Category Archives: Cucina italiana

Sorriso Italiano

Posted on November 7, 2014 by babbityjean

Elisabetta Penso and Antonio Gerli are the owners of a good Italian restaurant in Isla Vista called “Sorriso Italiano.”  Isla Vista is a part of Goleta where the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) is located. Elisabetta and Antonio are … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Cucina italiana, Differenze culturali, English, Foto, Santa Barbara | 2 Comments

Il Lagotto Romagnolo

Posted on October 2, 2014 by babbityjean

The Lagotto Romagnolo is a dog that has been specially bred in Italy to find truffles.  In fact, Italian law mandates the use of dogs in truffle hunting, whereas pigs are also used in other European countries.   The Lagotto … Continue reading →

Posted in Animali, Cucina italiana, Foto, Italiano, Santa Barbara | 3 Comments

Meet Giuseppe

Posted on August 14, 2014 by babbityjean

Giuseppe Crisà is a good friend and neighbor, a great pizzaiolo, and perhaps the best pizza oven maker in the world…or certainly in the United States.  He immigrated to Santa Barbara from Sicily in 2006, not speaking a word of … Continue reading →

Posted in Arte, Cucina italiana, Foto, Italia, Italiano, Santa Barbara | 3 Comments