Category Archives: English

The Trap

Posted on June 27, 2019 by babbityjean

The scene: Church of Santa Maria Maddalena in Castelnuovo Magra, a town of less than 8,500 people in the province of La Spezia, region of Liguria. The protagonists: Don Alessandro Chiantaretto, parish priest of Santa Maria Maddalena; Daniele Montebello, mayor … Continue reading →

Posted in Arte, English, Italia, Liguria | 2 Comments

Who Invented the Telephone?

Posted on June 20, 2019 by babbityjean

American school children are taught that is was Alexander Graham Bell.  In fact, it was Antonio Meucci.  He was an interesting and prolific inventor who, unfortunately, had a tragic life. Meucci was born in Florence in 1808.  He attended the … Continue reading →

Posted in English, Firenze, Foto, Immigrazione, Italia, Italoamericani, Storia | 1 Comment

Carpaccio times 2

Posted on June 13, 2019 by babbityjean

Carpaccio is an antipasto that frequently appears on Italian menus, as well as in other cuisines.  In its traditional form, it is very thinly sliced raw beef drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice, and seasoned with salt and pepper.  … Continue reading →

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