Category Archives: English

Baseball, the Season Begins

Posted on April 7, 2016 by babbityjean

(a primer for Italians) Sunday, April 3, 2016—the baseball season begins.  For those who love the sport, it doesn’t need to be said:  Opening Day is the real start of Spring.  However, those who don’t know or don’t like the … Continue reading →

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Olive oil passed off as extravirgin

Posted on March 31, 2016 by babbityjean

Under investigation for fraud by a Turin prosecutor are 7 large Italian companies.  The olive oil producers—Carapelli, Bertolli, Santa Sabina, Coricelli, Sasso, Primadonna, and Antica Badia—are being investigated for selling simple virgin olive oil as extravirgin.  From tested samples, it … Continue reading →

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Cities of stone carved into the rock

Posted on March 24, 2016 by babbityjean

In Italy there are many towns and villages perched on rocky cliffs that offer breathtaking views.  These are places rich in history and charm that have transformed a hostile environment into a real force of nature.  From Liguria to Sicily … Continue reading →

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