“Le Chiacchiere” are a traditional Italian sweet, made during the period of Carnival. I’ve also heard people call them “Bugie”. It is a simple recipe in which you roll out some flour dough, cut it into strips and twist them into shape. Then you fry […]
I really enjoyed reading this book. I mean, I enjoyed it so much that I read it twice. Marcus of Umbria written by Justine van der Leun is about a young American woman (the author) who moves to a small village in Italy and falls […]
It shouldn’t be any surprise that a day like Valentine’s Day would have its roots in Ancient Rome. Italy has always been known for its romance and public displays of love. Whether it’s the couple smooching at the table in the restaurant beside you, or […]
Last year, I wrote about the history of San Nicola. Go ahead check it out, it’s a good story. La Festa di San Nicola (the Feast of Saint Nicholas) is celebrated every year in Italy on December 6th. It is a day to honor San […]
The Twilight Series, written by Stephenie Meyer, was not something I ever intended on reading. I filed it away with the Harry Potter Series as something I would never actively go out of my way to read and/or watch. Meanwhile, everyone around me seemed to […]
My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone near and far who are effected by the devastating earthquake that rocked Abruzzo on Monday morning. The news continues to pour in and I continue to pray that more survivors are found. The death toll continues to […]
Photo Credit: mici.macho Carnevale, also known as Carnival or Mardi Gras, is celebrated in many parts of the world. However, when it comes to Carnevale in Italy, all eyes turn to the Carnevale di Venezia. It is one of the oldest, with its first Carnevale […]
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception or Immacolata Concezione held on December 8, is an important day for Roman Catholics all over the world. In Italy, it is a public holiday and the unofficial start to the Christmas Holiday season. If you happen to find […]
Today, December 6th marks La Festa di San Nicola (the Feast of Saint Nicholas). It is a day to honor San Nicola, the patron saint of children, sailors, merchants, and archers, just to name a few. San Nicola was born in 270 AD in the village […]
