Garlic and Italian food seem to go hand-in-hand….in America. In Italy, it’s a different story. Garlic is one of the things that gets categorized as “pesante” (or heavy/difficult to digest), the concept I discussed in Parmigiano Reggiano Stuffed Onions Wrapped in Prosciutto di Parma. In fact, it’s even been the subject of a recent controversy…
How to Network for Life (And Why You Should)
In certain circles, the words “networking” or “networker” have a slighty negative connotation to them – adding themselves to the ranks of car salesman or ticket scalper. The word “schmooze” sounds greasy on purpose, but networking has an important role in everyone’s life. I’ve received several nominations recently for the Schmooze Award (thanks, everyone!), and…
3 Times the Robiola – Sweet, Savoury, Solo
I spent the weekend in Rome, enjoying friendships like this one and relaxing as much as possible in a city and neighborhood that was my first “home” in Italy. I only wish I had discovered the grattachecca much much sooner. Rome of course welcomed us back in its true fashion, that is, by nominating S…
Sunset Aperitivo in Venice
When my friends came to visit me earlier this month, they had a heck of a time getting here for just a 9-day trip. When they arrived at San Francisco airport Thursday afternoon, they found their flight to Philadelphia had been cancelled along with many others. Originally supposed to land in Milan, their best shot…
Letters, Lettere
Taking a nod from one of my favorite blogs, Problogger, I’d like to open up today to ask you, what can Ms. Adventures in Italy do better/different/more? I’m going on vacation like most of Italy in August, but it’s also a good chance for me to do some planning, research, and make changes in my…
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