Category Archives: Milano

What’s on the menu for The Last Supper?

Posted on March 22, 2018 by babbityjean

If you were on death row, what would you choose for your last meal?  Lobster, pizza, linguine all’aglio e olio?  Let’s change to the Last Supper of Christ.  According to historians, the last supper was held on the occasion of … Continue reading →

Posted in Arte, Comunità ebrea, Cucina italiana, English, Firenze, Foto, Italia, Milano, Storia, Vaticano, Venezia | Leave a comment

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

La guerra delle statue

Posted on October 5, 2017 by babbityjean

Nel settembre 2017 la statua di bronzo di Junipero Serra è stata decapitata alla Missione in Santa Barbara.  Non è la prima volta in  California.  Qualche settimana prima, i monumenti di generali confederati sono stati distrutti negli stati del sud.  … Continue reading →

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