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):
life in Italy blog posts
Matera, Basilicata, Italy
Welcome to Matera, Basilicata, the city of Sassi, bread, intimate relationships, shame, traditions, history, delicious recipes, and mysticism.
A TUSCAN BARBECUE DECALOGUE
In this post, I’ll share with you a sort of decalogue of the perfect summer Tuscan barbecue that I wrote for the Italian Colors Newsletter.
Taranto, Puglia, Italy
In this post, I’ll share with you what Taranto is known for, what to see, and what to eat in this little-known, greatly rich in culture, Puglia travel destination.
Wild Boar in Italy
Today, inspired by Maremma’s Simposio, we will explore “cinghiale”, wild boar, culture in Italy: Italian recipes, iconic dishes, city encounters, and the countryside culture.
Umbria culinary travel: food, wine, places, and culture
We came back from our Umbria culinary travel, a road trip, with the car exploding. We had, as always, gone a bit too far with wine, oil, and local specialties shopping.
What to Eat in Siena: Best Traditional Dishes & Siena Food Guide
In this post, I’ll share with you what to eat in Siena: local foods, typical ingredients, and the traditional dishes you can’t miss!
Simposio’s Rome Cookbook: Authentic Roman Cuisine Recipes & Timeless Stories
Simposio’s “Rome” is a Roman cookbook with authentic Roman cuisine recipes & ancient Roman food recipes framed by the city’s magic.
Italy armchair travel: the island of Capri
An Italy armchair travel experience through pictures, stories, and a tiny guide of the charms of Capri.
an Italian dad gift
If your father is Italian or of Italian origins, and you want a fabulous, new, and Italian gift for him, you may have found it. Simposio is an Italian recipe, travel, and culture seasonal book series, made in Italy, by an Italian author.Each book is dedicated to a...
Simposio’s Capri Cookbook: Authentic Capri Cuisine, Stories, and Folklore
Simposio’s “Capri” is a unique cookbook with traditional and authentic Capri cuisine recipes. In this authentic cookbook, Capri’s food is framed with stories, traditions, and the folklore of this magical island.