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Taxis in Rome

Taxis in Rome

I don’t often take taxis in Rome as I get around with public transportation but when I do, it’s usually because I absolutely need to. Even going to the airport, it is easier and cheaper to take the Leonardo Express and on top of that you don’t have to worry about traffic. Last week a ... Read More »

Attraction in Rome: Santi Quattro Coronati

Attraction in Rome: Santi Quattro Coronati

This attraction in Rome for me is a haven when you need to get away from the “busy-ness” of the city. While the book, “The Secrets of Rome” describes Santi Quattro Coronati as ” a gigantic fortress appears, powerful…” and the walk up from the Colosseum do give you the sense of this, it’s a ... Read More »

Enjoying Tuscan Food

Enjoying Tuscan Food

While we only spent a night in Tuscany, we sure had our share of heavenly Tuscan food. We had told our friends we would get there for lunch and despite getting lost, we somehow managed to show up at a decent time for lunch. Since it was a beautiful, warm, sunny day, it was only ... Read More »

Glimpse of 3 Tuscan Towns in 24 Hours

Glimpse of 3 Tuscan Towns in 24 Hours

This past weekend, as we spent time with friends in Tuscany, we also visited 3 Tuscan towns we have never been too before. It’s unfortunate that we are always short on time and only manage a glimpse of them. However, a glimpse and stroll through these Tuscan towns are nonetheless fascinating. I can’t put my ... Read More »

Panna Cotta Recipe with a Fusion Touch

Panna Cotta Recipe with a Fusion Touch

As I had guests over last weekend for dinner, I was looking for a fusion dessert and when I saw the black sesame panna cotta recipe by Michael Laiskonis, the former pastry chef at Le Benardin, I knew this was it. However, I had to improvise as I didn’t have black sesame paste and had ... Read More »

Attraction in Rome: Palazzo Valentini

Attraction in Rome: Palazzo Valentini

What is fascinating about this attraction in Rome is not the Palazzo itself but what lies beneath and how with the use of technology, these ruins are brought to life. I had heard about Palazzo Valentini from my sister-in-law who was arranging a trip for my niece and her classmates. She had mentioned that with ... Read More »

Preparing Homemade Asian Meals

Preparing Homemade Asian Meals

In Rome, I tend to cook Italian food at home more frequently than Asian meals.  For whatever reason, I just find it easier to cook Italian meals as I feel there is less prep work. Nonetheless, I would occasionally prepare Asian meals and did so the past two weekends when we had guests over for ... Read More »

Attraction in Rome: St. Peter in Chains

Attraction in Rome: St. Peter in Chains

This attraction in Rome, St. Peter in Chains (San Pietro in Vincoli) is only a short walk from Colosseum but often overlooked by visitors to the city. I, myself, am guilty as I first heard about St. Peter in Chains from the book  “The Secrets of Rome” which I got as a gift last Christmas.  ... Read More »

Gelato in Rome: Fassi – All Time Favorite

Gelato in Rome: Fassi – All Time Favorite

Better known as Palazzo del Freddo Giovanni Fassi, I think they have one of the best gelato in Rome for classic flavors.  This was one of the first gelateria Luca brought me to and remembered thinking “This gelateria is huge by any standards and the gelato so unbelievably flavorful”. When we have guests visiting us, ... Read More »

Quick Bites in Rome: Lasagnam

Quick Bites in Rome: Lasagnam

As I have mentioned in previous posts, I am usually on the run at lunch and can only get a quick bite. So when I first heard about  Lasagnam from some tweeps (people on Twitter), I had thought about checking it out.  However, life gets in the way and got a friendly reminder when I ... Read More »