Category Archives: English

Another Food Fight: This Time “Carbonara-Gate”

Posted on May 13, 2016 by babbityjean

First there was “amatriciana-gate” after a prominent chef in Italy dared to put garlic in the sauce of the adored pasta.  Then another famous Italian chef committed a crime when he put butter in pasta al pesto.  Then the Brits … Continue reading →

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A Century of Art Thefts

Posted on May 5, 2016 by babbityjean

An immense artistic heritage valued around 5 billion euros is irretrievably lost every year.  It is the profitable black market of art.  The most sought after masterpieces are those of Picasso and Van Gogh, but the most famous thefts are … Continue reading →

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Musicians in the subway: A tough career

Posted on April 28, 2016 by babbityjean

 The Adagio and the Fugue of the first Sonata for violin (1720) of Johann Sebastian Bach is one of the most difficult works ever written for violin (so I’m told).  It was so innovative and puzzling that Bach died 30 … Continue reading →

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