Italy’s Mozzarella di Bufala Cheese

July 16, 2010

Let me start my telling you a funny mozzarella story.   On one of our many trips back to Italy before we lived here, we were in Positano and my husband bought some bocconcini which are mozzarella that can be eaten in a mouthful.  When he brought them back to the house, his family commented that ... Read More »

Vietri sul Mare – Ceramics on the Amalfi Coast

July 16, 2010

I’ve always loved the Vietri ceramics and have brought them with me wherever I’ve lived!  Here is a small sample of my collection and I’ve even bought them for friends as weddings gift.  They are definitely unique. Known as the “Gateway to the Amalfi Coast”, the town of Vietri sul Mare is a paradise for ... Read More »

No early World Cup exits for Italy’s civil servants

June 13, 2010

Italy is not the  only country that will suffer from lower productivity as a result of the World Cup.  The Civil Service Minister is taking a hard line about civil servants leaving work early to watch Italy’s matches.  For Italy’s first match tomorrow against Paraguay, it won’t be a problem as it will be played ... Read More »

A few days in Rome, Italy

A few days in Rome, Italy

June 13, 2010

Recently, many friends and family have expressed an interest in visiting Rome and Italy.  I already have my ‘guest room’ booked for a week at the end of August and September. I believe there will be few more bookings coming our way.  No, I am not a travel agent nor do I have a bed ... Read More »

World Cup time again

World Cup time again

June 13, 2010

I can’t believe I have been here for 4 years.  A few months after I moved here, Italy won the World Cup and it was a sleepless night. I have to admit that I am so busy at the moment that I haven’t really been following what’s happening.  It’s probably because Italy hasn’t played yet ... Read More »

Soccer: World champions Italy bid to prove critics wrong

June 11, 2010

I don’t think I am a critic and though it would be great for Italy to be World Champions again, I really doubt it will happen.  Lippi, the coach who led Italy in the last World Cup championships doesn’t seem too concerned despite their questionable performance in several friendly matches. I sincerely hope the Italian ... Read More »

Parking signs in Rome

May 23, 2010

If you are planning to drive in Rome, you not only have to get used to the way they drive here but also understand what the parking signs are trying to say. On Friday night, we went to Testaccio for dinner and were worried about parking as it’s a place which is known for it’s ... Read More »

Ethnic food in Rome

May 23, 2010

On Friday, a friend invited us to dinner to celebrate her husband’s birthday.  The restaurant is called Ketumbar in Testaccio.  We were told that it was a Mediterranean restaurant which definitely caught my attention because this could cover anything from Italian to Moroccan food.  As we got there early, we took a look at the ... Read More »

Beyond Rome with Cherrye in Calabria

May 23, 2010

Cherrye Moore is a Texas-born freelance writer who moved to southern Italy and opened a bed and breakfast and travel consulting business with her Calabrese husband.  Cherrye shares with us valuable tips for traveling to this part of Italy and I sincerely thank Cherrye for the in-depth details she has provided.  As I have never ... Read More »