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Baccalà con patate
Here’s a bit of trivia for you – Italy is second among nations in the consumption of baccalà. What is baccalà, you might ask? Baccalà is merluzzo, or cod, which has been salt-dried, and is later rehydrated, cooked and consumed. … Continue reading
Posted in Meat, Fish and Legumes, Recipes and Wine Pairings
Tagged Cucina Romana, Fish, Roman cuisine, Rome, Salt cod
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Date Night in Rome
Date Night in Rome – cheap wine, an ancient Roman garbage dump, and butchered animal scraps. The boys were more than happy to stay home with Nonna and eat a big plate of her pasta e fagioli, while Stefano and … Continue reading
Il Cinquino di Zio Marco
A few months back when the new Fiat 500 was released in the States, we test drove it and gave it our review. As it appears, the car that we really have our hearts set on, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, … Continue reading
Posted in Other Marvelous Things
Tagged Fiat 500, Il Cinquino, la doppietta, Rome, Sergio Marchionne
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Ciao, Roma!
Ciao, Roma! It’s been too long. We had a perfect day to visit our favorite city – it was hot but not sweltering, and a cool breeze competed with the splendid sun, offering us reprieve from the heat. Via Condotti … Continue reading
Sugo di pomodoro fresco
We’re all packed for Rome. It didn’t take much – with this heat there simply are not that many clothes we need to bring. Our weather app showed 100°F/38°C in Rome today, and 97°F/36°C tomorrow. It’s sizzling. It doesn’t matter … Continue reading
Linguine al sugo di tonno
It’s hot. Really, really hot. It’s time to fare il cambio di stagione nell’armadio – the seasonal updating of the closet with summer clothes. It’s also time to do the same with the refrigerator, making space for farmer’s market vegetables … Continue reading
Cacio e pepe (Happy Birthday, Roma!)
April 21st was the 2,765th birthday of Rome! According to legend, Romolo founded the city on April 21st of 753 B.C. But to understand that story, we should really back up a few more years yet, to the almost tragic … Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Rice and Grains, Recipes and Wine Pairings
Tagged Pecorino Romano, Rome, Spaghetti
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Un Cono e Un Caffè al Pantheon
Our favorite monument in Rome is the Pantheon. Built in 27 B.C. as a temple to the gods of Ancient Rome, rebuilt by Emperor Hadrian in 127 A.D. following the burning of Rome and converted to a Catholic church in … Continue reading
Posted in When You Visit Italy
Tagged Caffè, Gelato, Giolitti, Gran Caffè, Pantheon, Roma, Rome, Sant'Eustachio
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La Carbonara
Not wanting to venture out to the market in the downpour, Spaghetti alla Carbonara was our choice for lunch on this stormy Sunday afternoon. The creamy eggs, crispy guanciale, and sharp pecorino made for a hearty pasta dish that diverted … Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Rice and Grains, Recipes and Wine Pairings
Tagged Carbonara, Frascati, Guanciale, Pecorino, Roma, Rome
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