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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The verbs “prendere” and “portare” have two different meanings, to take/get and to bring respectively. However, there is one use that confuses many students because the english uses the same verb while in Italian we use...
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Italy is certainly known to be a country rich of historical, architectural and cultural marvels; but among everything else it is first and foremost the kingdom of delicious, healthy, and fresh food. And what better way to celebrate this...
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The Venice International Film Festival is one of the first – and most famous – festivals of world cinema (alongside with the Cannes Film Festival and the Berlin Film Festival, also known as the “Big Three”). Its official...
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The Gnocchi alla Sorrentina are a classic first course of Italian cuisine (Neapolitan, to be exact), dating back to the end of the 1800s when potatoes were imported from America to Italy. They are not particularly difficult to prepare, but you...
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