Category Archives: English

The Strange Ironies Surrounding Fettuccine Alfredo

Posted on May 24, 2018 by babbityjean

First of all, Fettuccine Alfredo is not an Italian dish even though it was “invented” in Rome.  It is full of butter, cream, and parmesan, and Italians almost never put cream on pasta.   In Rome, the city of pasta alla … Continue reading →

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Michelangelo, the Pope, and the Sistine Chapel

Posted on May 17, 2018 by babbityjean

Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni and Pope Julius II had, at times, a testy relationship. They respected and liked each other, but each was a difficult personality in his own right.  Michelangelo was touchy, irritable, and quick to anger; the Pope … Continue reading →

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From the Palette … to the Table

Posted on May 10, 2018 by babbityjean

Rice is an ingredient seen in cuisines throughout the world, but risotto is a preparation specifically Italian, although it too has spread throughout the world.  While Italians are quite proud of their extensive cuisine, one of their most famous dishes … Continue reading →

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