Second courses in Rome often feature various frattaglie (innards) and scarti (scraps)
The Language of Wine
Back in November of 2008, I stumbled into a great little cicchetteria
Off the Beaten Path in Italy
Benvenuti in Italia!
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Thanks for stopping by my irreverent blog, where I attempt to decipher Italian culture for the English-speaking world. It’s always my intention to go a little deeper — beyond the stereotypes and la dolce vita — to discuss the many reasons why this beautiful chaotic country continues to inspire the dreams of travelers and writers and expats year after year.
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Rick's Rome to The Amalfi Coast Tour
September 26 - October 4, 2020
Rome to The Amalfi Coast
This is the best of both worlds: vibrant, historic Rome; and the serene beauty of the Amalfi Coast. Travel with me and a small group (6 - 12 Italy lovers) to encounter the most celebrated treasures of Italy. From the ancient monuments, to the bustling piazzas, to the world’s best cuisine — you will experience it all!
September 26 - October 4, 2020 — 9 Days/8 Nights
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Why Italy? Glad You Asked!
The term “Italian food” used in foreign countries really doesn’t have much meaning within Italia. So if you want to sample authentic cuisine, then it’s best to stick to the local dishes when dining out.
"I love the language, that soft bastard Latin, which melts like kisses from a female mouth, and sounds as if it should be writ on satin, with syllables which breathe of the sweet South." — Lord Byron
Italy has more World Heritage Cultural Sites than any other country in the world. Rome has so many by itself that they had to lump it all into one: "The historic center of Rome and the Holy See."
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