In the heart of Florence a sport unknown by much of the world, Calcio Storico Fiorentino, is played every year prepped by round the clock training in anticipation for the big event . Ask around in any country outside of Italy and this sport is pretty much unknown. Italians from other cities may be clueless…
Roman cuisine reflects the unique history and vibrant culture of this historic capital city – while showcasing the freshest ingredients around. Many of the best restaurants in Rome offer new twists on Italy’s most beloved dishes. MICHELIN STARRED RESTAURANTS IN ROME #1 Ristorante Enoteca La Torre Lungotevere delle Armi, 22/23, 00195 Rome Sinfully high ceilings and…
Pasta!!! Everyone’s favorite dish! Here are three somewhat unusual Italian pasta sauces that you may want to try with your favorite long or short pasta. #1 Mediterranean (Eggplant and mozzarella) Ingredients 1/2 lb (8oz) eggplant 3/4 lb (12oz) tomatoes, cubed 1 Mozzarella 3 anchovies (in salt brine) 4 Tbs olive oil 1 Onion, chopped Fresh basil,…
When you think about Italy, you may think of beautiful Italian coastal beaches with picturesque hidden coves. But what you might not know is that there is nearly one nude beach in every coastal city in Italy. Italians hold very progressive views about nudity and sex, much more than Americans, especially when it comes to…
When we think about typical Italian dishes, we always imagine the same – a big slice of pizza, a delicious dish of pasta, a sweet gelato. But… that simply isn’t so. Italian cuisine is as diverse as can be and this is mostly due to the how very young the country actually is. Italy (as we know…
When visiting Rome, either for a day or a week, there are 2 things on most everybody’s “must see”: the Vatican and the Colosseum. But if you’re wondering how to get to Vatican City in the easiest way possible, here is a transport guide to visiting the Vatican! As its own state, the Vatican…
Scarola (escarole) is a prickly leaf lettuce that Italians cook up and serve in many different ways. My mother-in-law, who comes from the Naples area where use of the scarola is wide spread, would make a delicious pizza di scarola that involved a sauté of scarola with garlic, anchovy, capers and little black olives which…
Wandering through flea markets in Rome is the perfect activity to fill a free weekend morning in Rome. It’s like a free ticket into local culture and people watching. If you are looking for a souvenir or a gift for someone back home, these markets are filled with unique finds waiting to be discovered. Whichever…
Depending on what you’ve heard about Nero, you might not think there can be “fun facts about Nero.” But, you would be mistaken. Emperor Nero was the last emperor in the Julio-Claudian dynasty. He was born in A.D. 37, became emperor in A.D. 54 and committed suicide in A.D. 68. In 14 short years as…
There’s never been a time that I’ve served pizzelle fritte (little fried pizza rounds) that my guests haven’t applauded!! Afterall, you can’t really go wrong with this fried pizza recipe– these little rounds puff up when fried and are so light and airy that they just pop into your mouth! The pizzelle fritte is further…