Category Archives: Italy

Spring cooking

Posted on May 26, 2010 by chasingcappuccinos

As a tribute to spring, I wanted to share a recipe utilizing the seasonal flavor of asparagus. My husband Michael is an amazing cook—I’m his trusted sous chef—and this afternoon we made tagliatelle pasta with shrimp and asparagus. Please note … Continue reading →

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Dear Spring: Please stay a little longer

Posted on May 24, 2010 by chasingcappuccinos

Summer is almost here but I wish spring would stick around. The sun is out—but it’s not too hot—the lilacs and frangipani are in bloom (and smell divine), and the breeze off the ocean is pretty fantastic. Living in a … Continue reading →

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Just plain oranges

Posted on May 23, 2010 by chasingcappuccinos

We had a bit of a shock this morning. We made our daily spremuta and the oranges were just…orange. They weren’t speckled with even a hint of red. They looked anemic. A year ago in Chicago, this was the norm … Continue reading →

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A different shade of red (tape)

Posted on May 22, 2010 by chasingcappuccinos

Alex was 3 months old yesterday and we took him for a routine test that the hospital recommends for all infants between 2-3 months of life. The results were fine, but the interesting part is how long it took us … Continue reading →

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It’s always sunny in Pesaro

Posted on May 21, 2010 by chasingcappuccinos

Over the past year, several of my friends have said they thought it was always sunny in Italy—rain and storm clouds didn’t fit in with their image of Italy as an idyllic and picturesque paradise, as suggested in books like … Continue reading →

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La stagione è arrivata

Posted on May 19, 2010 by chasingcappuccinos

The season of spring has arrived. Here are some of the spoils from shopping at the ortofrutta (fruit & vegetable stands) this afternoon. One of the best things about living in Italy is the freshness and quality of the local … Continue reading →

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Pilgrimage to the Shroud of Turin

Posted on May 18, 2010 by chasingcappuccinos

On Saturday morning, we awoke to cloudy skies and rain. Luckily, we were leaving in a few hours for Turin. We grabbed a quick breakfast of cappuccinos and cornetti near the hotel at Caffè del Doge, a typically overpriced café. … 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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