Category Archives: English

Pinsa Romana (in English)

Posted on December 22, 2022 by babbityjean

Pinsa Romana is just beginning to be discovered outside of Italy.  It is an ancient Roman pizza that has been reinterpreted over time with new ingredients and modern techniques.  It is a lighter, healthier version of the beloved Italian pizza.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Cucina italiana, English, Formaggio, Foto, Italia, La Moda, Roma, Storia | 2 Comments

The Sanctuary of Madonna della Corona

Posted on December 15, 2022 by babbityjean

In August 2022, Architectural Digest featured “17 Beautiful Places of Worship Built into Nature.”  Among them is an Italian chapel that appears suspended on a sheer cliffside high above the Adige River in the province of Verona.  It is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Arte, English, Foto, Italia, Storia, Verona | 1 Comment

Domino’s in Italy?

Posted on December 8, 2022 by babbityjean

How do you say chutzpah in Italian?  My dictionary suggests temerarietà, sfrontatezza, and faccia tosta.  It’s true that Domino’s is the largest pizza chain in the world with more than 17,000 stores in 90 countries.  But to think that the … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Cucina italiana, Differenze culturali, English, Foto, il Caffé, Italia, Milano | 1 Comment