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Taste versus Flavor

Posted on April 29, 2021 by babbityjean

When I write in Italian, invariably I confuse the word gusto meaning “taste” or “flavor” with the word sapore meaning “taste” or “flavor.”  Often, they are used synonymously and sometimes can be used interchangeably, but in reality, they have two … Continue reading →

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Rosie la Rivettatrice

Posted on April 22, 2021 by babbityjean

Durante la seconda guerra mondiale, più di 12 milioni di uomini e donne prestarono servizio militare per gli Stati Uniti. Tra loro c’erano più di un milione di italoamericani (circa il 10%) benché alcuni italiani fossero classificati come “stranieri nemici” … Continue reading →

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Rosie the Riveter

Posted on April 22, 2021 by babbityjean

During World War II, more than 12 million men and women served in the United States military.  Among them were more than a million Italian-Americans (about 10%) even though some Italian nationals were classified as “enemy aliens” and interned in … Continue reading →

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