Category Archives: Foto

Is this really progress?

Posted on June 24, 2021 by babbityjean

With technological advancements, there are always pros and cons, pluses and minuses.  Think of social media, for example.  There were two announcements recently about food “advances” that only time will tell whether people will accept and adopt them. The first—reported … Continue reading →

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

Ann Goldstein, translator of Elena Ferrante

Posted on June 17, 2021 by babbityjean

Translators rarely attain celebrity status.  But as Elena Ferrante has achieved worldwide acclaim through her books, so too has Ann Goldstein.  Her notoriety is spurred by the steadfast anonymity of Elena Ferrante, which is a pseudonym.  Apparently distrusting the celebrity … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Arte, Differenze culturali, English, Foto, Italia, La Lingua, Libri, Napoli, New York | 2 Comments

La città dalle porte dipinte

Posted on June 10, 2021 by babbityjean

La costa italiana, che va dal confine franco-italiano alla Toscana, si estende per circa 350 km (215 miglia). Costituita dal litorale ligure, attraversa tutte e quattro le province liguri e i loro capoluoghi, da Imperia a Savona, da Genova a … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Arte, Cucina italiana, Foto, Italia, Italiano, Liguria, Storia | 1 Comment