Category Archives: English

What Would the World Be Without Nutella?

Posted on February 18, 2016 by babbityjean

That is the slogan (Che mondo sarebbe senza Nutella) for Nutella, the commercial name for a kind of spreadable cream of cocoa and hazelnuts made with sugar and palm oil.    It was created in 1964, and many Italian children grew … Continue reading →

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When Life Imitates Art: The Bow and the Kiss to the music of “The Godfather”

Posted on February 11, 2016 by babbityjean

In August of 2014, I wrote in my blog about the history of Saint Barbara, the name that graces our city, county, channel, Presidio and Mission, among other landmarks.  The history of Saint Barbara comes down to us through oral … Continue reading →

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Murder in the Monastery

Posted on February 4, 2016 by babbityjean

I think I deserve some sort of medal.  I actually read and finished Umberto Eco’s first novel, “The Name of the Rose.”  It was published for the first time in 1980 in Italian.  I read it in English.  I calculate … Continue reading →

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