BrowsingRome Blogging about my experiences and sharing my thoughts about Rome, Italy and beyond
It’s olive harvesting time in Italy! Thank goodness as we are down to our last bottle of olive oil. While some may have already completed their harvest, our friends, whom we buy oil from, while be olive harvesting this Friday. It has been a while since we bought olive oil from the store and find ... Read More »
Tag Archives: Food
BR Briefs – Lunch at L’Asino d’Oro
October 28, 2011
After many failed attempts this summer, I finally had lunch at L’Asino d’Oro. It took two months to finally get a taste of L’Asino d’Oro as there were closed in the month of August and this afternoon, as I was meeting a friend for lunch and we were in that neighborhood, I suggested L’Asino d’Oro. ... Read More »
Bakery in the Jewish Ghetto: Pizza Ebraica
October 25, 2011
As I had mentioned in an earlier post, I was going to stop by again at the kosher bakery in the Jewish Ghetto to try their pizza ebraica. If you are expecting something savory, it’s really deceptive because it’s nothing like pizza. While the baked goods tend to look burnt and unappealing in this kosher ... Read More »
Piadina: Italian Bread Recipe
October 17, 2011
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 »
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 »
Fav Bites in Positano
October 1, 2011
On the trip to Positano last weekend, there were a few things on my mind that I wanted to make sure I had. They weren’t even dishes but more like bites and two out of three were for those who have a sweet tooth. Bites in and near Positano 1. Pane Casatiello and Saltimbocca On ... Read More »