Category Archives: Life in Rome

More Snow in Rome?

More Snow in Rome?

Yeah it’s unreal that we are expecting more snow in Rome and yesterday, the Mayor had announced that today and Saturday, schools and public offices will be closed. Cars are also obliged to have snow chains on board. Last weekend, the Mayor of Rome was criticized for being ill-prepared to handle the snowstorm and in ... Read More »

Snow in Rome 2012

Snow in Rome 2012

Many of you have probably read about the surprising amount of snow in Rome we have had the past few days. I was unsure about writing this post as some of you may even be tired of hearing and seeing photos of Rome covered with snow but waking up to snow outside your window is ... Read More »

How To Make Chinese Dumplings

How To Make Chinese Dumplings

In the middle of January, I decided that I was going to learn how to make Chinese dumplings for Chinese New Year. To be honest, I dread going to Chinese restaurants in Rome because Chinese food here is simply too greasy and when it comes to dumplings, I am not sure what’s inside the filling!  ... Read More »

Missed Flight to Lisbon: Almost!

Missed Flight to Lisbon: Almost!

With gazillion miles under my belt, I would never have thought that I could make such a stupid mistake. We had booked the train journey to the airport and looking at the various arrival time at the airport, we chose one that left at 6.40am and got into Fiumicino at 7.19am.  The flight leaves at ... Read More »

Chinese New Year Event in Rome 2012

Chinese New Year Event in Rome 2012

Huge disappointment. That’s how I feel about this year’s Chinese New Year event that’s taking place in Piazza del Popolo this afternoon.  It is a four-hour event that culminates with fireworks at about 6.15pm. Why the disappointment? For me, the only sense of Chinese New Year in Rome is this event and the reason I ... Read More »

Family Lunch in Naples

Family Lunch in Naples

As if we hadn’t eaten enough for Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas lunch, we headed to Naples on Santa Stefano (or Boxing Day) to have a lunch with my husband’s cousins. I can barely recall the last time I was in Naples but trips here were only to visit family.  As such, I have never ... Read More »

Christmas Box and Legend of the Panettone

Every year, my husband gets a Christmas box filled with goodies for the holidays as a present from his company.  Each year, I eagerly look forward to see what we will get. I know this is a tradition in some other companies too and have heard complaints from others that their Christmas box is getting ... Read More »

Thanksgiving in Rome

Thanksgiving in Rome

We have celebrated Thanksgiving in Rome since we first got here and by now, it’s a family tradition.  As it’s not a holiday, we always celebrate Thanksgiving lunch on Saturday. This enables me to recover from a fun but long day of getting up at 6am to prep the turkey to clearing up after the ... Read More »

Living in Rome: Sailing Sunday

Living in Rome: Sailing Sunday

One of the beauty of living in Rome is that you have easy access to the sea, mountains, and beautiful neighboring regions such as Tuscany and Umbria.  This is what keeps us busy during the weekend if we decide not to just chill out at home. A few months ago, we decided to give sailing ... Read More »

7-course Pasta Dinner in Rome

This was one-of-a-kind pasta dinner! We have had our share of wedding dinners and holiday feasts but never have we ever had a 7-course pasta “only” dinner. We found out about this unreal pasta dinner, thanks to Katie Parla who shared that Casa dei Tajarin was hosting a tasting in Rome. Leggera. Light. This is how ... Read More »