Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Sacks of Human Waste Reveal Secrets of Ancient Rome

Sacks of Human Waste Reveal Secrets of Ancient Rome http://zite.to/lEAU7P - More details from National Geographic



Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Getting to grips with Puglia

Getting to grips with Puglia http://zite.to/iyiGT5 - Great introduction to wines from Puglia, #Italy # Wine




Monday, June 27, 2011

Pasta alla Norma and the origins of its name

"Pasta alla Norma", what's the story of this incredible Sicilian dish? http://zite.to/kZbMHm



Giving Asparagus an Italian Accent

Giving Asparagus an Italian Accent http://zite.to/mmFO3Q - 5 recipes to cook asparagus the Italian way



Sunday, June 26, 2011

Eating Michelangelo's Sandwich in Carrara

Eating Michelangelo's Sandwich in Carrara - A Tuscan delicacy http://zite.to/kYcC7Z



Recipe: Friselle with Tomatoes

Friselle with Tomatoes are a testament to the ingenuity of Italian poor people http://zite.to/lD82dh



Saturday, June 25, 2011

3 Ghost Towns to Visit in Italy

3 Ghost Towns to Visit in #Italy (and 5 more in Europe) http://zite.to/kMghzN



Thursday, June 23, 2011

The Market of the Gaite 2011

The Market of the Gaite going on in Bevagna until Sunday. The historically most accurate medieval festival in Italy: http://me.lt/9P8G5T

Roman Dodecahedron May Remain Mystery Forever

Roman Dodecahedron May Remain Mystery Forever http://zite.to/mmn8Rj - Silly article, but fascinating mystery



Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Monday, June 20, 2011

Frescos in the ruins of Pompeii, Italy

Daily Travel Photo – Frescos in the ruins of Pompeii, Italy http://zite.to/mLPkBw



Italian Espresso? Look at how many coffees Italians drink

Italian Espresso? Look at how many coffees Italians drink (Infographic): http://zite.to/jAVdPU



Friday, June 17, 2011

Pure Pleasure State: Vermentino!

Pure Pleasure State: Vermentino! (Amore, Amore, Amore) http://zite.to/jwsgDL - Some enthusiastic comments about this grape



According to Birra Moretti's survey Italians are less stressed than Americans because of lunch break

According to Birra Moretti's survey Italians are less stressed than Americans because of lunch break http://zite.to/lzGRU4



Thursday, June 16, 2011

Hungry For Power, Sicily's Mafia Tries to Go Green

Hungry For Power, Sicily's Mafia Tries to Go Green http://zite.to/k1w7Wn - Not the kind of news I'd like to share about Italy



Italian Craftsmanship at its best

Zanacco’s Vegetable-Tanned Men’s Shoes. Italian Craftsmanship at its best http://zite.to/mIjD2g



Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Monday, June 13, 2011

Italy on a Plate - The Week in Italian Food: June 12, 2011

Italy on a Plate - The Week in Italian Food: June 12, 2011 - Food Lover's Odyssey http://zite.to/jjANHQ


Friday, June 10, 2011

Details on the Pyramid of Cestius

@tweetaly Thanks for RT Apicius; details on the Pyramid of Cestius onsite at http://tinyurl.com/CestiusWPT & http://tinyurl.com/22zxc4 (2pp)

Get a Campania ArteCard

Visit all the museums and archaelogical sites - Just don't pay full price! Get a Campania ArteCard http://ow.ly/5ezF1 #italy #travel

Thursday, June 09, 2011

Isola del Giglio: how to get there, what to see & do

Isola del Giglio: how to get there, what to see & do #Tuscany #Travel http://zite.to/k4LlFv



A panoramic picture of the beautiful Town Hall square of Tuscania

A panoramic picture of the beautiful Town Hall square of Tuscania, an etruscan pearl of Lazio, #Italy http://yfrog.com/5pn8wetj

Tuesday, June 07, 2011

The Best Gelato, and Best-Kept Secret, in Rome

The Best Gelato, and Best-Kept Secret, in Rome - http://zite.to/m3RLhm - Some hype but this place is really great



A glimpse from Biennale, Venice

A glimpse from Biennale: Experimental Opera on Car Crashes Featured at Hungarian Pavilion in Venice http://zite.to/ldOh22



Sunday, June 05, 2011

Why the Greek name of Sardinia means footprint

Legend says God stepped over leftover pieces from everywhere else to create Sardinia, or Ichnusa=footprint in Greek http://zite.to/kGsbBp



Saturday, June 04, 2011

Friday, June 03, 2011

Yogurt Mousse Cake with Strawberries

Torta di Fragole e Crema Soffice di Yogurt – Yogurt Mousse Cake with Strawberries http://zite.to/lyqudC #recipe


Thursday, June 02, 2011

A nice outlook of culinary arts in Piedmont

The Independent offers a nice outlook of culinary arts in Piedmont, #Italy http://zite.to/l1yHTU


Wednesday, June 01, 2011

Cities Photography Series: Rome

Cities Photography Series: Rome http://zite.to/jRyz1h Nothing very original, but still many beautiful photos here