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Crazy Pizza

When it comes to food, don’t mess with the Italians.  When it comes to pizza, know that any creative interpretation can generate outrage … and not just among Neapolitans.  In fact, pizza is one of the most discussed foods on … Continue reading

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Gusto o sapore?

Quando scrivo in italiano, invariabilmente confondo la parola “gusto” con la parola “sapore”. Spesso sono usate come sinonimi e talvolta possono essere usate in modo intercambiabile, ma in realtà hanno due significati distinti, come in inglese. Grazie a Eleonora Vieri, … Continue reading

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Taste versus Flavor

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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