life in Italy
Discover Life in Italy: A Journey Through the Peninsula, Cooking, Art, and Culture
Welcome to Life in Italy! Here, I share the magic of living in Rome, from my daily adventures to culinary challenges, breathtaking art, and timeless beauty that surrounds me. If you’re an Italophile with a passion for Italian traditions, this is your go-to space for everything Italy.
How’s Life in Italy Today?
Life in Italy is an enchanting mix of daily routines, vibrant grocery markets, delicious home-cooked meals, and an atmosphere steeped in history. Whether I’m indulging in a cooking session with fresh, local ingredients or exploring Rome’s hidden gems, there’s always something to inspire.
What You’ll Find Here
- Authentic Italian Recipes: Explore Italian cooking through local dishes, traditional recipes, and Italian flavors that bring the heart of Italy into your home.
- Italian Art & Beauty: Be captivated by the art, architecture, and beauty that define Rome and beyond. From ancient ruins to modern design, Italy is an endless canvas.
- Italian Traditions & Lifestyle: Dive into the essence of la dolce vita through my experiences—whether it’s sipping coffee in a quaint café, shopping in vibrant markets, or celebrating Italian festivals.
- Travel Adventures in Italy: Join me as I wander through Rome and beyond, capturing Italy’s rich history, charming towns, and breathtaking landscapes.
Embrace Italy’s Way of Life
I invite you to experience Italy as I do—from my day-to-day moments to the special adventures that shape this wonderful country. Through photography, storytelling, and cooking, I share a personal glimpse into Italy’s soul.
FROM MY JOURNALING ON THE ITALIAN COLORS NEWSLETTER (Click on the images to read the newsletter):
Italian Words: Bollicine
Italian Words: Parcheggio
Italian Words: Castagne
Italian Words: Cornetto
life in Italy blog posts
The Trevi Fountain in Rome: A Mini Guide to Its History, Legends, and Famous Coin Toss Tradition
Explore the Trevi Fountain in Rome: a Baroque masterpiece by Nicola Salvi, its fascinating legends, the coin toss tradition, and hidden emblems.
A Less Touristy, More Sophisticated and Culturally Rich Naples Bucket List for Italophiles
An authentic Naples bucket list full of unique and unforgettable experiences.
What Italians actually eat
Let’s find out what Italians actually eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. No romanticization, no falsifications, just a survey between my friends and family!
What to eat in Turin
There are many things to eat in Turin, but here’s a sweet and short list of the unmissable.
My sweet (very sweet) little guide to the Trieste Salario neighborhood of Rome
Hello and welcome to Rome, my Rome! Here’s a sweet little guide to my neighborhood: Trieste Salario, the smallest neighborhood in Rome.
About the Pizzica dance, Taranta, Tarantate and the women of Puglia
This writing about the Pizzica dance, Taranta, Tarantate and the women of Puglia is from the Lecce's Simposio, a recipe, travel, and culture book made in Italy.The story of a tarantataLet me tell you a story... We are in a small town in Salento in the early 1930s....
how to spend a Sunday at home like an Italian
Ciao Italophile friends! This is a typical lazy Sunday in my Italian home. Inspiration if you’d like to live like an Italian for a day!
An Italian card game for Christmas: Sputo
In this post, I’m sharing with you an Italian card game for Christmas: Sputo. Fun, easy, endlessly repeatable card game for Italian Cartate.
Florence’s Simposio: A Sinful Journey Through Florence’s Cuisine and Renaissance Stories
Florence’s Simposio is a Florentine cookbook from Italy with the city’s traditional recipes and my favorite Renaissance Florentines.
CONVIVIUM: THE ROMAN BANQUETS FOR FEASTING AND FLIRTING
When Romans wanted to celebrate, they hosted or attended a Convivium, the Roman symposium. A banquet for feasting, socializing and flirting.