Monthly Archives: August 2018

Giorgio Perlasca: An Italian Hero for Hungary

Posted on August 24, 2018 by babbityjean

Giorgio Perlasca was one of Europe’s great unsung heroes.  He saved thousands of Jews from the Nazi gas chambers through his bravery, cunning, charm, and persistence.  And he risked his own life at every turn in this story. Perlasca’s early … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Comunità ebrea, English, Foto, Italia, La Gente, Politica, Storia, Veneto | 4 Comments

“La torta nel cielo”

Posted on August 16, 2018 by babbityjean

Un idioma in inglese, “pie in the sky / torta nel cielo” si riferisce ad una situazione piacevole da immaginare ma che è irraggiungibile o poco pratica.  È anche lo slogan per una campagna di marketing di JetBlue, una compagnia … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, California, Cucina italiana, Formaggio, Foto, Italiano, Italoamericani, New York, Santa Barbara | Leave a comment

“Pie in the Sky”

Posted on August 16, 2018 by babbityjean

An English language idiom, “pie in the sky” refers to a situation that is pleasant to imagine but that is unattainable or impractical.  It is also the slogan for a marketing campaign of the New York-based airline JetBlue. The idiom may … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, California, Cucina italiana, English, Formaggio, Foto, Italoamericani, New York, Santa Barbara | 1 Comment