BrowsingRome Blogging about my experiences and sharing my thoughts about Rome, Italy and beyond
With the VAT hike of 1% (from 20% to 21%), I wonder if retailers will increase prices by even more than 1%. We just have to see what happens and hope it won’t be as bad as when Italy switched to Euros. It’s the end-consumer who eventually bears this cost. [Read more…] Read More »
Monthly Archives: September 2011
Homemade Ricotta Is So Easy To Make
September 7, 2011
I know I shouldn’t need to make homemade ricotta as I live in Italy but outside of Italy, it can sometimes be a challenge to find ricotta. While browsing several websites, I came across a recipe for ricotta and after reading it, I was surprised to see how easy it is to make homemade ricotta. ... Read More »
Rome Fountain Vandal Arrested
September 5, 2011
When I first saw the video of the fountain being vandalized, I was shocked. It’s a disgrace that people would consider destroying such magnificent work of art just to get attention to their personal problems. Glad the police caught the culprit! [Read more…] Read More »
Senigallia-Places to Eat: Aniko
September 3, 2011
When I visit Senigallia, I always try to grab a bite at Aniko. It is a not quite a restaurant but rather an open-air place that is owned by Moreno Cedroni, a Michelin two-star chef. Not only do I enjoy the outdoor setting but this place offers very unique cuisine. It’s specialty is smoked fish ... Read More »
Pasta Recipe: Frittata di Spaghetti al Pomodoro
September 1, 2011
I didn’t even know that you could make a frittata with leftover pasta! However, this past weekend when we were on the beach in Senigallia, my sister-in-law brought her lunch, frittata di spaghetti al pomodoro, and my husband was transported back in time to when they were teenagers. Their mother would make this as lunch ... Read More »