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Wed, 12/15/2010 - 05:36
Some people do not seem to suffer the consequences of a world crisis. A Chinese gambling magnate has just paid US$ 330,000 for two white truffles, the largest one from Tuscany and the other one from Molise, at a charity auction.
Tue, 11/30/2010 - 05:11
An event not to be missed. The 2nd National Exhibition and Fair for "Presepi" or Nativity sets, is going to be held in Bagni di Lucca as from the 4th of December at the Piazza Circolo dei Forestieri.
Tue, 11/30/2010 - 04:12
Hi! My youngest daughter, Natalia, helps as a volunteer in Save a Bunny San Francisco. They have at present more than 80 bunnies in the refuge and little or no money.
Mon, 11/29/2010 - 04:10
Just a reminder that the Iris Gardens in Florence will be open this year between the 24th of April and the 20th of May. A magnificent collection with over 2,500 varieties.
Tue, 04/06/2010 - 17:09
Once upon a time... in the Old, defunct Forum (God bless its soul!), we had a very funny thread on Forum Characters. I found the link that shows those characters and it is still very appropriate for the Community. So here you are....
Thu, 02/11/2010 - 07:19
Winter is almost here and this time of the year is not a favourite season for gardeners.
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 04:12
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If the weather is fine and you want to go to the Cinque Terre, drive to La Spezia railway station, leave your car there and catch the local train to the Cinque Terre (get the Cinque Terre Card at the railway station) and go to the northern end at Monterosso. Then you make your way down south stopping at every station and finally do the last sector from Manarola to Riomaggiore by walking along the famous footpath called "La Via dell'Amore". Here you have all the informaion you need http://www.cinqueterre.eu.com/en/cinque-terre-timetable
Happy to help!
You have to ask your butcher for a "coscia di maiale con cotenna" and give him the approximate wight you want, usually 4-5 kilos. Actually, some Italian families prepare a very similar type of ham. You only have to search for "prosciutto cotto fatto in casa" or "casalinga" and you will find plenty of recipes and adice, all in Italian. Here goes an example: http://www.ricette.com/prosciutto-cotto-fatto-in-casa/Give the butcher plenty of time to fill up your order.
I would then try Leroy Merlin ( www.leroymerlin.it ). They have lots of things for DIY, but they also have a list of tradesmen who install anything and do bathroom and kitchen renovations. I have seen glass splashbacks in their displays, so they must do supply and install. Or they may know someone who does it in your area. They don't have it listed in their catalogue, but ,many things that they have are missing. Just in case... in Italian it is called "alzatina in vetro". Good luck!
It will all depend on the weather and sometimes you get a surprise. I will always remember a day spent in the Cinque Terre in November. It was sunny and we enjoyed the place more than in summer...
Have a look at www.mondoconvenienza.itThey are in Lombardia, many choices and interesting prices.
The weather has been a bit... whimsical. Warmer than normal for this time of the year. A combination of fine weather and heavy rain. Right now, it is cooling down, particularly at night and it is quite windy. But... who knows? Bring an umbrella, but do not worry if you forget it at home. plety of street sellers carrying umbrellas for 5€...
I frequently travel between San Francisco and Europe with Air France, via Paris. They are "pet friendly" and each time I have seen passengers taking cats and small dogs in the cabin. I usually speak to them, because I love animals and they were all happy with their experiences. It is a good airline.
November is a quiet month. In any case, I would advise you to buy the "Florence Card", which is excellent value for money and you avoid the queues http://www.firenzecard.it/?lang=en There is a similar one for Venice. Simply Google "Venice Card" and you get the information. No problems for the other places at this time of the year.nWe went to Florence on Monday and the crowds had vanished... absolute bliss!!Enjoy your trip. Italy is great in spite of the crowds!
As I said on another thread, this information published by Italy Magazine may help http://www.italymagazine.com/featured-story/thirteen-things-you-can-do-start-tracing-your-italian-ancestry