Author Archives: Jodina

Fave 3 Friday: Handling the Holidays – Calma, sangue freddo e un respiro profondo | Calm, cool and a deep breath

[Note: Any text in Italian is followed by the English translation.] Le feste invernali sono alle porte e per molti di noi, il Natale puĂČ essere una ricorrenza tanto bella quanto stressante. Forse per l’ansia di trovare il regalo perfetto, … Continue reading

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Auguri alle donne! | International Women’s Day

March 8th is International Women’s Day. This day is observed widely in many countries around the world. Oddly though, it is not observed in the United States. In fact, the first time I’d heard of it was shortly after I’d … Continue reading

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Lentils for Luck – Recipe for a Prosperous New Year | Lenticchie per fortuna – Ricetta per un prospero anno

Note: This post is in Italian interspersed with the approximate English translation. Secondo l’usanza italiana, se ti vuoi assicurare di un nuovo anno fortunato, a Capodanno  devi mangiare le lenticchie. Piatte e tonde, assomigliano le monete, e per il fatto … Continue reading

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Amici a quattro zampe in Toscana | Four-legged Friends in Tuscany | Foto Blog

[NOTE:  This post is written in Italian, interspersed with the English translation.]        Nell’ultimo viaggio in Italia, tra le nuove amicizie che ho fatto, non tutti parlavano l’italiano.  Mi riferisco agli amici a quattro zampe.  Ho avuto la bella … Continue reading

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3-Wheeled Bees! |Le api a tre ruote | Foto Blog

TO READ IN ITALIAN, SCROLL DOWN PAST PHOTOS I must admit I have a soft spot for those little 3-wheeled trucks you see in Italy – they’re adorable. That’s why I didn’t miss any chances to let them mug up … Continue reading

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Vetrine italiane | Anche l’occhio vuole la sua parte | Foto blog

Italian Shop Windows  | A  Photo Blog TO READ IN ENGLISH, SCROLL DOWN PAST PHOTOS  Dal mio recente viaggio in Italia tra le foto che piu’ mi piacciono sono quelle delle vetrine dei negozi. Sono fatte cosi’ bene che danno … Continue reading

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Foto-Blog: Una passeggiata per Firenze / A Stroll Through Florence

. Benvenuti a Firenze! (Welcome to Florence!) On the trip I recently led to Toscana (Tuscany), we spent a couple days in this gorgeous city. . Considerata il luogo d’origine del Rinascimento (considered the birthplace of the Renaissance), Firenze Ú la … Continue reading

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Photo Blog: Milano, la musa / Milan, the Muse

On the first leg of this trip to Italy (en route to meet up with the group I am currently leading on a tour in Tuscany), I was able to spend several days in Milan
 a place I called home … Continue reading

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Nutella-filled Red Velvet Cake Pops – The Odyssey!

Recently, in honor of World Nutella Day
 Giada Antonucci (friend, Italian student, and baking-partner-in-crime) and I got together to concoct a recipe that I dreamt up using Nutella (that most delicious, creamy chocolate & hazlenut Italian spread). . . Annual … Continue reading

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Saying “I love you” in Italian

. Come si dice “I love you” in italiano? (Come si dice? = How do you say?) is always una buona domanda (a good question), especially around il giorno di San Valentino (Valentine’s Day). . La risposta (the answer) depends … Continue reading

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