Category Archives: English

A Roman Classic: Rigatoni alla Zozzona

Posted on July 28, 2022 by babbityjean

Besides such classics as artichokes and saltimbocca, the cornerstones of Roman cuisine are these pasta dishes: gli spaghetti alla carbonara, i bucatini all ‘amatriciana, and i tonnarelli cacio e pepe.  Not as well known outside of Italy are pasta alla … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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