Category Archives: Roma

Thomas Becket and today

Posted on January 17, 2019 by babbityjean

“Will no one rid me of this turbulent (or, meddlesome) priest?” This is one of the most famous quotations that has come down to us through oral tradition.  Today it is often adapted in modern political life and strife.  Although apocryphal, … Continue reading →

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Cibo pieno di buchi

Posted on December 27, 2018 by babbityjean

Quanti cibi puoi nominare che hanno dei buchi? Il cibo “bucato” è più comune di quanto probabilmente si possa pensare in molte cucine. In alcuni casi, i fori hanno uno scopo culinario; in altri, sono simbolici. Come per molti piatti … Continue reading →

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Food Full of Holes

Posted on December 27, 2018 by babbityjean

How many foods can you name that have holes in them?  “Holey” food is more common than you probably think.  In some cases, the holes have a culinary purpose; in others, they are symbolic. As with many Italian foods, the history … Continue reading →

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