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Simplicity of Italian food

Simplicity of Italian food

After four years in Italy, I now appreciate the simplicity of Italian food.  However, simplicity doesn’t mean that it’s tasteless.  I have realized that simple dishes allow you to taste the flavors of the ingredients used and as a result, its a delight for your taste buds. One very simple Italian appetizer that is well-known ... Read More »

A market near Circo Massimo in Rome, Italy

A market near Circo Massimo in Rome, Italy

This past Sunday, we were planning to spend the day at Ostia which is a seaside town near Rome.  Unfortunately, the weather didn’t quite cooperate so we decided to do something around Rome.  After all, we live in Rome and there are plenty of things to do and see here. We finally decided on going ... Read More »

Pastiera: A closely guarded Italian dessert recipe

Pastiera: A closely guarded Italian dessert recipe

Pastiera is an Italian dessert which originates from Naples. As my husband’s family is from Naples, I was fortunate enough to be given this closely guarded Italian dessert recipe which has been passed on from generation to generation. Although many pastiera recipes include candied fruits, our family recipe omits this. A few say it’s not ... Read More »

Easter in Rome Italy

Easter in Rome Italy

Easter celebrations here in Rome started a month ago with supermarkets selling a wide variety of chocolate Easter eggs and a typical Italian cake called colomba. Although Easter is a religious festival, the commercialization of Easter in Italy has resulted in many children associating Easter with chocolate eggs. However, the religious celebrations in Rome kicked ... Read More »

One of my favorite Italian dessert recipes

One of my favorite Italian dessert recipes

Well, I actually have a few Italian dessert recipes that are my favorites but this one is a dessert I always offer to make because it's not commonly found in Rome. Because of this, it's always appreciated! Read More »