As I mentioned the other day, Friday was Liberation Day here in Italy and so, most people had a three-day weekend. We usually head down to San Salvo in the morning where they have a fair and a big market. Blocks and blocks of vendors are selling everything from clothing to toys, from tools to [...]
Posts from ‘April, 2008’
Made in America …. Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits
Yep, it’s time for another recipe in our Made in America series so we can share our great American homestyle recipes with the Italians. So, head on over to where Cherrye is making Homemade Southern Style Buttermilk Biscuits. The picture is making my mouth water, so I may just have to whip up a batch [...]
Liberation Day
Tomorrow is Liberation Day here in Italy. It commemorates the day when Italy was liberated by Allied troops during the Second World War. There will be various celebrations and even some protests in different cities throughout the country, along with fairs, concerts, and various other events. Of course, schools and offices will be closed. And, [...]
What’s small, round, green and filling my freezer?
Peas! What in the world should I do with all the peas? Let me explain… Every once in a while O’s mom sends up some things that she buys, fruits or vegetables, or some things she makes, mini-meatballs or tortellini and various other goodies. Of course all are very welcome and we appreciate her generosity. [...]
Shopping for baby
I can’t explain why, but so far I have not bought one single thing for the baby. Of course, I have a list of stuff that I need, and I carry it around in my purse, but I’m hesitant to buy anything. Friday evening I had my latest appointment and I’m happy to say that [...]
Made in America – The “stuff” that makes Thanksgiving
This week in the Made in America series, Michelle over at Bleeding Espresso has decided to share her (Mom’s) recipe for Thanksgiving stuffing (also called filling) with us and our Italian friends. If you remember, this series was dreamt up by Judith to share our good old-fashioned American recipes with the Italians who tend to [...]
Citizenship Jure Sanguinis
There’s been a bit of a discussion over on the Expat board about Italian Citizenship Jure Sanguinis, particularly about applying while in Italy (which I did, although I had started gathering my documents long before). For those who don’t know what Jure Sanguinis is, it’s basically the right to citizenship based on blood. In the [...]
Finding Family
I’d like to tell you a story about families and how special they are. It isn’t my story, but the story of someone who has become a good friend. I only play a minor role in the events that happened, but it brought some special people into my life. It all started shortly after I [...]
Drying times
Many may remember how ecstatic I was when my parents gave me a dryer back in October. Well, it definitely came in handy yesterday. Why? Well, Sunday and Monday, as many may know, was voting day here in Italy. It was a big event here in town as the voting is held at the school. [...]
A hankerin’ for baked beans
If that’s what you’re hungry for, head on over to Ms. Adventures in Italy for Sara’s take on Baked Beans made in Italy – another post in the Made in America food series that was thought up by Judith to give our friends here in Italy a taste of American food. I have to say, [...]
