Monthly Archives: May 2010

Pesto alla genovese

Pesto alla genovese

Here’s my first attempt at making pesto alla genovese from scratch. When we went to the supermarket today, I thought about having pesto and decided to pick up the few ingredients for this simple but tasty recipe. As I have said before, Italian food is best when it is simple and this is another example. ... Read More »

Quick bites in Rome – Il Fornaio

Quick bites in Rome – Il Fornaio

As I usually work through lunch, I often just drop by a shop to get a quick bite.  Many people here in Rome do the same especially this time of the year as they would rather spend a part of their lunch break walking around and enjoying the outdoors. If you are by Piazza Navona ... Read More »

Italian Serie A: Inter vs. Lazio

Italian Serie A: Inter vs. Lazio

This post is for those of you who are following Italian soccer.  As you know my husband is a Lazio supporter and we were having a discussion on the upcoming match between Inter and Lazio. With the Serie A coming down to the wire, I asked him if Lazio will lose on purpose so that ... Read More »

May 1st concert in Rome, Italy

May 1st concert in Rome, Italy

Here are a few pictures I took early on May 1st for the concert here in Rome at San Giovanni in Laterano.  Preparations taking place before the concert at 3pm and crowds were already headed there before 8am. Read More »