Category Archives: English

Italian Idioms Featuring Numbers

Posted on July 21, 2022 by babbityjean

Idioms are like a language within a language.  And for every country and language, idioms reflect historical roots, cultural habits, idiosyncrasies and beliefs.  And they are fun to ponder. There are a few Italian idioms that have similar or equivalent … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Differenze culturali, English, Film, Foto, Italia, Italoamericani, La Gente, La Lingua, Mafia, New York, Sicilia, Storia, Vaticano | 1 Comment

LavAzza (in English)

Posted on July 7, 2022 by babbityjean

What kind of coffee do you crave at this moment?  A morning cappuccino?  An afternoon espresso?  A caffé americano or a caffè corretto?  Do you prefer your coffee served by a barista or made in your own Moka or Gaggia … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Cucina italiana, English, Foto, il Caffé, Italia, Piemonte, Storia | Leave a comment

The Mona Lisa of Montecitorio

Posted on July 1, 2022 by babbityjean

There are relatively few known surviving paintings by Leonardo da Vinci.  Only about 8 major works are universally attributed to him; there are some that are attributed to his workshop, assistants, and his brushstrokes. There are many incomplete works, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Arte, English, Foto, Italia, Roma, Storia | 1 Comment