Category Archives: Differenze culturali

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 →

Posted in Abitudini, California, Cucina italiana, Differenze culturali, English, Foto, Milano, Santa Barbara | 3 Comments

The Long Shadow of Salvatore ‘Totò’ Riina

Posted on December 14, 2017 by babbityjean

An impressive resume:  His “career” began in the ‘50s with a string of crimes.  After a prison term, he was on the lam for 24 years.  He was responsible for thousands of murders.  Then he was in jail for 24 … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Calabria, Differenze culturali, English, Foto, Italia, Mafia, Politica, Sicilia, Storia | 2 Comments

Where there is Prosecco, there is a smile

Posted on November 2, 2017 by babbityjean

The news comes from London directly from the newspaper, The Guardian.  An article cites a dentist who says that the teeth of a growing number of Brits are being ruined by Prosecco…by the acidity and the sugars of the Italian … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Cucina italiana, Differenze culturali, English, Foto, Italia, Politica, Veneto | 1 Comment