public the weekend of March 26 & 27, 2011. [more...]
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Italian Festivals: St Joseph’s Day in Sicily – A Real Feast
The Festa di San Giuseppe in Sicily is a feast day that honors St. Joseph, and it mainly centers around food. The tavolata – laden table – of sweets and festival breads, and a day-long food auction are part of the celebrations. Of course, I was there to bid. [more...]
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Celebrate Italy’s 150th Anniversary on March 17-Free Museums and Archeological Sites
In honor of the 150th Anniversary of Italy on March 17, 2011, celebrate with free entrance to state museums and archeological sites
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