It’s Carnival week in Italy. And our small town, like many, holds a traditional parade and a masked street party. But no Italian carnival celebration in Italy is more famous than that of Venice.
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Wherever you go in Italy, it seems that is love in the air! With Venice and its gondola rides and Verona with Romeo and Juliet, Italy is known as one of the most romantic travel spots in the world. But Italy isn’t only for lovers. There’s something for everyone! And especially at Valentine’s time!! Italy almost seems made for the holiday!
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This delicious pasta sauce is almost a symbol of Genoa, the Ligurian city where it originated. Simple and with few ingredients, it makes an excellent condiment for the warm weather months. And it’s not limited to just pasta. Try it on chicken, meat, cooked fresh green beans, a tomato salad, or as a risotto. And here in Italy, many places even serve pesto pizza!
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Sometimes, fleeting thoughts flash through my mind. Sometimes making me stop and ask, “Now where did that come from?” Others making me emphatically state, “I don’t even want to think about it!” Many just meander through for no apparent reason; this is one of those…
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Autumn in Italy is a delightful time of year! Mostly warm and balmy – almost warm enough for sun bathing through the first part of November. They’re known as Italy’s Roman Summers, much like the Indian Summers we used to enjoy back in the USA.
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What better way to wind up the hottest part of summer than with a Ferragosto post, right? Yet I can hear you asking, “Ferragosto? What in the world is it?” Well, it means August holidays. And it’s the official celebration day (on August 15) of the summer vacation from work.
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Signora Sheila 