In certain circles, the words “networking” or “networker” have a slighty negative connotation to them – adding themselves to the ranks of car salesman or ticket scalper. The word “schmooze” sounds greasy on purpose, but networking has an important role in everyone’s life. I’ve received several nominations recently for the Schmooze Award (thanks, everyone!), and…
3 Times the Robiola – Sweet, Savoury, Solo
I spent the weekend in Rome, enjoying friendships like this one and relaxing as much as possible in a city and neighborhood that was my first “home” in Italy. I only wish I had discovered the grattachecca much much sooner. Rome of course welcomed us back in its true fashion, that is, by nominating S…
Sunset Aperitivo in Venice
When my friends came to visit me earlier this month, they had a heck of a time getting here for just a 9-day trip. When they arrived at San Francisco airport Thursday afternoon, they found their flight to Philadelphia had been cancelled along with many others. Originally supposed to land in Milan, their best shot…
Letters, Lettere
Taking a nod from one of my favorite blogs, Problogger, I’d like to open up today to ask you, what can Ms. Adventures in Italy do better/different/more? I’m going on vacation like most of Italy in August, but it’s also a good chance for me to do some planning, research, and make changes in my…
Summer Means Aperitivo in Italy
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…
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