Category Archives: Cucina italiana

Carpaccio times 2

Posted on June 13, 2019 by babbityjean

Carpaccio is an antipasto that frequently appears on Italian menus, as well as in other cuisines.  In its traditional form, it is very thinly sliced raw beef drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice, and seasoned with salt and pepper.  … Continue reading →

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It’s Baloney!

Posted on May 23, 2019 by babbityjean

The mayor of the Italian city Bologna, Virginio Merola, prefers to call it “fake news.”  He’s incensed that tourists who come to his city ask for spaghetti Bolognese (or “spag bol”) at local restaurants.  He claims that it does not … Continue reading →

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Il lungo braccio di Totò Riina

Posted on May 16, 2019 by babbityjean

Gli inquirenti lo consideravano il capo indiscusso di Cosa Nostra—“U curtu”, il boss delle stragi.  Quando morì nel novembre 2017 (vedete il post, “La lunga ombra di Salvatore ‘Totò’ Riina”, nel 14 dicembre 2017), Riina stava scontando una pena di … Continue reading →

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