I’m planning to live like an Italian for the summer. And a lot of it is about eating! This means preparing my garden for an abundant Italian summer. The soil has to be enriched, seed sown and there are herbs to be grown.
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How to live like an Italian
How do you live like an Italian when you’re not in Italy?
Continue ReadingRediscovering the Italian language mojo
It’s been a challenge to practice my Italian in Adelaide. I think I just may have rediscovered the Italian language mojo.
Continue ReadingLeaving a place
We leave something of ourselves behind when we leave a place . . .
Continue ReadingSeven Italian words to express beauty
Looking for a word to express beauty? Look no further than Italian. The Italian language has many words which capture the essence of beauty in any context.
Continue ReadingEarly spring vegetables and fruit in Italy
Spring vegetables are being harvested almost 20 days earlier than usual. This is due to Italy having recorded the second warmest winter in two centuries. The mild winter has resulted in the early maturity of many fruits and vegetables such as beans, asparagus and strawberries. Ask your local Italian greengrocer for some of these seasonal vegetables (in Italian of course!)
Continue ReadingLiving like a local in Genova
The experience of living like a local is what many of us aspire to when we travel. Try a slice of life in the historical centre of Genova.
Continue ReadingMerry Christmas e Buon Natale from Italia!
Merry christmas to everyone from Italy! Have a joyous christmas with your loved ones! Wishing you peace and happiness for the festive season. Tanti auguri!
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