'Mpanatigghi are a sweet biscuit from the town of Modica, Sicily with a long history dating back to the 16th century, and contain a surprise ingredient, most unusual for sweets in Italy. [more...]
A Personal Guide to Travel and Life in Italy
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Regional of Foods of Italy – ‘Mpanatigghi Biscuits from Modica Sicily
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Mon, 13 Dec 2010
Food Traditions in Italy-Unesco Mediterranean Diet
At a free pasta feast in Rome, Italy celebrates the Mediterranean diet’s inclusion in the Unesco Intangible Heritage list. [more...]
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Autumn Traditions in Italy–The Summer of San Martino
The warm sunny days of early November - similar to an American Indian summer - are called the "summer of San Martino" in Italy. Find out why.
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Posted By:Anita | 1 Comment | Italian Wine, Cellar Visits, and Wine-Tasting in Italy, Understanding the Culture & Customs of Italy Del.icio.us | Print | Trackback Tue, 9 Nov 2010
Have Sausage, Will Travel – Exchanging Regional Foods in Italy
Italians who travel to another town to visit family in Italy feel compelled to bring samples of the best of their regional food, exchanging it for local specialties to bring back home. I’ve lived on the family trade route between sausages, olive oil and gorgonzola. [more...]
Posted By:Anita | No Comments | Italian Food Traditions & Recipes, Stories of Life in Tuscany & Sicily, Understanding the Culture & Customs of Italy Del.icio.us | Print | Trackback Fri, 5 Nov 2010
Italian Culture and Traditions – Avoid the Gift of Death
Italian traditions indicate which flowers are appropriate on certain occasions - avoid giving the gift of death, a no-no in the Italian culture.
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How to Cure Green Olives
Posted By:Anita | 4 Comments | Italian Food Traditions & Recipes, Stories of Life in Tuscany & Sicily, Understanding the Culture & Customs of Italy Del.icio.us | Print | Trackback Tue, 26 Oct 2010
Deciphering a Parking Sign – How to Avoid Parking Tickets in Italy
Parking in Italy can be a challenge, from squeezing into a tiny space to deciphering a parking sign. Here are parking tips to avoid getting a parking ticket in Italy, and where to find a guardian angel.
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Carob Harvest in Eastern Sicily – Food Culture in Italy
A visit to a carob mill when the carob harvest is in full swing in eastern Sicily, and time to contemplate the food culture of Italy during a walk among magnificent carob trees.
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Posted By:Anita | 6 Comments | Hiking & Walking Trails in Italy, Interesting Festivals & Events in Italy, Italian Food Traditions & Recipes, Stories of Life in Tuscany & Sicily Del.icio.us | Print | Trackback Tue, 28 Sep 2010
Wine Festivals in Italy – Celebrating Törggelen in South Tyrol
When villages in Italy’s South Tyrol celebrate Törggelen, new wine can be tasted along with regional food specialties during this seasonal wine festival. [more...]
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Caretta Caretta Loggerhead Sea Turtles Released in Eastern Sicily
The San Lorenzo beach in eastern Sicily was the setting for the recent release of nine loggerhead sea turtles (caretta caretta) by the Sicily Wildlife Fund. [more...]
Posted By:Anita | 5 Comments | Hiking & Walking Trails in Italy, Hip Trip Tips for Travel in Italy, Interesting Festivals & Events in Italy, Stories of Life in Tuscany & Sicily Del.icio.us | Print | Trackback Mon, 20 Sep 2010
