Category Archives: English

Virtual Graffiti

Posted on May 19, 2016 by babbityjean

This week we have a guest blogger.  Carol Del Cielo is another student in Gabriella’s Italian class.  She is a doctor (anesthesiologist) in Santa Barbara.  She and her children maintain strong ties with their relatives in Italy—particularly in Avellino, Naples, … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Architecture, Arte, Campania, English, Foto, Italia, Storia, Vacanze, Viaggio | 1 Comment

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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