Category Archives: Italy

Padre Pio pilgrimage

Posted on August 14, 2010 by chasingcappuccinos

August 10th was the 100th anniversary of Padre Pio’s ordination in the Cathedral of Benevento, Italy, and Michael was conducting research in Pietrelcina, St. Pio’s hometown, where they celebrated the event by walking 12 km from Pietrelcina to Benevento. The … Continue reading →

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Off the beaten path

Posted on August 13, 2010 by chasingcappuccinos

This morning we had breakfast at Gelateria Caffé Letterario Ludicano, and it reminded me of a New York coffee shop—very modern inside, but nestled in an old building with trendy outdoor tables. I had a delicious chocolate covered donut and … Continue reading →

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Recipes from the Alps

Posted on August 7, 2010 by chasingcappuccinos

A few weeks ago, our friend traveled to Dobbiaco, a city in the South Tyrol region of Italy. It’s often called the “gateway to the Dolomites,” a section of the Italian Alps. It’s an interesting region because it’s has established … Continue reading →

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Farfalle pasta al pomodoro

Posted on August 5, 2010 by chasingcappuccinos

To welcome our friend visiting from Washington, DC, and to take his mind off his lost luggage (curse you, JFK Airport!), we decided to make a light pasta dish perfect for that jet-lagged hunger: homemade farfalle (or bow-tie pasta) in … Continue reading →

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Pass the olive oil and cheese, please

Posted on July 22, 2010 by chasingcappuccinos

Alex isn’t eating solid foods yet, but that introduction is only a few weeks away. I see how he stares at my pasta during dinner! So, I was reviewing the food chart our pediatrician gave us earlier this month and … Continue reading →

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A good melon is hard to find

Posted on July 17, 2010 by chasingcappuccinos

According to La Cucina Italiana magazine, a popular saying in Italy goes like this: “Nella vita di un uomo ci sono tre cose difficili da avere: un buon amico, una buona moglie e un buon melone” which translates to: “There … Continue reading →

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A tale of two coffee houses

Posted on July 12, 2010 by chasingcappuccinos

Caffè Sant’Eustachio and Tazza D’Oro in Rome are famous among locals and tourists for making some of the best espresso in the city—or, in the centro storico, at least. Is it true? I’ve been to both coffee houses in the … Continue reading →

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Grande festa per il piccolo pesarese

Posted on July 3, 2010 by chasingcappuccinos

A few days ago, we returned from Rome after a whirlwind week of celebrations. Alex was baptized in St. Peter’s Basilica on June 26 and was surrounded by friends and family from across the U.S. and Italy. Our friend Fr. … Continue reading →

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Ciao Roma

Posted on June 23, 2010 by chasingcappuccinos

Things have been hectic here as we prepare for Alex’s baptism in Rome this weekend. Tomorrow, my family is flying in from Portland and Michael’s family is arriving from New Jersey; in addition, we’ll have a big group of friends … Continue reading →

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Carta Bimbi

Posted on June 18, 2010 by chasingcappuccinos

We received a letter in the mail the other day from the comune (town hall) of Pesaro informing us that we were eligible to receive a Carta Bimbi (discount children’s card) as a gift to celebrate Alex’s arrival into the … Continue reading →

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