Monday, February 28, 2011
The new Google for Recipes
I just tried the new Google search option for recipes. It's great! Learn more here: http://me.lt/3TjjZ
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Did Emperor Constantine worship Sol Invictus or Christ?
Did Emperor Constantine worship Sol Invictus or Christ? A very thoughtful piece here for history's lovers: http://me.lt/4Faq #Rome #History
Friday, February 25, 2011
The Mausoleum of Saint Constance in Rome
Real saint or not, the round Mausoleum of Saint Constance is one of the most astounding churches in #Rome http://bit.ly/iiPe4C
Was Saint Constance a saint for real?
2day Church celebrates Saint Constance. History says that she was a bloody queen. Legend made a saint of her - http://bit.ly/fPf4KZ
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Taste ham in Carnia
Carnia is not well known, but it's by far my favorite Italian region for ham: http://bit.ly/humZ9P
Gregorian calendar's adoption was not a smooth process...
Today in 1582 Pope Gregorio XIII announced the modern Gregorian Calendar. But its adoption went no so smooth... http://bit.ly/hdbLCM
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
An iPhone app with authentic Italian dishes for foodies
"An iPhone app with authentic Italian dishes for foodies" http://bit.ly/i0H4Pr
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
Leon Battista Alberti
Leon Battista Alberti is the perfect archetype of the Renaissance humanist polymath: http://bit.ly/fUNbxD
Thursday, February 17, 2011
The best truffle hunter in the world
The Lagotto Romagnolo is truffle hunter's best friend... and it's cute! Judge by yourself: http://bit.ly/hL0c5u
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Piacentinu Ennese is 221st Italian product to win EU laurel
Piacentinu Ennese is 221st Italian product to win EU laurel http://bit.ly/emlC8n
Monday, February 14, 2011
The perfect drink to go with appetizers in an ancient Rome dinner?
The perfect drink to go with appetizers in an ancient Rome dinner?
Mulsum, a mix of wine and honey.
Mulsum, a mix of wine and honey.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
John Paul II beatification: travel tips for British pilgrims
John Paul II beatification: travel tips for British pilgrims - Telegraph - http://tinyurl.com/4zyllta
Friday, February 11, 2011
Caravaggio show rewrites his life story
If you are in Rome until Feb 15, don't miss Caravaggio show which rewrites artist's life story - http://bit.ly/i3AdEA
Esperienza Italia in Turin for 150th anniversary of Italy's unification
RT @La_Capannina: 150th anniversary of Italy’s unification,#Turin & Piedmont organising a major event: “Esperienza Italia” http://eng.italia150.it/
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
New wonderful ancient Roman statues discovered in Rome
New wonderful ancient Roman statues discovered in #Rome a few days ago. First pictures here: http://bit.ly/eutTQT #Italy
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
The fascinating history of Canestrelletto
White flour was so precious that the canestrelletto cake was used in #Italy on gold coins in 1252 as a symbol of wealth http://bit.ly/eUJGs2
Saturday, February 05, 2011
Fake Italian Food: Parmesan on The Food Channel
Fake Italian Food: Parmesan is NOT Italian. Parmigiano is the real thing. Shame on you The Food Channel! http://bit.ly/eGkdPh
Friday, February 04, 2011
A different pasta you can make at home yourself? Try Pinzoccheri
A different pasta you can make at home yourself? Try Pinzoccheri: http://bit.ly/hUEvWI
Thursday, February 03, 2011
Carosello was born today in 1957
2day in 1957 Carosello was aired for the 1st time in Italy. It made people and kids eager to watch commercials http://bit.ly/ha0eot
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
At least let's try to make a laugh about it...
A bitter laugh to me as an Italian but Berlusconi for Nobel site is hilarious. They are serious. Translate w/ Google http://bit.ly/ejAWrl