Category Archives: English

Anglicisms that Italians could do without

Posted on April 12, 2018 by babbityjean

English has crept into the Italian language for years, probably starting with film in the 1930s, then with television, then traveling, and today through technology and social media. Recently, a huge controversy broke out in Italy.  Prin (research projects of … Continue reading →

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The Loggetta Gelateria:  Artiginal Quality in Mantua, Italy

Posted on April 5, 2018 by babbityjean

Agnese and Cesare Maganzani recently came to California for the wedding of one of their sons, Nicolò.  The other son Tommaso is a pianist friend of Jacopo Giacopuzzi, whom I have often mentioned in my posts.  The entire family is … Continue reading →

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Combatting Food Waste

Posted on March 29, 2018 by babbityjean

When America’s First Lady Michelle Obama and her daughters dined in a popular Rome restaurant in 2009, the staff was shocked when she asked for a doggy bag for the leftovers.  While this is a common practice in the United … Continue reading →

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