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
Italian Christmas presepe
Unfortunately, the Italian Christmas Presepe is a fading tradition.I admire those who won't abandon it for more "modern" alternatives - or at all. Setting up a rural landscape, paying attention to every tiny detail, and involving the whole family in a manual activity...
Italian Christmas tree traditions
when and why Italians put up and decorate their Christmas trees
Ferragosto in Rome when you live there
Ferragosto in Rome: what it looks like from a local point of view. Does it ever happen to you to wake up very early on a Sunday morning and find yourself startled by the surreal scenario: desert...
summer Roman adventures
This is a little journaling of a few nice things happened lately in Rome. We have bergamots. I have no ideas of how I’m supposed to use them. I only know some essential oil is on its way. Any suggestions are welcome. I went to a yoga class in the...
Ortigia, Sicily
Ortigia, Sicily: how to get there, things to see, what to eat, and day trips. Discover the treasures of Sicily’s Ortigia island.
the mercante in fiera card game, rules and a DIY project
Mercante in Fiera (Merchant at the Fair) a traditional Italian Christmas game played with illustrated cards
a Roman Spring: floracult
a Spring Roman Picnic @ Floracult: flowers, plants & pecorino.
Chocolate covered spoons for Easter or Christmas
chocolate dipped spoons with coconut grass and sugar butterflies
homemade christmas gifts ideas beautiful and delicious
the primitive pleasure of homemade gifts
a Christmas simmer potpourri recipe
Make your house smell like Christmas with ingredients from your pantry!