Category Archives: Italia

Virtual Graffiti

Posted on May 19, 2016 by babbityjean

This week we have a guest blogger.  Carol Del Cielo is another student in Gabriella’s Italian class.  She is a doctor (anesthesiologist) in Santa Barbara.  She and her children maintain strong ties with their relatives in Italy—particularly in Avellino, Naples, … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Architecture, Arte, Campania, English, Foto, Italia, Storia, Vacanze, Viaggio | 1 Comment

Another Food Fight: This Time “Carbonara-Gate”

Posted on May 13, 2016 by babbityjean

First there was “amatriciana-gate” after a prominent chef in Italy dared to put garlic in the sauce of the adored pasta.  Then another famous Italian chef committed a crime when he put butter in pasta al pesto.  Then the Brits … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Cucina italiana, Differenze culturali, English, Foto, Italia, Roma | Leave a comment

Un secolo di furti di opere d’arte

Posted on May 5, 2016 by babbityjean

Un patrimonio artistico immenso valutato intorno ai 5 miliardi di euro si perdono irrimediabilmente  ogni anno.  È il redditizio mercato nero dell’arte.   I più ricercati sono Picasso e Van Gogh, ma i più celebri sono quello della Giocanda e dell’Urlo … Continue reading →

Posted in Arte, Foto, Italia, Italiano, Storia, Verona | Leave a comment