La Pajata – I am now truly Roman
One of my Roman friends kept telling me that my adoption by the city of [...]
06
Jun
Jun
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 [...]
04
Jun
Jun
Republic Day in Rome – a Reduced Affair in 2012
Today is a national public holiday in Italy and marks the 66th anniversary of the [...]
02
Jun
Jun
Rome’s I Parioli – No Trastevere for me!
On a warm sunny spring Sunday I ventured into what for me was the unknown… [...]
29
May
May
English High Tea in Rome
Staff can be just the difference between a poor, great and fantastic experience. I work [...]
25
May
May
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!). [...]
27
Apr
Apr