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Here’s an easy gelato recipe that I used to make gelato for the first time! It was so hot in Rome last week (almost 40C) that I could only think of gelato. However, going out to get one was out of the question. So, I thought, why not make it at home. After doing some ... Read More »
Monthly Archives: August 2011
BR Briefs: Most Restaurants in Rome Closed in August
August 26, 2011
As I have mentioned in an earlier post, most shops and restaurants in Rome are closed in August. Knowing this I made a rookie mistake and made a rush to a L’Asino d’Oro after reading rave reviews on it in this guest post on Parla Food. Since it is August, it’s same to assume that ... Read More »
Senigallia: A Long Weekend Trip
August 25, 2011
Senigallia, why? That was my reaction 5 years ago when I heard my sister-in-law was going to Senigallia because I thought it was Senegal. I admit I was that ignorant! So where is Senigallia? Visualizzazione ingrandita della mappa Senigallia is a seaside town in the Marche region. It’s about a 3 hours drive from Rome ... Read More »
No letup in Italy’s heat wave
August 25, 2011
This heat wave has been very tough with temperatures well above average in many cities including Rome. It’s expected to last until the end of the week. I sincerely hope so because it’s impossible to be outdoors. [Read more…] Read More »
Lazio Region Is As Beautiful!
August 24, 2011
Friends who live outside of Rome but within the Lazio region invited us to their country home for lunch this past weekend. As it is common courtesy here in Italy, we brought a simple Italian dessert which was suitable for this hot summer weather. I always enjoy meeting up with them as they have a ... Read More »
First Halal Mozzarella Presented in Campania
August 22, 2011
I didn’t know the mozzarella wasn’t halal until I saw this post. There is a big market out there and the producer will see the benefits really soon. [Read more…] 35QQFEA9CJEQ Read More »
Simple Tangy Italian Dessert
August 21, 2011
This simple tangy Italian dessert was what I decided to make to bring over to a friend’s place for lunch as most of the pastry shops are closed in August. I wasn’t planning on making a dessert because it’s just too hot to bake but I really didn’t have much choice. Thankfully, Elizabeth Mincilli suggested ... Read More »
Restaurant in Rome: Ristorante Giovanni ai Bozzi
August 20, 2011
Looking for a restaurant in Rome on Ferragosto (August 15th) is almost a mission impossible. We got back from our trip to Marche that afternoon and as we didn’t have much in the fridge, we decided to go out for dinner. I was actually looking forward to having some meat and called up Bisteak but ... Read More »
Italians brace for 40-degree heatwave
August 19, 2011
Yes I am bracing alright! A few days ago it was 36C and I was already complaining how hot it is. At 40-degree goodness know what I will say. If you are out and about sightseeing in the cities mentioned, please bring a bottle of water with you. [Read more…] Read More »
Bossi apologises for calling fellow minister ‘dwarf’
August 19, 2011
I usually don’t follow Italian politics but when I heard this, I was shocked that a Minister could be so un-PC to call a colleague a “dwarf”. Actually, I should know better and never be shocked as to what happens in the political arena. All I can say is “Welcome To Italy!” Ok, he has ... Read More »