Category Archives: Italia

What’s in the Shopping Carts of Italians?

Posted on September 21, 2017 by babbityjean

Food, of course, is an overwhelming part of Italy’s identity.  So it’s interesting to see what Italians actually purchase at grocery stores.  The following was based on a study conducted by Italy’s National Institute for Statistics and expanded on by … Continue reading →

Posted in Calabria, Campania, Cucina italiana, English, Foto, Italia, Liguria, Puglia, Sardegna, Sicilia, Toscana | Leave a comment

The 2 Leonardos

Posted on September 14, 2017 by babbityjean

Leonardo DiCaprio –actor, producer, and environmental activist – has played many different roles in his life, but he has never played an Italian or an Italian-American.  He has starred in well-known films, such as Wolf of Wall Street, The Aviator, … Continue reading →

Posted in Arte, English, Film, Firenze, Foto, Italia, Santa Barbara | 1 Comment

Domande Pazze

Posted on September 7, 2017 by babbityjean

Recentemente, i giornali italiani hanno spesso riferito al comportamento cafone dei turisti nel Bel Paese—quelli che provano ad entrare in chiesa indossando solo i bikini, quelli che deturpano i preziosi monumenti storici, e quelli che urinano nelle fontane famose.  Loro … Continue reading →

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