Historic Cafes of Venice http://v.zite.com/gQUN2A
Thursday, March 31, 2011
6 Literary Spots in Rome
Follow the footsteps of Goethe, Keats, Shelley, Gogol and other poets: 6 Literary Spots in Rome http://v.zite.com/gqZlzz
Recipes from De Re Coquinaria
Recipes from De Re Coquinaria, the oldest surviving cookbook from ancient #Rome http://v.zite.com/eo2iJa
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Asparagus has been very popular in Italy since 3rd century BC
Asparagus has been very popular in Italy since 3rd century BC. Easy to guess why! 5 recipes here:. http://t.co/kskH8kY
Mapping Global Food Spending (Infographic)
Mapping Global Food Spending (Infographic): http://me.lt/7B7Im - Guess which is the one G8 country spending more on food?
Healthy School Lunch, The Italian Way
Healthy School Lunch, The Italian Way http://t.co/9WTL2gQ - cooking an healthy lunch doesn't require much more time than ordering junk food
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
Basil means King from ancient Greek
Basil means King from ancient Greek... And it is up to its name in Italian cuisine! http://t.co/Df46YAP
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Leonardo Fibonacci
The adoption of Arab numbers and Zero in Europe is largely due to the Italian mathematician Leonardo Fibonacci http://t.co/KIj59zB
Another piece of Italy goes away
Bulgari Snapped Up For $6 Billion By LVMH http://t.co/kaDZd8t - italy loses another of his gems (no pun intended)
Friday, March 25, 2011
Saint Cecilia in Trastevere
A thourough post about Basilica of Saint Cecilia in Trastevere with a lot of nice pics too http://t.co/PV0eLNT #Rome
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Leonardo’s Machines in SL
Leonardo’s Machines in SL http://t.co/iDMfjW6 - This virtual museum may make you desire to visit the real one in Vinci, #Tuscany
Black Truffle Mushroom Risotto
Black Truffle Mushroom Risotto http://t.co/zj0mh58 - An accurate Italian recipe and an entertaining post... Can't ask for more
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Experience Rome with all 5 Senses
Experience Rome with all 5 Senses http://t.co/5mazRDO - not totally accurate, but a nice angle on #Rome
Garlic is popular in Rome and good or your heart
In Rome we use Garlic even for gelato. Maybe that's a bit too extreme, but your heart will than you: http://t.co/ltnEDhx
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
The Italian family who invented modern gelato in 17th cenury is still in business in Pisa
The Italian family who invented modern gelato in 17th cenury is still in business in Pisa... And it's awesome! http://t.co/xUX6uWn
Monday, March 21, 2011
Laser uncovers first icons of Apostles Peter and Paul in catacombs under Rome office building
Laser uncovers first icons of Apostles Peter and Paul in catacombs under Rome office building http://t.co/a34rdHE
Sunday, March 20, 2011
The newly digitized Gregorian University Historical Archives
The newly digitized Gregorian University Historical Archives contain some unique docs. Like China's 1st topographic map http://t.co/IlRmIAr
Farfalle with Mushrooms and Spinach
“@culinaryprep: Pasta: Farfalle with Mushrooms and Spinach: http://bit.ly/eAtODM” good but replace Parmesan w/ Parmigiano. It's healthier.
Farro Soup, An Ancient Grain From Italy
Zuppa Di Farro - Farro Soup, An Ancient Grain From Italy http://t.co/RGfZFY9
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
Four Cheese Macaroni
Maccheroni ai Quattro Formaggi {Four Cheese Macaroni} http://t.co/MOjIJ3s - Somebody who uses Parmigiano instead of Parmesan finally!
Lectures not to be missed
"The Twelve Caesars: Images of Power From Ancient Rome to Salvador DalÃ" at the National Gallery of Art, Washington http://t.co/ynKXA2B
Another app about Pasta
If your iPad follows you in your kitchen this app may come handy: La Pasta HD Volume 2 – More Italian Pasta Recipes - http://me.lt/447q1
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Morgantina Venus returns home
Morgantina Venus returns home. Priceless statue returned after landmark deal with Getty Museum: http://me.lt/5a7Ip
A terrific pic of Manarola Cliffs in the Cinque Terre
A terrific pic of Manarola Cliffs in the Cinque Terre on the Ligurian sea, #Italy http://t.co/CsHk02y
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
A nice quick guide to Lucca
Lucca is maybe my favorite city in Tuscany. A well done quick introduction to this jewel here: http://t.co/Mm5BhUJ
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Ides of March today
Ides of March today. When Caesar was murdered. The number of posts about this event is shocking. Here's a good profile http://t.co/hxBu6yf
Photogallery: Tricolore in Italian sport's history
Photogallery: Tricolore in Italian sport's history http://www.ansa.it/web/notizie/photostory/sport/2011/03/14/visualizza_new.html_1556111409.html?idPhoto=1
Italian design applied to yachts: Ferretti
Italian design applied to yachts: Ferretti Custom Line Unveils Navetta 33 Crescendo http://t.co/KkFG0QX - beautiful pics
Monday, March 14, 2011
Experiencing Tuscany like a local
I bet that many would like to be in her shoes: a "Experiencing Tuscany like a local" trip - http://t.co/OA1NMbB
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Romulus and Remus and the Foundation of Rome
Romulus and Remus and the Foundation of Rome http://t.co/hmXEKmo if you don't know this tale yet, this is a fair version
Saturday, March 12, 2011
The Italian approach to natural wines
This long post helps understand Italian cultural approach to quality wine-making http://t.co/B1X2UpH
Rome hides so many treasures underground
Rome hides so many treasures underground that you could visit but don't know about: http://t.co/aRGGhsR
Reading Italian wine labels
Every term or adjective that you are likely to come across whilst reading Italian wine labels http://t.co/yGlkBuy
Venice Biennale Releases Artist List for 2011
Venice Biennale Releases Artist List for 2011 "ILLUMInations" Exhibition starting in June http://t.co/jDakvmQ
Friday, March 11, 2011
A peaceful Carthago could have built a better Africa
A thought-provoking different take on ancient Rome's harshest enemy: Carthago. Peace could have built a better Africa: http://t.co/RKAetEj
The spirit of Italian eating
This post catches exactly the spirit of Italian eating - Gnocchi with Gorgonzola and Walnuts http://t.co/7GJ7Fos
Pasta e Broccoli
File this one under "Italian recipes so simple you'd almost overlook them": Pasta e Broccoli http://t.co/AEk6ep3
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Joe Di Maggio loved Italy
Joe Di Maggio loved Italy maybe even more than Marilyn Monroe. He tried to promote Baseball in Italy in the '70s: http://me.lt/8W4T0
Monday, March 07, 2011
Would you like to walk inside a Giotto's masterpiece?
Would you like to walk inside a Giotto's masterpiece? Now you can on your Mac: http://me.lt/0J0xM Fantastic app. And it's free!
Rome - 10 Things You Need To Know
Rome - 10 Things You Need To Know: http://me.lt/4xv7c A great video intro concisely covering art, city-traveling, eating and nightlife
Recipe: Zeppole of St. Joseph's Day
St. Joseph's Day is closing fast. You may want to cook the delicious Zeppole: http://me.lt/9C8FO
Lots of great art exhibits going on in Italy right now
Lots of great art exhibits going on in #Italy right now: http://me.lt/5a8bg
Sunday, March 06, 2011
The hidden Roman wonders of Assisi
Everybody knows St. Francis' Assisi. But the underlying Roman wonders? - http://me.lt/5d7Ih
Ferrari unveils revolutionary four-wheel drive
Ferrari unveils revolutionary four-wheel drive: http://me.lt/5a8bQ
Saturday, March 05, 2011
How to taste Nemi's strawberries
If you go to Nemi for strawberries, read this post to learn how to taste them properly: http://me.lt/2A8x3
Trattoria La Rosa in Nemi
Among the many restaurants in Nemi my favourite is the family-run Trattoria La Rosa. Taste their "Minigonne with Funghi Porcini" pasta.
Travel Tips: Nemi
#Travel tips: Nemi on the Roman Hills is worth a trip for its volcanic wild strawberries and Caligula's ships - http://me.lt/8W4IS
Rome fetes Renaissance painter Lorenzo Lotto
Rome fetes Renaissance painter Lorenzo Lotto with a huge display at the Scuderie del Quirinale - http://me.lt/5a8x9
Friday, March 04, 2011
New Vatican tours for blind and deaf
New Vatican tours for blind and deaf. Visitors allowed to touch selected works - http://me.lt/5a8bF
Thursday, March 03, 2011
iCook Italian on the App Store
Italy on iPad: "iCook Italian" - this free app allows you to buy nice $1.99 collections of Italian recipes. I've seen better but it's cute.
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Florence unrest in 1494 thru Botticelli's artwork
Mobs, revolution, religious zealots. Lybia today? No, Florence in 1494 thru Botticelli's artwork. Great article here: http://me.lt/847x8
Tuesday, March 01, 2011
The first painting of a Classical female nude since antiquity
Sandro Botticelli's The Birth of Venus (c. 1485) was the first painting of a Classical female nude since antiquity: http://me.lt/8brs
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