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

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Christmas in Italy traditions, food, and customs

Christmas in Italy from the tree day to La Befana: everything that happens, including food, traditions and family business.

Italian new year’s eve traditions

Italian New Year’s Eve traditions: here comes a messy list of customs, some from the past, some still extremely actual! Learn about Italian new year’s eve food, red panties, and kisses. Christmas is over? Don’t be sad! This year has come to an end, but another one is...

Christmas day in Italy

Christmas day in Italy: food, meals, and traditions.

Christmas Eve in Italy

Christmas Eve in Italy is a day full of food and traditions. In this post, I outlined a typical Italian Christmas Eve: what happens hour by hour. First of all, remember that the Christmas Eve dinner in Italy is meatless: we can only eat fish. But we can certainly eat...