Photo by marca-pasos Thanks to everyone who Tweeted, emailed, messaged on FB – Milan is very far from the earthquake area, and our friends and family are luckily all fine. So I’ve been waiting to write because I’m not really sure what to say. And most importantly, after emotion hits me, I want to get [...]

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A wonderful thing about the end of April and the beginning of May in Italy are two holidays – April 25, La Festa della Liberazione (Liberation Day) and 1 May, Labour Day. If you’re unlucky, both of these days, being six days apart, will fall on days like Wednesday. If it’s a lucky *leap* year, [...]

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Continuing in the The Guide to Italian Aperitivo, today’s final installment talks about: Where to go to Aperitivo in Milan 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 This question about where to go to aperitivo [...]

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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, [...]

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Here are some pictures from my recent trip(s) from the Artigiano in Fiera at Milan, Milan’s International Handicrafts and Food fair. I’ve posted pictures and some videos from past years. The fair includes food and products from all over Italy as well as various parts of the world. My favorite pavilions, besides the Southern Italy [...]

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