This past weekend (after recovering from the Girl Geek Dinner) we woke up to a sun that was blindingly bright and screamed “Springtime!” After another mild winter here in Italy, it’s a bit too much to hope that spring is already here, but for the weekend, we all believed it.
I walked around with only a [...]

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If you’re reading this, I’m already on a plane to India. After a brief stop in Zurich, we’ll be arriving in Mumbai (old name: Bombay) to spend time with some good friends and take part in a wedding.
First I want to encourage you to donate to the Menu for Hope – I’ve introduced it, sent [...]

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Milan may not have the rolling green hills of Tuscany or the beaches in Puglia, but the first weeks of December in Milan are one of the most exciting times of the year. Everything is decorated, market stalls selling interesting gift ideas are everywhere, samples abound, and there are people everywhere!
Reminder: Two contests in progress [...]

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Reminder: Two contests in progress – Comment on my Italy Gift Guide to win a collector’s tin of Illy Caffe’, and comment on my Dolce Italiano: Mosaic Biscotti post for a chance to win a personalized, signed copy of Gina DePalma’s Dolce Italiano cookbook! Comment away and good luck! Also check Ilva’s blog today for [...]

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Wednesday before Thanksgiving is usually the biggest travel day of the year in the U.S.
I hope everyone travels safe, and before Black Friday, make sure you read my Italy Gift Guide (and comment to win a limited edition Illy caffe’ tin) from yesterday to take advantage of the on and offline specials.
And what about [...]

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