Category Archives: Foto

The Adventures of the Italian Letter “H”

Posted on February 1, 2018 by babbityjean

(Adapted and translated from an article in Corriere della Sera.) In French, there is “heure” and in English there is “hour” and “heir.”  In these cases, the “h” is silent.  There are many words in English, like “help” and “horse,” … Continue reading →

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La mia caffettiera nuova

Posted on December 28, 2017 by babbityjean

Dopo più di 15 anni di fedele servizio, la mia macchina del caffè si è rotta.  Prodotta in Svizzera, la Jura ha preparato, tazza dopo tazza, caffè caldo sia ristretto che lungo con un click.  Ha sempre risposto alla mia … Continue reading →

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My New (Italian) Coffee Maker

Posted on December 28, 2017 by babbityjean

After more than 15 years of faithful service, my coffee machine gave up the ghost.  Made in Switzerland, the Jura Impressa C5, which had been a present from my sister, produced cup after cup of hot coffee, both tall and … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, California, Cucina italiana, Differenze culturali, English, Foto, Milano, Santa Barbara | 3 Comments