dianac Blog Posts

• Language Lunedi’ – Italian Sign Language
  on Sep 26, 2016 in Language Life in Italy italian body language Italian Hand gestures italian sign language
  Today’s language lesson does not involve any new vocabulary or verb conjugations or rolling of the r’s.  It is just a fab video a friend of ours made while we were at a family party in Rome this past... Read More...
• Language Lunedi’ – The Dreaded Re-entry
  on Sep 5, 2016 in Language Life in Italy italian Italian language Italian lessons
  This past weekend and maybe the upcoming weekend (for rebels looking to vacation right up until the last-minute), is known as the “rientro.” When using this word as it relates to vacation, it would mean, “returning home” or...
• Frittata di Zucchine al Forno – Baked Zucchini Frittata
  on Aug 25, 2016 in Recipes, Food and Drink baked frittata eggs frittata al forno Italian recipes
  I have been pretty much MIA all summer long.  Time just flies so fast.  But while there is still a little of summer left, there is just enough time to make this easy zucchini frittata.  To me, this... Read More...
• Language Lunedi’ – I Nonni
  on Apr 11, 2016 in Language Life in Italy grandparents in Italy nonna nonni
  Lately I have been catching some fun photos of gli anziani – seniors.  Most anziani are nonni – grandparents.  Grandparents play a very important part in Italian culture.  This usually comes in the form of giving out insightful... Read...
• Musica and Movies
  on Mar 5, 2016 in Music Italian movies italian music
  I have not done a music post in a while, and today I thought I would focus on great Italian music found in the movies.  Most of the songs here are classics, and when put together with great... Read More...
• Musica and Movies
  on Mar 5, 2016 in Music Italian movies italian music
  I have not done a music post in a while, and today I thought I would focus on great Italian music found in the movies.  Most of the songs here are classics, and when put together with great... Read More...
• A Guide to Free Art in Rome
  on Feb 25, 2016 in Arts & Culture Travel
  The amount of art in Rome is completely overwhelming.  Where does one even begin when trying to plan a trip on what to see.  Much to the horror of my art historian sister, on my first few visits... Read More...
• A Guide to Free Art in Rome
  on Feb 25, 2016 in Arts & Culture Travel
  The amount of art in Rome is completely overwhelming.  Where does one even begin when trying to plan a trip on what to see.  Much to the horror of my art historian sister, on my first few visits... Read More...
• Recipe – Five Recipes For Leftover Panettone
  on Dec 23, 2015 in Recipes, Food and Drink Panettone Panettone Bread Pudding Panettone French Toast Panettone leftover recipes Panettone Trifle
  In Italy, we often have lots of left over panettone after Christmas.  The question is – what to do with it all? Many years ago, back in Texas, I brought a panettone as a gift for my friend’s parents.  My friend’s mother, promptly...
• Recipe – Five Recipes For Leftover Panettone
  on Dec 23, 2015 in Blog Recipes, Food and Drink Panettone Panettone Bread Pudding Panettone French Toast Panettone leftover recipes Panettone Trifle
  In Italy, we often have lots of left over panettone after Christmas.  The question is – what to do with it all? Many years ago, back in Texas, I brought a panettone as a gift for my friend’s... Read More...
• Language Lunedi’ – Greetings
  on Dec 14, 2015 in Life in Italy Greetings in Italy How to greet someone in Italy Salutations in Italy
    Today I ran into a friend I have not seen in a long time.  In Italy usually your friends greet you with the double kiss – one on each side of the cheek.  But since she is... Read More...
• Language Lunedi’ – Greetings
  on Dec 14, 2015 in Life in Italy Greetings in Italy How to greet someone in Italy Salutations in Italy
  Today I ran into a friend I have not seen in a long time.  In Italy usually your friends greet you with the double kiss – one on each side of the cheek.  But since she is Swiss,  she gave me three kisses (because apparently the Swiss do […...
• Recipe – Pizzette (Mini Pizzas)
  on Dec 2, 2015 in Recipes, Food and Drink mini pizza pizzette
    A few weeks ago, we had a big birthday celebration for my son with lots of his friends.   So how exactly do you keep a bunch of 10 year old Italian boys happy at a birthday... Read More...
• Recipe – Pizzette (Mini Pizzas)
  on Dec 2, 2015 in Recipes, Food and Drink mini pizza pizzette
  A few weeks ago, we had a big birthday celebration for my son with lots of his friends.   So how exactly do you keep a bunch of 10 year old Italian boys happy at a birthday party?  With pizzette of course!  These mini pizzas will make just […...
• How to Buy Groceries in Italy
  on Nov 24, 2015 in Life in Italy food shopping in Italy grocery stores in Italy supermarket in Italy
    My dear friend Alida over at My Little Italian Kitchen recently interviewed me for her blog.    She is an Italian living in England and wanted my perspective of an American living in Italy.  She asked me about some... Read More...
• How to Buy Groceries in Italy
  on Nov 24, 2015 in Life in Italy food shopping in Italy grocery stores in Italy supermarket in Italy
    My dear friend Alida over at My Little Italian Kitchen recently interviewed me for her blog.    She is an Italian living in England and wanted my perspective of an American living in Italy.  She asked me about some of the challenges I enc...
• Recipe – Homemade Nutella
  on Nov 4, 2015 in Recipes, Food and Drink chocolate spread recipe Homemade Nutella Nutella recipe
  Recipe – Homemade Nutella – I came across a recipe in an Italian cooking magazine for homemade Nutella.  I was so excited about making the candy bar in a jar on my own! The recipe is very easy and super yummy.  It does not have the exac...
• Recipe – Homemade Nutella
  on Nov 4, 2015 in Recipes, Food and Drink chocolate spread recipe Homemade Nutella Nutella recipe
    Recipe – Homemade Nutella – I came across a recipe in an Italian cooking magazine for homemade Nutella.  I was so excited about making the candy bar in a jar on my own! The recipe is very... Read More...
• Must-See Italian Movies
  on Oct 29, 2015 in Arts & Culture Italian cinema Italian film must see italian movies
  Here is a photo of hubby’s uncle taken with Sophia Loren a few weeks ago.  LOOK AT THIS WOMAN!  She is 81!  This is just a snapshot, no photoshop or retouching – just a regular pic.  She is... Read More...
• Must-See Italian Movies
  on Oct 29, 2015 in Arts & Culture Italian cinema Italian film must see italian movies
  Here is a photo of hubby’s uncle taken with Sophia Loren a few weeks ago.  LOOK AT THIS WOMAN!  She is 81!  This is just a snapshot, no photoshop or retouching – just a regular pic.  She is amazing and an inspiration. Hubby’s fa...