BrowsingRome Blogging about my experiences and sharing my thoughts about Rome, Italy and beyond
The piadina, an Italian flatbread, is so easy to make that there’s no excuse not to make them at home. I first had a taste of piadina on my first trip to Senigallia a few years ago and my first thought were that they were like tortilla. Since then, we always get a piadina when ... Read More »
Saturday at Lake Bracciano
October 14, 2011
After much discussion about buying a catamaran, we finally went to Lake Bracciano last Saturday with a friend to check out two catamarans which were for sale . As the weather had turned from summer to autumn overnight, I was not keen at all about getting into “icy” water but going to Bracciano itself was ... Read More »
Berlusconi calls confidence vote after budget slip-up
October 13, 2011
The budget for 2011 didn’t get passed and the present government claims that some MPs simply forget to about the vote. If they can’t even remember to vote, how committed are they? [Read more…] Read More »
Berlusconi calls confidence vote after budget slip-up
October 13, 2011
The budget for 2011 didn’t get passed and the present government claims that some MPs simply forget to about the vote. If they can’t even remember to vote, how committed are they? [Read more…] Read More »
Anti-government protests cause disruption across Italy
October 13, 2011
There was a lot of traffic yesterday and there were many people waiting at bus-stops barely knowing what was going on. Via Nazionale in Rome was closed and bus routes were re-routed causing a lot of confusion and traffic. [Read more…] Read More »
BR Briefs – Addicted to Amaretti
October 12, 2011
Since my first visit to the kosher bakery in the Ghetto on the tour with Context Travel, I have made an effort to drop by every week for the amaretti. They are delicious with a slight crunch as you bite into it but then realize it’s actually soft, chewy and a serious dose of almonds. ... Read More »
Things to do in Rome, Italy: Eating Italy Food Tours
October 10, 2011
There are many things to do in Rome, Italy that you are often spoilt for choice. It’s always a difficult decision as to what to see and do when time is limited. First-time visitors to Rome often schedule a pack day of sightseeing and it’s only natural to do so as you want to make the ... Read More »
Easy Italian Dessert Recipe: Ciambelline al Vino
October 7, 2011
I am not sure if ciambelline al vino can be classifed as an Italian dessert as it’s perfect for anytime of the day. Last Christmas, some friends gave us some ciambelline al vino and as it was the holiday season I indulged on them. Recently, I decided to see if I can make some ciambelline ... Read More »
More Gelato in Rome: New Favorite Gelateria
October 5, 2011
There’s more gelato in Rome than you can even imagine. However, not all gelato are made equal. Thanks to Katie Parla, who had a gelato aperitivo event at Il Gelato, I discovered this gelateria. I wasn’t able to attend the event and had every intention to visit this gelateria the first opportunity I had. As ... Read More »
Gelato in Rome: Gelateria del Teatro
October 4, 2011
Autumn maybe around the corner but it’s still warm enough to get a gelato in Rome. For those who love gelato, myself included, seasons are not even a factor. There’s never a wrong season for gelato in Rome! Gelato in Rome: Gelateria del Teatro As a “plain Jane”, I often lean towards classic flavors ... Read More »