Category Archives: English

Celebrating Stale Bread

Posted on July 23, 2020 by babbityjean

One would think that stale bread is relatively commonplace in the United States where we buy entire loaves of bread.  When you go to the panetteria (bakery) in Italy, however, it isn’t obligatory to buy an entire leaf.  You can … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Cucina italiana, English, Firenze, Formaggio, Foto, Italia, Storia, Toscana | 1 Comment

The bells of Agnone

Posted on July 16, 2020 by babbityjean

Who invented the bell and how it was first used are unknown.  In Western antiquity, bells were widely used by the Etruscans: tomb illustrations suggest that music, which included bells and many other instruments, was important during banquets, religious celebrations, … Continue reading →

Posted in Arte, Campania, English, Foto, Italia, Musica, Napoli, New York, Storia, Vaticano | 1 Comment

Sergio Leone and Ennio Morricone

Posted on July 9, 2020 by babbityjean

Many weeks ago, I wrote this post, in which I described Ennio Morricone as “a living legend.”  On July 6, 2020, he died in Rome where he was born and lived.  He will remain a legend, and his music will … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Arte, California, English, Film, Foto, Italia, Musica, New York, Roma, Storia | 1 Comment