Rigatoni All’ Amatriciana This classic sauce takes its spiciness from black pepper and dried chilies and its depth of flavor from guanciale, Italian salt-cured pork jowl. If you can’t find it, use pancetta, which is available at better supermarkets. Ingredients for Rigatoni All’ Amatriciana 4 SERVINGS 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 4 oz. thinly sliced guanciale,…
Yesterday morning was pretty dramatic. I had just left the office at 7:35 am to go and greet our Colosseum Tour and while reaching Piazza Cavour in my little smart car, Kristin called me as our bookshelves were shaking and books were falling off. She was screaming at our dog Doris to get away from…
Florence is one of the greatest gems of Italy. It has the artistic and cultural splendor of any major European city, but is small enough to remain charming and friendly, even amidst lots of tourists. There’s certainly much to see in Florence, but a weekend is the perfect amount of time to visit all of…
Technology has come a long way since the PC generation – where operating a PC hypothetically required a degree, to the very surreal Virtual Reality experience today, that’s integrating seamlessly into our every-day lives. Mark Zukerberg predicted at the Mobile World Congress a few weeks ago, that Virtul Reality will be “the next platform” in…
HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW ITALY? Are you dreaming of going there and spending your time between incredible works of art, delicious food and wine and stunning landscapes? To experience the country and live and act like a local, you should know some essential facts. With this simple test, will always feel comfortable and will be able to enjoy…
As a foreigner in Italy, it is inevitable that you will face a language barrier. It can be confusing to navigate a country without knowing how to communicate with locals. Luckily, a basic understanding of the Italian language is enough to “get by” during a vacation. Most major cities in Italy are quite accommodating to…