La Pajata – I am now truly Roman

One of my Roman friends kept telling me that my adoption by the city of [...]

A Swim in the Lake and Melting Gelato: Summer is coming!

Here in the northern hemisphere, June 20 will mark the summer solstice. Sounds fancy, but [...]

Republic Day in Rome – a Reduced Affair in 2012

Today is a national public holiday in Italy and marks the 66th anniversary of the [...]

Rome’s I Parioli – No Trastevere for me!

On a warm sunny spring Sunday I ventured into what for me was the unknown… [...]

English High Tea in Rome

Staff can be just the difference between a poor, great and fantastic experience. I work [...]

More! You know you’re living in Italy when..

These lists usually have a little negative connotation or recount pure Italian absurdities… But here [...]

For a little Rome-ance in Rome

This week, I had the fortunate privilege of being taken out for an aperitivo at [...]

Aperitivo Update: Doppiozeroo in Ostiense

Just up the road from my current home in Rome is Doppiozeroo – a very modern [...]

Seafood feast fit for a King (or Queen)!

Don’t you love going out for dinner with friends? What makes it so enjoyable of [...]

Making pasta in the Roman Countryside… Life could be worse!

Good food.  Good wine.  It gets people talking.  It feeds the soul (and the stomach!). [...]