Pompeii was established in the 7th century B.C. in the lands of the Samnite society. The Samnite were an ancient people who lived in south-central Italy. They warred against the Romans until ceding power in the 1st century B.C. The city of...
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If you’ve been taking lessons for me for a while, you should be pretty familiar with the choice of the auxiliary verb in the passato prossimo tense. However, there are a few verbs that are tricky and use both auxiliaries, depending on the...
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Before we begin, what is the “white week?” Just like the name suggests, “la settimana bianca” is a week-long vacation that most Italians take every year in January or February to go ski with their family and friends immersed in the fluffy white...
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If you are feeling ambitious, you should try making last year’s recipe of the classic Pandoro Veronese; a must during the holidays for every Italian family. This year’s recipe is much simpler and really hard to mess up so get your hands chocolaty...
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I often ask my students how their weekend was or a particular event I knew they had, and the answer always gets very confusing. This is where we step into one of the many cultural aspects of the language. The question, “how was it?” and the...
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Who doesn’t love some colorful and tasty peppers? Well, even if you think you’re not a fan, please try this simple and delicious recipe and I guarantee you, you will change your mind! This is my go-to dish when I’m almost out of everything and...
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The small town of Arquà Petrarca, in the province of Padova, made it on the list of the Borghi più Belli d’Italia (most beautiful villages in Italy) not just for its stunning hilltop views and medieval streetscape but also for its culinary...
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Since October is the time of the grape harvest, the recipe for this month are the delicious wine donuts, flaky cookies typical of the Lazio region. Ingredients for 50/60 mini donuts: 1/8 cup of red wine 1/8 cup of olive oil 1 cup sugar Flour 00...
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There is a lot of confusion with the word “time” since in Italian there are three words that it translates into: ora, tempo and volta. Ora means “hour” and “now,” although in English it also translates as “time.” It is used to refer to a: –...
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Trevi Fountain if the biggest fountain in Rome; however, it is sometimes hard to find as it is hidden between the buildings of the small Piazza di Trevi. Its name comes from Tre Vie (three streets) and refers to the location where the three roads...
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Every season has its charm, but for many fall is the most beautiful one, both for its glowing colors and for the nice cool breeze that finally sweeps away the muggy heat of summer. Obviously, depending on where you live, fall could have already...
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September is the month that marks the transition from the summer heat to the autumn breeze, and so we like to rediscover more satisfying dishes and flavors, thanks to seasonal fruits and vegetables. The stars of the table are grapes...
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