Category Archives: Cucina italiana

My New (Italian) Coffee Maker

Posted on December 28, 2017 by babbityjean

After more than 15 years of faithful service, my coffee machine gave up the ghost.  Made in Switzerland, the Jura Impressa C5, which had been a present from my sister, produced cup after cup of hot coffee, both tall and … Continue reading →

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Lo Smeraldo della Sicilia

Posted on December 8, 2017 by babbityjean

Ogni anno, a fine settembre, in alcune piazze e vie del centro storico di Bronte si svolge la Sagra del Pistacchio.  Bronte è uno dei tre paesi in provincia di Catania in Sicilia alle pendici occidentali dell’Etna dove crescono i … Continue reading →

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The Emerald of Sicily

Posted on December 8, 2017 by babbityjean

Every year at the end of September, in the streets and pizzas of centro storico of Bronte, the Fair of the Pistachio is celebrated.  Bronte is one of the 3 towns on the western slope of Mount Etna in Sicily … Continue reading →

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