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Move to Italy

Moving to Italy

Items and furniture you can bring with you Moving to Italy and Accommodations In Italy, finding an unfurnished apartment in major towns and cities can be quite difficult. In Rome, you will hardly ever find an unfurnished apartment for rent. This is due to Italian laws that make it harder […]

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Garden

The Dahlia in Italy

A Stunning Floral Symbol of the Renaissance The Dahlia has been used in Italian gardens as a fine cut flower from the Renaissance onwards, however, it is also as strong a symbol of the discovery of the Americas as is the tomato, potato or the pineapple. A plant from the […]

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Fish, Recipes

Sweet and Sour Codfish

Gadus Morhua Codfish in oil, served with sweet and sour sauce made with Dutch rhubarb, onion of Montoro, Ribera oranges and raspberry vinegar, flavored with Melissa. The light acidity of French rhubarb, the sweetness of Sicilian oranges, and the minty flavor of melissa –almost hinting to the sweetness of vanilla– […]

Art Cities

Civita di Bagnoregio

If you observe it from a distance as it clings to the edge of the precipice which seems to be attacking it from all sides, the village of Civita di Bagnoregio seems like a ghost town, something that could exist only in the mind of a visionary or in a […]

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Nonna

Garlic in the Garden

Things your Grandma never told you about Garlic, but should have The principles in creating a good garden are an inviting entry, something to focus on and a continuity of form. My Italian grandmother spent most of her days tending a garden that supplied all of these elements, and yet […]

Italian Food

Olive Oil

Olive oil, has been a symbol of Italian food and of the history of Italian cuisine for the longest time. Today, it has become a staple in the pantry of millions eager to enjoy healthier, richer tasting food. Unfortunately, there are many varieties and blends, a factor that often makes the daily […]

Italian Food

Olives

Olives are native to the Mediterranean region. The history of this fruit goes back almost as far as Western Civilization, its development being one of man’s first accomplishments. Evidence from archaeological digs proves that olives were grown in Crete in 2500 B.C. From there, the popularity of the olive spread […]

Life & Style

American trends imported to Italy

Many Italians are incredibly attracted to the USA and its culture. Certainly, movies and tv had a huge influence on the Italian public, as they showed us the country’s cities and great outdoors, its skyscrapers and mountains. Italians became so fascinated by the US, many do visit it each year, and […]