The other Roscioli in Rome

January 23, 2011

Ok, my next couple of posts will be about food as my sister will be leaving Rome next week. While many are familiar with the Roscioli in the center of Rome, there’s another one in Piazza Vittorio which is as good. A few days ago, we were looking for a place to have a very ... Read More »

Via dei Coronari, Rome

January 23, 2011

Last weekend, we headed to the center of Rome to look for a piece of furniture for the new house. My sister-in-law mentioned that she saw a antique Chinese shop on Via dei Coronari. As we went with the car, it took forever for us to find parking along Lungotevere and fortunately, when we did, ... Read More »

Ski slopes near Rome

January 16, 2011

I was excited when we decided that this weekend, we will try cross country skiing at a place that’s about 90 minutes from Rome.  I wasn’t sure if there was snow for us to even do that as it’s been warmer than usual this week.  After checking snow reports online, my husband said yes there’s ... Read More »

Cake and The City

January 14, 2011

This is the name of a new bakery in Rome which features American desserts. My sister is in Rome and she was craving for carrot cake. As we were in the Prati area, I remember a friend telling me that there’s a new American bakery around there. The last time I stopped by there were ... Read More »

My recipe for Pasta e Fagioli

January 9, 2011

Here’s my recipe for Pasta e Fagioli and I welcome any comments or suggestions to make it better. I’ve never really liked beans but since moving to Rome,Italy I have tried many things that I didn’t like before and now, I love them! The thing that I find astonishing about Italian food is that it’s ... Read More »

Holidays Feasts in Rome

January 1, 2011

Holidays in Rome and Italy in general are always very much food related.  I must say I love that and at the same time I am glad that they are far and in-between. For the Christmas holidays, we usually prepare a huge dinner on the 24th as my husband is originally from the south of ... Read More »

Leonardo Express

December 31, 2010

A few days ago,  my sister was taking the Leonardo Express from Termini to the airport in Fiumicino.  As my husband was at work and I prefer not to drive in Rome, this was the best option for her. Termini is undergoing some renovations at this time and there are many diversions so just follow ... Read More »

Popular areas for shopping in Rome

December 28, 2010

A quick overview of the popular areas for shopping in Rome.  This is one city that manages to combine small individual shops with the ultimate fashion houses and a scattering of high street megastores so there is something for every visitor to enjoy. The most interesting shops can usually be found off the beaten track ... Read More »

Not really an Italian dessert

October 8, 2010

Here it is my profiteroles recipe with pictures. I know it’s not really an Italian dessert but last Saturday my niece asked me if I could make her a profiteroles tower as her birthday cake for her party. I was honored she asked because there are tons of very good pastry shops in Rome but ... Read More »

Santa Severa – A day trip from Rome

July 23, 2010

With rising temperatures in Rome, everyone is headed to the seaside.   This includes me as I took a day trip to Santa Severa to visit my nieces and also to get a break from the heatwave. Santa Severa is located north of Rome and from what I have been told that the further away you ... Read More »