Today is La Festa della Mamma or Mother’s Day! My mother has always been there for me, telling me to do whatever it is that makes me happy. Whenever I’m faced with a difficult decision, she always knows what to say to dig deep and […]
Calabrisella Mia is celebrating its 7th blogiversary today! (actually, it was yesterday, but better late than never) Blogging means different things to different people. For me, it is my little nook on the internet where I can run off to and scribble down my thoughts […]
Invasioni Digitali or Digital Invasions is a project that was created to promote culture through the eyes of those participating in the events. The “invaders” photograph, share and document their thoughts and experiences using social networks like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, etc. When I heard […]
Today, Italy is celebrating San Giuseppe or St. Joseph, a day dedicated to fathers. It is also the onomastic or saint day for all those named Giuseppe or Giuseppina. Yeah, it’s a pretty busy day, and in Cosenza it means it’s time for La Fiera […]
I’m totally psyched for this edition of my “5 Questions With….” series. This person has continuously been an incredibly important person in my life. She has been with me through thick and thin and I can’t imagine what my life would be without her. She […]
“Le Chiacchiere” are a traditional Italian sweet, made during the period of Carnival. Everyone is talking about these twisty treats commonly eaten in abundance on the days before Lent and in particular on Martedi Grasso (Shrove Tuesday), oh wait, that’s today! Don’t worry, it’s not […]
It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t love Nutella! So, it’s no surprise that self-proclaimed Nutella fanatics, Sara from Ms. Adventures in Italy and Michelle from Bleeding Espresso, decided to start up World Nutella Day back in 2007. With the help of social media and […]
One topic of conversation that comes up frequently is the weather! This week we’ve experienced a real drop in temperature. It’s a brutal reminder that winter is still here for some time. There has been much talk about the colder temperatures. Everyone is making predictions […]
Living in a small city like Cosenza, it is often difficult to get into the Christmas spirit. For one thing, the weather is mild so you won’t find those cold, chilly wintery days with a sprinkling of snow on rooftops and cars. In Toronto, Christmas […]
There is no denying that when chocolate is involved, people will come out! And that is just what happened this past weekend in Cosenza. The annual Festa del Ciccolato (Chocolate Festival) on the pedestrian area in the heart of the city was jam-packed with chocolate […]
