Updated January 12, 2024 Aperol spritz is considered the classic Italian cocktail, but its cousin, the refreshing Hugo cocktail (aka Hugo spritz) is a favorite of many Italians, especially in the hot summer months! The perfect place to drink one is in the Dolomites, while looking at the mountains and the bright green hills. But, […]
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Updated January 12, 2024 Pesto, aka pesto alla genovese is a traditional Italian sauce made using: Basil (from Genova) Extra virgin olive oil Parmigiano reggiano Pecorino romano Pine nuts Garlic Salt If you want to make authentic pesto alla genovese perfectly, there are quite a few steps and it takes a while. I’m a busy
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Updated on November 19, 2023 What is a Presepe? A presepe (plural presepi and sometimes also called a presepio) is an Italian nativity scene. An Italian presepe often tells the whole story from the angel’s announcement to the shepherds, through the birth of Christ and the arrival of the three wise men. Unlike typical Christmas
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Updated on November 10, 2023 Panzanella (often called Italian bread salad or panzanella salad) is a classic summer dish in Italy. It combines leftover ingredients like yesterday’s bread with fresh, in-season vegetables. You’ll find it on the menu in Italy in the summer, and it’s easy to make at home too! Panzanella is a
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Updated on November 10, 2023 One of Italy’s beloved summer dishes (along with classics like insalata caprese) is panzanella. It combines leftover ingredients like yesterday’s bread with fresh, in-season vegetables. If you’re gluten-free, panzanella is off-limits due to the bread, but we’ve got a simple substitute. Now you can have gluten-free panzanella with this
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Updated on November 10, 2023 As a mom of three, I know when you’re traveling with a baby or toddler, you need to figure out the diaper (aka nappy) situation. If you’ve got a baby or toddler, and you’re planning a trip to Italy, you’re probably asking yourself questions like: Do I bring diapers from
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Updated on November 10, 2023 Are you getting ready to call your Italian cousin to wish her a happy birthday? Will you be celebrating your son’s birthday while on vacation in Italy? Are you writing a birthday card for your Italian work colleague? In any of these situations, you’ll want to know how we say
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Updated on January 14, 2024 We recently visited the LEGOLAND Water Park on a visit to Lake Garda (Italy). We spent our morning at Gardaland and made our way into the LEGOLAND Water Park (it’s inside Gardaland) in the early afternoon. Our boys (ages 8, 4, 1.5 years) had a blast and actually preferred the
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Updated on January 14, 2024 If you’re looking for a town to soak up Italian life and one that your kids will love to explore, be sure to add Orvieto to your Italy itinerary. Orvieto, in Umbria (central Italy), is set high on a tufo hill and has medieval streets, an enchanting Duomo, an Underground
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Updated on November 8, 2023 Like your mom said when you were little – always use the bathroom when you have a chance! Here in Italy, that means using it when you’re leaving your hotel, the museum you just visited, or the restaurant you just dined in. But, if you’re staying hydrated with water from
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