Category Archives: American

The power of wind

Posted on October 10, 2010 by chasingcappuccinos

Italians like to talk about wind. Many Italians (the older generation in particular) think that too much air can be unhealthy and can cause mal di gola (a sore throat) or cervicale (cervical syndrome, which affects the neck). I’ve often … Continue reading →

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A new café for a new month

Posted on September 1, 2010 by chasingcappuccinos

It’s already September 1. Can you believe it? It’s starting to feel like fall in Pesaro, and I’m certainly not complaining. This morning we tried a new café on via XI Settembre. While the barista was very friendly and I … Continue reading →

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As American as German pancakes

Posted on May 31, 2010 by chasingcappuccinos

Well, we’re not able to barbecue this Memorial Day, but we’re celebrating a little bit of America by making pancakes. Not many Italians eat pancakes; in fact, we bought syrup at the grocery store a few days ago, and the … Continue reading →

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Meglio tardi che mai

Posted on May 13, 2010 by chasingcappuccinos

I’ve been in Italy for nearly a year, and am finally starting a blog…better late than never! We’re taking our 3-month old son on his first big road trip tomorrow with friends–to Venice and then on to Turin to see … Continue reading →

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