Aperitivo is one of my favorite reasons to live in Italy, right behind gelato and pasta. Also known as aperitif in other parts of the world, it comes from aperitivus or aperire, Latin meaning to open. Open your palate before your meal! Aperitivo is one of the things Milano does best, and it makes the…
Tour del Gelato: Il Massimo del Gelato, Milan
Stop the presses. We’ve just found our new, absolute favorite gelateria in all of Italy. Yes we’re ready to go that far to claim it as such. Before I go on, make sure you check out other stops on the Tour del Gelato – we’ve had several new ones in the past few weeks, just…
Pickled Eggplant under Oil – Melanzane Sott’Olio
It’s funny the things that make you nostalgic. It’s sticky hot here in Milan, and for the first time I won’t be going back to California for the summer. This time four years ago, I had already left California for Italy, and I made a pit stop in Spain since I had never been there….
How to Order an Italian Coffee in Italy
How to Order an Italian Coffee in Italy is now a book on Amazon Kindle with dozens of full-color photos and an Italian pronunciation guide! Buy your copy now! There are so many different types of Italian coffee, and by now we know them all, right? Latte, mocha, Frappuccino… You won’t find a single drink…
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…
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