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Che Il Mediterraneo Sia Posted by Geoff on Sep 8, 2017
The Mediterranean has always been a melting pot of diverse cultures, a meeting of minds and traditions, a conduit between the continents of Africa and Europe. Eugenio Bennato’s Che il Mediterraneo Sia is a wonderful uplifting song that reminds us of our mixed roots and that tutto il mondo è paese (human beings are the…
Il Mondo Corre Posted by Geoff on Sep 4, 2017
Dear readers, do you ever have the feeling that you’re out of synchronisation with contemporary society? It’s tempting to assign this sentiment to advanced age … but I’ve felt out of sync da che mondo è mondo (for ever). It doesn’t bother me any more as I no longer have any desire to be ‘in…
La Ricreazione Posted by Serena on Aug 31, 2017
Do you know the Venetian artist Giovanni Bellini (1430-1516)? Well, today I want to tell you about my favourite Bellini painting: l’Allegoria Sacra, housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Firenze. I’ve always been intrigued by this painting’s surreal juxtaposition of interior architecture and landscape, and the positioning of the characters in small separate groups, with…
Italian Language and Culture Quiz Posted by Geoff on Aug 28, 2017
Here’s a quiz that covers various aspects of Italian language and culture. You’ll be able to find all the answers in our articles or on the internet. If you can’t manage the whole quiz then choose the sections that you find easiest. Come on, don’t be shy, leave your answers in the comments section! Names…
Nella Piazza Del Paese Posted by Serena on Aug 17, 2017
Nell’antico borgo di Ponticello in Lunigiana il tempo si è fermato. Entriamo nella piazza del paese che brulica di attività intorno al vecchio pozzo. Time has stopped in the ancient hamlet of Ponticello in Lunigiana. We enter the village square which is buzzing with activity around the old well. Per prima cosa incontriamo il venditore…
Bagniamoci I Piedi Posted by Serena on Aug 9, 2017
Lunedì scorso era il mio compleanno: “Cosa vuoi fare per il tuo compleanno?” mi chiede Geoff. “Voglio fare una gita nelle Alpi Apuane” gli rispondo. Ed eccoci ad Equi Terme! Equi Terme, se non ci siete mai stati, è un antico borgo nascosto nel cuore delle stupende Alpi Apuane in Toscana. Da casa nostra ci…
Italian Style Octopus And Potato Salad Posted by Serena on Aug 7, 2017
Here’s a wonderful summer recipe full of the flavours of the sea, l’insalata di polpo e patate (octopus and potato salad). This classic Italian dish is quite simple and very tasty, but beware: there are some gruesome acts to be committed. I can’t wait to see Geoff’s expression when he reads it! Allora, siete pronti?…