Comments for Arttrav.com http://www.arttrav.com italy. art. travel. lifestyle. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:33:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on My pixels for Cinque Terre (and other ways to donate) by Katerina Bon Vora http://www.arttrav.com/day-trips/pixels-for-cinque-terre/comment-page-1/#comment-13011 Katerina Bon Vora Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:33:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4587#comment-13011 truly a call for preservation of the woodlands - same as the tragedy that hit my hometown in the philippines where thousands died for a similar reason. hopefully eco.-sustainable efforts take the lead and set the example for everyone. truly a call for preservation of the woodlands – same as the tragedy that hit my hometown in the philippines where thousands died for a similar reason. hopefully eco.-sustainable efforts take the lead and set the example for everyone.

]]> Comment on Our friselle in cookbook “Piatto Unico” by Toni Lydecker! by arttrav http://www.arttrav.com/expat-life/piatto-unico-lydecker/comment-page-1/#comment-13009 arttrav Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:25:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4576#comment-13009 Usually we eat 2 friselle each at lunch in the summer at 12:30 or 1pm, especially at the beach, so we can swim again in the afternoon. Then yes, one might eat a few cookies at 6pm to hold out til dinner at 9pm. It's not all that light if you consider that the ingredients are similar to half a pizza or a small plate of pasta, in terms of amount of tomato used and portion of starch. That's me thinking like an American. It's not very balanced, though, and maybe this is where, Laura, you're hanging up... I agree that the real piatto unico should be better balanced, but then you know my diet... I probably don't eat anything balanced! Usually we eat 2 friselle each at lunch in the summer at 12:30 or 1pm, especially at the beach, so we can swim again in the afternoon. Then yes, one might eat a few cookies at 6pm to hold out til dinner at 9pm. It’s not all that light if you consider that the ingredients are similar to half a pizza or a small plate of pasta, in terms of amount of tomato used and portion of starch. That’s me thinking like an American. It’s not very balanced, though, and maybe this is where, Laura, you’re hanging up… I agree that the real piatto unico should be better balanced, but then you know my diet… I probably don’t eat anything balanced!

]]> Comment on Our friselle in cookbook “Piatto Unico” by Toni Lydecker! by Laura Debenedetto http://www.arttrav.com/expat-life/piatto-unico-lydecker/comment-page-1/#comment-13008 Laura Debenedetto Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:03:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4576#comment-13008 Yes, why not! And try the (not so healthy but real one-course meal) "Riso patate e cozze" from Taranto and "Melanzane (or Zucchine) parmesan" for the second edition of your book. PS I'm sure that Tommaso and Alexandra have a rich "merenda at 17.00 after eating just a frisella for lunch ;-) Yes, why not! And try the (not so healthy but real one-course meal) “Riso patate e cozze” from Taranto and “Melanzane (or Zucchine) parmesan” for the second edition of your book. PS I’m sure that Tommaso and Alexandra have a rich “merenda at 17.00 after eating just a frisella for lunch ;-)

]]> Comment on Our friselle in cookbook “Piatto Unico” by Toni Lydecker! by Toni Lydecker http://www.arttrav.com/expat-life/piatto-unico-lydecker/comment-page-1/#comment-13007 Toni Lydecker Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:14:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4576#comment-13007 I'd never argue with a pugliese on the traditional way to eat friselle! Yes, as an antipasto or spuntino is the usual thing--just as the traditional place in the meal for a minestrone or pasta is as a primo. But the recipes in my book reflect the reality that Italians (and certainly Americans) sometimes eat these dishes as a simple but well-balanced meal. In my view, if Alexandra and Tommaso eat friselle as a one-course meal, done deal--it's a piatto unico! I like friselle the way Laura describes, with just tomatoes and olive oil, but mozzarella and tuna are delicious too, so why not?  I’d never argue with a pugliese on the traditional way to eat friselle! Yes, as an antipasto or spuntino is the usual thing–just as the traditional place in the meal for a minestrone or pasta is as a primo. But the recipes in my book reflect the reality that Italians (and certainly Americans) sometimes eat these dishes as a simple but well-balanced meal. In my view, if Alexandra and Tommaso eat friselle as a one-course meal, done deal–it’s a piatto unico! I like friselle the way Laura describes, with just tomatoes and olive oil, but mozzarella and tuna are delicious too, so why not? 

]]> Comment on Our friselle in cookbook “Piatto Unico” by Toni Lydecker! by Laura Debenedetto http://www.arttrav.com/expat-life/piatto-unico-lydecker/comment-page-1/#comment-13006 Laura Debenedetto Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:16:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4576#comment-13006 Certo ma perchè parlare di "real Italian meal" inserendo varianti che nessun italiano (specialmente pugliese) apporterebbe mai?  Certo ma perchè parlare di “real Italian meal” inserendo varianti che nessun italiano (specialmente pugliese) apporterebbe mai? 

]]> Comment on Our friselle in cookbook “Piatto Unico” by Toni Lydecker! by arttrav http://www.arttrav.com/expat-life/piatto-unico-lydecker/comment-page-1/#comment-13005 arttrav Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:19:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4576#comment-13005 La fetta di mozzarella pare sia una addatamento americano... noi lo facciamo con il tonno (e senza aglio), ma ogni tanto se manca il tonno uso mozzarella a dadini. Comunque, Laura, ognuno interpreta ogni ricetta al suo gusto, o al gusto del suo pubblico, no? Vediamo se poi ti risponde la chef. La fetta di mozzarella pare sia una addatamento americano… noi lo facciamo con il tonno (e senza aglio), ma ogni tanto se manca il tonno uso mozzarella a dadini. Comunque, Laura, ognuno interpreta ogni ricetta al suo gusto, o al gusto del suo pubblico, no? Vediamo se poi ti risponde la chef.

]]> Comment on Our friselle in cookbook “Piatto Unico” by Toni Lydecker! by Laura Debenedetto http://www.arttrav.com/expat-life/piatto-unico-lydecker/comment-page-1/#comment-13004 Laura Debenedetto Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:02:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4576#comment-13004 Altro dettaglio: friselle con la mozzarella!? Mai assaggiate (poi ci credo che si ammosciano...)! La ricetta tradizionale prevede di bagnare leggermente la frisella, strofinarla con uno spicchio d'aglio, schiacciare i pomodorini e condire con sale e abbondante olio d'oliva extravergine. SLURP !!! Altro dettaglio: friselle con la mozzarella!? Mai assaggiate (poi ci credo che si ammosciano…)! La ricetta tradizionale prevede di bagnare leggermente la frisella, strofinarla con uno spicchio d’aglio, schiacciare i pomodorini e condire con sale e abbondante olio d’oliva extravergine. SLURP !!!

]]> Comment on Our friselle in cookbook “Piatto Unico” by Toni Lydecker! by Laura Debenedetto http://www.arttrav.com/expat-life/piatto-unico-lydecker/comment-page-1/#comment-13003 Laura Debenedetto Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:38:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4576#comment-13003 Friselle a 'piatto unico' ? Friselle are an appetizer / starter in South of Italy rich and never-ending lunches / dinners :-) Friselle a ‘piatto unico’ ? Friselle are an appetizer / starter in South of Italy rich and never-ending lunches / dinners :-)

]]> Comment on Meet Juls’ Kitchen – Tuscany in the kitchen through recipes and lessons by Anonymous http://www.arttrav.com/tuscany/juls-kitchen-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-13001 Anonymous Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:33:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4569#comment-13001 As a person who has also been contemplating pursuing a personal passion as a business, I'm glad I read this (as I agree with her general philosophy!). Her genuine love of what she does oozes from her writing. Lovely piece! (And the very best of luck to Guilia!) As a person who has also been contemplating pursuing a personal passion as a business, I’m glad I read this (as I agree with her general philosophy!). Her genuine love of what she does oozes from her writing. Lovely piece! (And the very best of luck to Guilia!)

]]> Comment on The Weather in Florence: hot summers, cold winters (that’s normal!) by arttrav http://www.arttrav.com/florence/the-weather-in-florence-hot-summers-cold-winters-thats-normal/comment-page-1/#comment-13000 arttrav Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:58:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=3004#comment-13000 Hi, it depends where you stay. Mid May should not be too bad yet, depends how hot it gets how early. Last year by May I was already swimming in the sea and there were 30 degree (celcius) days! Hotels that are renovating now are starting to put screens on windows,something i would look for especially if i were staying anywhere within a few streets of the Arno. Enjoy your trip, and search arttrav for info as you plan - you might also join the facebook page, and ask questions there too! Hi, it depends where you stay. Mid May should not be too bad yet, depends how hot it gets how early. Last year by May I was already swimming in the sea and there were 30 degree (celcius) days! Hotels that are renovating now are starting to put screens on windows,something i would look for especially if i were staying anywhere within a few streets of the Arno. Enjoy your trip, and search arttrav for info as you plan – you might also join the facebook page, and ask questions there too!

]]> Comment on The Weather in Florence: hot summers, cold winters (that’s normal!) by EPags http://www.arttrav.com/florence/the-weather-in-florence-hot-summers-cold-winters-thats-normal/comment-page-1/#comment-12999 EPags Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:48:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=3004#comment-12999 Thank you for the detailed info! We are planning a trip to Florence in May and have been reading horror stories about mosquitoes.   Will it be a huge problem in mid-may or do they wait for heat?   Thank you! Can't wait to explore Italy Thank you for the detailed info! We are planning a trip to Florence in May and have been reading horror stories about mosquitoes.   Will it be a huge problem in mid-may or do they wait for heat?  

Thank you! Can’t wait to explore Italy

]]> Comment on Three free iphone apps for travel in Italy by Timothy http://www.arttrav.com/worldexhibitions/iphone-apps-travel-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-12998 Timothy Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:35:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=2793#comment-12998 If Milan is included in your Italian trip, I suggest that you try using "25 things to do in Milan" (http://tinyurl.com/83wb2zu). It's a good app that works offline. Try it out. If Milan is included in your Italian trip, I suggest that you try using “25 things to do in Milan” (http://tinyurl.com/83wb2zu). It’s a good app that works offline. Try it out.

]]> Comment on 5 things not to miss in Rome by arttrav http://www.arttrav.com/rome/5-things-not-to-miss-in-rome/comment-page-1/#comment-12997 arttrav Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:59:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4541#comment-12997 Oops thanks francesca, you are quite right, at a glance i thought the photo was the side approach of the gallery, but it isn't! there were no good ones of the facade with creative commons' licenses, but I'm going to replace that right away. I will pass your thanks on to Steve, who wrote the post. AMK Oops thanks francesca, you are quite right, at a glance i thought the photo was the side approach of the gallery, but it isn’t! there were no good ones of the facade with creative commons’ licenses, but I’m going to replace that right away. I will pass your thanks on to Steve, who wrote the post. AMK

]]> Comment on 5 things not to miss in Rome by Francesca Maggi http://www.arttrav.com/rome/5-things-not-to-miss-in-rome/comment-page-1/#comment-12996 Francesca Maggi Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:16:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4541#comment-12996 fun article! But, that picture's not the Borghese Gallery...I believe that's the Borghese Hotel that was once owned by the Borghese family as well... And, thanks for the kind words on the audioguide...I produced it! baci Burnt by the Tuscan Sun fun article!

But, that picture’s not the Borghese Gallery…I believe that’s the Borghese Hotel that was once owned by the Borghese family as well…

And, thanks for the kind words on the audioguide…I produced it!

baci

Burnt by the Tuscan Sun

]]> Comment on Stefano Giusti, Modern Luthier by arttrav http://www.arttrav.com/conversations/stefano-giusti-modern-luthier/comment-page-1/#comment-12995 arttrav Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:52:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4520#comment-12995 You beat me, Rebecca! You beat me, Rebecca!

]]> Comment on Stefano Giusti, Modern Luthier by Rebecca http://www.arttrav.com/conversations/stefano-giusti-modern-luthier/comment-page-1/#comment-12994 Rebecca Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:13:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4520#comment-12994 Sign n. 863 that you're living in Italy: you actually know a lutaio. I--ahem--know two here in Assisi. Because if your specialty is Medieval instruments, Assisi's the place to be :) Sign n. 863 that you’re living in Italy: you actually know a lutaio. I–ahem–know two here in Assisi. Because if your specialty is Medieval instruments, Assisi’s the place to be :)

]]> Comment on Palazzo Davanzati for Italian kids by Anonymous http://www.arttrav.com/florence/palazzo-davanzati-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-12992 Anonymous Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:29:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4558#comment-12992 Who knows what labour market reforms will eventually come to Italy. :)  This is one museum that I have never visited. With your guide I'm going to take a look in the spring - interesting. Who knows what labour market reforms will eventually come to Italy. :)  This is one museum that I have never visited. With your guide I’m going to take a look in the spring – interesting.

]]> Comment on Stefano Giusti, Modern Luthier by Celia Cammarota http://www.arttrav.com/conversations/stefano-giusti-modern-luthier/comment-page-1/#comment-12991 Celia Cammarota Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:45:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4520#comment-12991 Italy is still a very important producer of instruments not just violins and guitars but also harps!  Italy is still a very important producer of instruments not just violins and guitars but also harps! 

]]> Comment on Stefano Giusti, Modern Luthier by Roy http://www.arttrav.com/conversations/stefano-giusti-modern-luthier/comment-page-1/#comment-12989 Roy Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:25:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4520#comment-12989 I enjoyed reading this. I especially like these stories about artisans who have structured their lives around their craft, keeping it all very much alive. I enjoyed reading this. I especially like these stories about artisans who have structured their lives around their craft, keeping it all very much alive.

]]> Comment on Stefano Giusti, Modern Luthier by arttrav http://www.arttrav.com/conversations/stefano-giusti-modern-luthier/comment-page-1/#comment-12988 arttrav Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:25:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4520#comment-12988 Thank you Stephanie! Hope you keep enjoying and come visit Florence soon! Are you a fan of arttrav on facebook? It's a great way to keep up. Thank you Stephanie! Hope you keep enjoying and come visit Florence soon! Are you a fan of arttrav on facebook? It’s a great way to keep up.

]]> Comment on Stefano Giusti, Modern Luthier by Makers « My Florentine inspiration http://www.arttrav.com/conversations/stefano-giusti-modern-luthier/comment-page-1/#comment-12986 Makers « My Florentine inspiration Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:12:09 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4520#comment-12986 [...] http://www.arttrav.com/headline/stefano-giusti-modern-luthier/ Advertisement GA_googleAddAttr("AdOpt", "1"); GA_googleAddAttr("Origin", "other"); GA_googleAddAttr("theme_bg", "ffffff"); GA_googleAddAttr("theme_text", "333333"); GA_googleAddAttr("theme_link", "265e15"); GA_googleAddAttr("theme_border", "ededed"); GA_googleAddAttr("theme_url", "996633"); GA_googleAddAttr("LangId", "1"); GA_googleFillSlot("wpcom_sharethrough"); Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:LikeBe the first to like this post. [...] [...] http://www.arttrav.com/headline/stefano-giusti-modern-luthier/ Advertisement GA_googleAddAttr("AdOpt", "1"); GA_googleAddAttr("Origin", "other"); GA_googleAddAttr("theme_bg", "ffffff"); GA_googleAddAttr("theme_text", "333333"); GA_googleAddAttr("theme_link", "265e15"); GA_googleAddAttr("theme_border", "ededed"); GA_googleAddAttr("theme_url", "996633"); GA_googleAddAttr("LangId", "1"); GA_googleFillSlot("wpcom_sharethrough"); Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:LikeBe the first to like this post. [...]

]]> Comment on Stefano Giusti, Modern Luthier by Anonymous http://www.arttrav.com/conversations/stefano-giusti-modern-luthier/comment-page-1/#comment-12987 Anonymous Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:48:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4520#comment-12987 I greatly enjoyed this piece. As a frequent visitor to Florence (and a fellow Canuck - born in Toronto :)), I'm very happy to have found your blog. Stephanie I greatly enjoyed this piece. As a frequent visitor to Florence (and a fellow Canuck – born in Toronto :) ), I’m very happy to have found your blog. Stephanie

]]> Comment on Stefano Giusti, Modern Luthier by Dave Catherall http://www.arttrav.com/conversations/stefano-giusti-modern-luthier/comment-page-1/#comment-12983 Dave Catherall Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:46:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4520#comment-12983 Excellent! Excellent!

]]> Comment on 6 cool things to do in Barcelona (hipster travel) by arttrav http://www.arttrav.com/day-trips/6-cool-things-to-do-in-barcelona/comment-page-1/#comment-12978 arttrav Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:15:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4010#comment-12978 Very nice artistic photos, thanks for sharing! Very nice artistic photos, thanks for sharing!

]]> Comment on 6 cool things to do in Barcelona (hipster travel) by Nina http://www.arttrav.com/day-trips/6-cool-things-to-do-in-barcelona/comment-page-1/#comment-12977 Nina Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:17:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4010#comment-12977 Her is my photo gallery from my short visit to Barcelona: http://bit.ly/wORas8 Enjoy the pics:) Her is my photo gallery from my short visit to Barcelona:
http://bit.ly/wORas8
Enjoy the pics:)

]]> Comment on 2011 in review: the arts in Florence by Jenna http://www.arttrav.com/florence/2011-arts-in-florence/comment-page-1/#comment-12975 Jenna Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:54:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4495#comment-12975 Very interesting! My view of Florence is so formed by what I experienced there more than a decade ago, so it's nice for me to learn about some new things happening there. The opera house looks beautiful. Very interesting! My view of Florence is so formed by what I experienced there more than a decade ago, so it’s nice for me to learn about some new things happening there. The opera house looks beautiful.

]]> Comment on Sudtirol weekend: fresh air and a totally different Italy by ラルフローレン http://www.arttrav.com/day-trips/sudtirol-weekend/comment-page-1/#comment-12964 ラルフローレン Thu, 29 Dec 2011 06:43:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=2678#comment-12964 I was everywhere in the world, but there is no such a place as Südtirol. Nature shows us that we should forget all the fights we're fighting, but realising that ours is a land of peace and freedom. These pictures are not a fake, you have no idea how often it happens to me that I walk around and suddenly I'm stunned by what I see... Greetings from a Südtirolerin.. I was everywhere in the world, but there is no such a place as Südtirol.
Nature shows us that we should forget all the fights we’re fighting,
but realising that ours is a land of peace and freedom. These pictures
are not a fake, you have no idea how often it happens to me that I walk
around and suddenly I’m stunned by what I see… Greetings from a
Südtirolerin..

]]> Comment on Italian Christmas menus from North to South by Laura De Benedetto http://www.arttrav.com/expat-life/italian-christmas-menus-from-north-to-south/comment-page-1/#comment-12957 Laura De Benedetto Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:05:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4461#comment-12957 Una nota: hai scritto così frettolosamente la parola "cartellate". Per me erano uno dei motivi per cui aspettare il Natale! Ricordo prima la nonna di Laterza che ce le faceva trovare (rigorosamente col VINCOTTO non con lo stucchevole miele) e poi mia mamma e mia zia che per un giorno intero lavoravano la pasta, le friggevano e poi via col vincotto e con i granellini colorati... Durante le vacanze erano la mia colazione e poi ne portavo una caterva a Torino (compagni di Università) e a Milano (compagni di Master e poi colleghi). Sempre graditissime! La prossima volta ricetta e foto delle CARTELLATE col VINCOTTO :-) Una nota: hai scritto così frettolosamente la parola “cartellate”. Per me erano uno dei motivi per cui aspettare il Natale! Ricordo prima la nonna di Laterza che ce le faceva trovare (rigorosamente col VINCOTTO non con lo stucchevole miele) e poi mia mamma e mia zia che per un giorno intero lavoravano la pasta, le friggevano e poi via col vincotto e con i granellini colorati… Durante le vacanze erano la mia colazione e poi ne portavo una caterva a Torino (compagni di Università) e a Milano (compagni di Master e poi colleghi). Sempre graditissime! La prossima volta ricetta e foto delle CARTELLATE col VINCOTTO :-)

]]> Comment on Italian Christmas menus from North to South by arttrav http://www.arttrav.com/expat-life/italian-christmas-menus-from-north-to-south/comment-page-1/#comment-12956 arttrav Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:42:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4461#comment-12956 Oh, thanks for reminding me, Francesca - I meant to say at the end of the post that people from other regions should write their menus in the comments! Calabria is not included because I don't have any close friends from there (nor the many other regions not in this post). I'd love to know what's on your family's table! Oh, thanks for reminding me, Francesca – I meant to say at the end of the post that people from other regions should write their menus in the comments! Calabria is not included because I don’t have any close friends from there (nor the many other regions not in this post). I’d love to know what’s on your family’s table!

]]> Comment on Italian Christmas menus from North to South by arttrav http://www.arttrav.com/expat-life/italian-christmas-menus-from-north-to-south/comment-page-1/#comment-12953 arttrav Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:20:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4461#comment-12953 Puoi fare benissimo il menù Olivieri, sostituici spaghetti con ravioli freschi prenotati a quel negozio alle cure... contorni preparati il giorno prima. Nulla di così complicato, il pesce al forno Lo sai fare! Puoi fare benissimo il menù Olivieri, sostituici spaghetti con ravioli freschi prenotati a quel negozio alle cure… contorni preparati il giorno prima. Nulla di così complicato, il pesce al forno Lo sai fare!

]]> Comment on Italian Christmas menus from North to South by arttrav http://www.arttrav.com/expat-life/italian-christmas-menus-from-north-to-south/comment-page-1/#comment-12952 arttrav Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:09:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4461#comment-12952 Awwww! Thanks mom, so true. I miss you too. Awwww! Thanks mom, so true. I miss you too.

]]> Comment on Italian Christmas menus from North to South by Laura De Benedetto http://www.arttrav.com/expat-life/italian-christmas-menus-from-north-to-south/comment-page-1/#comment-12951 Laura De Benedetto Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:51:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4461#comment-12951 A dire il vero non mangeremo quanto indicato dato che il pranzo si farà a casa Rossi - De Benedetto... poveri suoceri !!! Qualcuno ha da indicarmi un menu d'effetto ma facile facile?! Non importa la regione.. Grazie in anticipo :-) *** Actually we're not having all those delicious things as we will eat at Rossi - De Benedetto home at Xmas: poor parents in law! Any tip for a good but really easy menu? It doesn't matter the Italian region it comes from... Thanx in advance! :-) A dire il vero non mangeremo quanto indicato dato che il pranzo si farà a casa Rossi – De Benedetto… poveri suoceri !!! Qualcuno ha da indicarmi un menu d’effetto ma facile facile?! Non importa la regione.. Grazie in anticipo :-)
***
Actually we’re not having all those delicious things as we will eat at Rossi – De Benedetto home at Xmas: poor parents in law! Any tip for a good but really easy menu? It doesn’t matter the Italian region it comes from… Thanx in advance! :-)

]]> Comment on Italian Christmas menus from North to South by Mom http://www.arttrav.com/expat-life/italian-christmas-menus-from-north-to-south/comment-page-1/#comment-12950 Mom Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:48:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4461#comment-12950 So lovely to see such delicious renderings from Patrizia, the Laura's, Francesca, Enzo. Indeed you know a family through it's meals, especially at Christmas. I am doubly sorry now not to be in Italy with you at Christmas. So lovely to see such delicious renderings from Patrizia, the Laura’s, Francesca, Enzo. Indeed you know a family through it’s meals, especially at Christmas. I am doubly sorry now not to be in Italy with you at Christmas.

]]> Comment on Top 5 Christmas gift ideas from Renaissance Florence by Ashley Harrop http://www.arttrav.com/expat-life/top-5-christmas-gift-ideas-renaissance-florence/comment-page-1/#comment-12946 Ashley Harrop Sat, 17 Dec 2011 07:34:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4424#comment-12946 Hmmm...I'll take one of the cuddly hedgehogs.  And thanks for selecting my post!  Glad I'm not the only one knee-deep in art history geekery ;-) Hmmm…I’ll take one of the cuddly hedgehogs.  And thanks for selecting my post!  Glad I’m not the only one knee-deep in art history geekery ;-)

]]> Comment on Top 5 Christmas gift ideas from Renaissance Florence by Katerina Bon Vora http://www.arttrav.com/expat-life/top-5-christmas-gift-ideas-renaissance-florence/comment-page-1/#comment-12944 Katerina Bon Vora Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:02:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4424#comment-12944 thats fine. looking to see what more comes up with your blog. keep em coming ;) Kat thats fine. looking to see what more comes up with your blog. keep em coming ;)
Kat

]]> Comment on Top 5 Christmas gift ideas from Renaissance Florence by arttrav http://www.arttrav.com/expat-life/top-5-christmas-gift-ideas-renaissance-florence/comment-page-1/#comment-12943 arttrav Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:05:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4424#comment-12943 Hi Katerina For now the blogger roundtable is just the five of us, it's something that Jessica started. In this occasion we extended the topic to all bloggers, and may do so again in the future. I don't think we're planning on expanding us knights at the moment, but keep an eye out for our hashtag, as we might, who knows. alexandra Hi Katerina
For now the blogger roundtable is just the five of us, it’s something that Jessica started. In this occasion we extended the topic to all bloggers, and may do so again in the future. I don’t think we’re planning on expanding us knights at the moment, but keep an eye out for our hashtag, as we might, who knows.
alexandra

]]> Comment on Top 5 Christmas gift ideas from Renaissance Florence by Laura De Benedetto http://www.arttrav.com/expat-life/top-5-christmas-gift-ideas-renaissance-florence/comment-page-1/#comment-12942 Laura De Benedetto Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:25:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4424#comment-12942 Eccellente post, degno dell'autrice di questo blog. AUGURI ! Eccellente post, degno dell’autrice di questo blog. AUGURI !

]]> Comment on Top 5 Christmas gift ideas from Renaissance Florence by Celia Prosecchino http://www.arttrav.com/expat-life/top-5-christmas-gift-ideas-renaissance-florence/comment-page-1/#comment-12941 Celia Prosecchino Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:25:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4424#comment-12941 Love the idea of this entry . Auguri per Natale e per l' anno nuovo Love the idea of this entry . Auguri per Natale e per l’ anno nuovo

]]> Comment on Top 5 Christmas gift ideas from Renaissance Florence by arttrav http://www.arttrav.com/expat-life/top-5-christmas-gift-ideas-renaissance-florence/comment-page-1/#comment-12940 arttrav Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:44:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4424#comment-12940 Thank you H Fact is, Renaissance fun doesn't come up every day in my life. Florence is a living city, not a Renaissance Disneyland as I once treated it, and as it has been criticized by many. While the Renaissance initially attracted me to this city, real life cannot happen in the past, but needs to interact with the modern city and in fact to move forward. So I guess this is now a driving theme both of my life and of this blog. A Thank you H
Fact is, Renaissance fun doesn’t come up every day in my life. Florence is a living city, not a Renaissance Disneyland as I once treated it, and as it has been criticized by many. While the Renaissance initially attracted me to this city, real life cannot happen in the past, but needs to interact with the modern city and in fact to move forward. So I guess this is now a driving theme both of my life and of this blog.
A

]]> Comment on Top 5 Christmas gift ideas from Renaissance Florence by three pipe problem http://www.arttrav.com/expat-life/top-5-christmas-gift-ideas-renaissance-florence/comment-page-1/#comment-12937 three pipe problem Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:06:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4424#comment-12937 Many thanks for this Alexandra. Every post that you return to Renaissance art/history is a delight. I wish we could convince you to do more! Seasons greetings and best wishes for 2012 and beyond! H Many thanks for this Alexandra. Every post that you return to Renaissance art/history is a delight. I wish we could convince you to do more!

Seasons greetings and best wishes for 2012 and beyond!
H

]]> Comment on We’re on House Hunters International by arttrav http://www.arttrav.com/expat-life/househunters/comment-page-1/#comment-12935 arttrav Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:58:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4380#comment-12935 hooray! good luck with your episode. We still have not seen ours, but the reports have come in from friends in the states who say it was good... course they wouldn't tell me otherwise... hooray! good luck with your episode. We still have not seen ours, but the reports have come in from friends in the states who say it was good… course they wouldn’t tell me otherwise…

]]> Comment on We’re on House Hunters International by Nicole Kaminski http://www.arttrav.com/expat-life/househunters/comment-page-1/#comment-12934 Nicole Kaminski Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:47:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4380#comment-12934 How fantastic!! I'm an American living in Croatia with my fiance and will also be featured on House Hunters International! We're excited for the experience. Looking forward to seeing your episode when I'm back in the States :) How fantastic!! I’m an American living in Croatia with my fiance and will also be featured on House Hunters International! We’re excited for the experience. Looking forward to seeing your episode when I’m back in the States :)

]]> Comment on Top 5 Christmas gift ideas from Renaissance Florence by Tuscany - Map it out! http://www.arttrav.com/expat-life/top-5-christmas-gift-ideas-renaissance-florence/comment-page-1/#comment-12933 Tuscany - Map it out! Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:07:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4424#comment-12933 Thanks for the book tip. Will check it out(-: Thanks for the book tip. Will check it out(-:

]]> Comment on Top 5 Christmas gift ideas from Renaissance Florence by arttrav http://www.arttrav.com/expat-life/top-5-christmas-gift-ideas-renaissance-florence/comment-page-1/#comment-12932 arttrav Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:46:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4424#comment-12932 Thank you Katje, that is so sweet! I have always loved archival documents and renaissance texts. I am of course a huge Renaissance geek. I don't think i've read the Origo edit of Datini's diaries but I have read some of those documents and always thought Datini was fascinating. If you like these things I highly recommend the Letters of Alessandra Strozzi edited by Heather Gregory. Lots of family intruigue, including a marriage fix-up into the Datini family! Thank you Katje, that is so sweet! I have always loved archival documents and renaissance texts. I am of course a huge Renaissance geek. I don’t think i’ve read the Origo edit of Datini’s diaries but I have read some of those documents and always thought Datini was fascinating. If you like these things I highly recommend the Letters of Alessandra Strozzi edited by Heather Gregory. Lots of family intruigue, including a marriage fix-up into the Datini family!

]]> Comment on Top 5 Christmas gift ideas from Renaissance Florence by Tuscany - Map it out! http://www.arttrav.com/expat-life/top-5-christmas-gift-ideas-renaissance-florence/comment-page-1/#comment-12931 Tuscany - Map it out! Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:18:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4424#comment-12931 Alexandra,  I love this post. Thanks for all the research!  Reading your gift post made me think of Iris Origo's 'Merchant of Prato' (sadly out of print) - my all time favorite book about Tuscany. Nothing made the Renaissance come more alive to me than reading through Francesco di Marco Datini's (the merchant's) diaries. Not that I would have had the guts to read through all of them, luckily Iris Origo had already picked out the cherries for me. That's exactly why we need clever, thorough and talented people like you! Buone feste or Buon Natale (whatever comes closer to what the Medici would have said). Katja Alexandra, 
I love this post. Thanks for all the research! 

Reading your gift post made me think of Iris Origo’s ‘Merchant of Prato’ (sadly out of print) - my all time favorite book about Tuscany.
Nothing made the Renaissance come more alive to me than reading through Francesco di Marco Datini’s (the merchant’s) diaries. Not that I would have had the guts to read through all of them, luckily Iris Origo had already picked out the cherries for me. That’s exactly why we need clever, thorough and talented people like you!

Buone feste or Buon Natale (whatever comes closer to what the Medici would have said). Katja

]]> Comment on We’re on House Hunters International by arttrav http://www.arttrav.com/expat-life/househunters/comment-page-1/#comment-12914 arttrav Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:30:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4380#comment-12914 it's tomorrow... ack! it’s tomorrow… ack!

]]> Comment on We’re on House Hunters International by Ashley Harrop http://www.arttrav.com/expat-life/househunters/comment-page-1/#comment-12913 Ashley Harrop Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:31:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4380#comment-12913 Aaah! How exciting!  I watch that show religiously, so can't wait to see your episode. Aaah! How exciting!  I watch that show religiously, so can’t wait to see your episode.

]]> Comment on Florence for Children: December 2011 and holiday events by Laura De Benedetto http://www.arttrav.com/florence/florence-for-children-december-holiday-events-2011/comment-page-1/#comment-12912 Laura De Benedetto Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:40:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4416#comment-12912 Alexandra here are the info about the Ferragamo workshop: To know more about or book, write to this e-mail: museoferragamo@ferragamo.com Alexandra here are the info about the Ferragamo workshop:
To know more about or book, write to this e-mail: museoferragamo@ferragamo.com

]]> Comment on Florence for Children: December 2011 and holiday events by Laura De Benedetto http://www.arttrav.com/florence/florence-for-children-december-holiday-events-2011/comment-page-1/#comment-12910 Laura De Benedetto Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:54:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4416#comment-12910 I'm adding right now a new activity: a guided tour in Florence City Center for children from 4 to 12 years old on Saturday 10 Decembre 15.00-17.00. Meeting at Loggia dei Lanzi (Piazza Signoria). To discover history, mythology, symbols, etc. from Renaissance. Cost 5,00€ for adults (free for children). Not more than 30 people. For information contact Sylvie Jourdan (http://www.withandwithin.com/it/users/44) on WithandWithin community. I’m adding right now a new activity: a guided tour in Florence City Center for children from 4 to 12 years old on Saturday 10 Decembre 15.00-17.00. Meeting at Loggia dei Lanzi (Piazza Signoria). To discover history, mythology, symbols, etc. from Renaissance. Cost 5,00€ for adults (free for children). Not more than 30 people. For information contact Sylvie Jourdan (http://www.withandwithin.com/it/users/44) on WithandWithin community.

]]> Comment on Florence for Children: December 2011 and holiday events by Christmas Secret http://www.arttrav.com/florence/florence-for-children-december-holiday-events-2011/comment-page-1/#comment-12909 Christmas Secret Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:51:00 +0000 http://www.arttrav.com/?p=4416#comment-12909 What a terrific idea.  So many wonderful places to take our kids.  thanks for putting this together.  I know dozens of friends who will be interested in this.  Anybody that appreciates what Florence is all about will appreciate this. Beverly What a terrific idea.  So many wonderful places to take our kids.  thanks for putting this together.  I know dozens of friends who will be interested in this.  Anybody that appreciates what Florence is all about will appreciate this.

Beverly

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