Garlic and Italian food seem to go hand-in-hand….in America. In Italy, it’s a different story. Garlic is one of the things that gets categorized as “pesante” (or heavy/difficult to digest), the concept I discussed in Parmigiano Reggiano Stuffed Onions Wrapped in Prosciutto di Parma. In fact, it’s even been the subject of a recent controversy…
4th of July Fireworks in Milan, Expat Style
Last year I attended a 4th of July barbecue-aperitivo organized by various expat groups. I didn’t partake of the buffet but I was there more for the company than anything. This year the BBQ was on a Sunday and I was out of town, so I was lucky enough to be invited to a small…
Welcome to Milan
Americans will finally be able to get a Smart Car. You know, that really really small car that you or someone you know took a picture of at least once when in Europe? I just discovered Steve Pavlina (Personal Development for Smart People) – very interesting articles – including how to make money on your…
Mightier…Keyboard?
Cool Site: NBC’s Olympic Site Off the Podium Groovin’ to: 1.FM – Chill Out Lounge (internet radio) Last year I had a great idea to take a UC Berkeley Extension class on Journalism, and become a writer! (Illuminating spotlight shines down on my head. Angelic descant in the background) I’d taken classes from them before,…
For Shannon
I was recently “Meme‘d” by Gia-Gina about things I’m thankful for. Now, a Meme is kind of like a chain-letter for blogs but usually there are no repercussions like the email kind (you’ll have bad luck, never find love, etc.). Normally, I would hit delete if it was an email (I have broken something like…