Category Archives: English

Monopoly: 80 years of “Chance” and “Community Chest”

Posted on April 16, 2015 by babbityjean

Monopoly is having its 80th birthday.  It was first developed in America in 1934 during the Depression.  The original board game is now sold in 40 languages and 106 countries around the world.   As a reminder, the game board consists … Continue reading →

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Another Food Fight: This Time: Fish and Chips

Posted on April 9, 2015 by babbityjean

First there was “Amatriciana-gate” when a celebrated Italian chef put garlic in the beloved pasta from Amatrice (see my previous post on this topic).   Then another famous Italian chef committed a crime when he put butter in his pesto pasta.  … Continue reading →

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Animal Rights in Italy: At Easter choose vegan

Posted on April 4, 2015 by babbityjean

Lamb is such a traditional Easter meal, especially in Italy.  But times may be changing.  Here are four posters / bus panels from Genova to Brescia to Pordeneone and elsewhere encouraging people to go vegetarian or vegan this Easter.  I … Continue reading →

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