Entries from March 2008

How to Host An Italian Aperitivo at Home

March 28th, 2008 · 9 Comments

Continuing in the The Guide to Italian Aperitivo, today I’m talking about How to Host An Aperitivo Italiano at Home: What is Aperitivo Italiano in Italy Ordering an Aperitivo Drink in Italy How to Host An Italian Aperitivo at Home Where to go to Aperitivo in Milan You don’t need to be in Italy to [...]

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Tags: Culture · Discovering Food · Food · Italy · Tips

The Guide to Italian Aperitivo and Drinks in Italy

March 27th, 2008 · 26 Comments

If you have read my blog before, you know that I love aperitivo in Italy. Getting an aperitivo in a bar or hosting aperitivo at home, it’s one of my favorite things about living in Italy, especially in Milan which I proclaim the “Capital of Aperitivo in Italy.” If you’ve ever wanted to know more [...]

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Tags: Culture · Discovering Food · Food · Italy · Tips

Broccoli, Onion and Pine Nut No-Egg Quiche Recipe

March 18th, 2008 · 12 Comments

With a surprise stuffed cheese crust. I love using eggs in savoury tarts, like Pumpkin Savoury Tart or Savoury Herb Tart, but this time I wanted to focus on the vegetables and include a little surprise for later. I like making these open-faced so that you can fit as much as you want in them [...]

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Tags: Entree · Food · Holiday · Italy · Recipe · Work

Calling all Expats in Italy

March 17th, 2008 · No Comments

Just a quick note to all Expats living in Italy – we’re organizing a get-together (bloggers and non) in Florence on April 19th! Go to my Expat GTG in Italy page to get more details and RSVP. Please spread the word!

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Tags: Blog Event · Expats · Italy

Colorful Cinnamon Easter Egg Macarons Recipe

March 14th, 2008 · 14 Comments

Last year I some enacted some Lifetime Eggdramas with colorful chocolate eggs before heading to Berlin for Easter break. This year, I can’t not play with my food again! If you notice in my pictures, I love color. I think colors represent life and the more of them, the better! Is it any wonder that [...]

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Tags: Dessert · Food · Recipe