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A fairly comprehensive list of words related to food and wine has been prepared by a few of us. It still needs revision, corrections, additions and you may be able to help as it is a Wiki.
Tue, 06/30/2009 - 04:31
It is official, the old Casino in Bagni di Lucca is reopening its doors after many years; however, it is going to be a modern version, more "little Las Vegas" style than its elegant and exclusive predecessor.
Mon, 06/29/2009 - 09:04
A few weeks ago I started a thread in the old forum about this topic. I still think that it would be great if we could all share our favourite recipes which our families and friends enjoy.
Fri, 06/19/2009 - 05:29
I think that there are quite a few members who have married overseas an Italian citizen; however, I am not quite certain whether they have registered their certificate of marriage before the nearest Italian Consulate.It is advisable to do this an
Tue, 06/16/2009 - 03:43
It is most important, if you own a property, to have a clear description for it. That is possible through the "visura catastale" which gives you and confirms many facts regarding your title.
Sun, 06/14/2009 - 05:21
Polenta is one of those Italian dishes that you either love or hate. Considered in the past as the poor people's staple diet it is nowadays served in the best restaurants.
Sat, 06/13/2009 - 17:53
I have just seen on TV some images regarding the Treviso tornado. I sincerely hope that any members in the area have not suffered from this disaster.
Sun, 06/07/2009 - 16:44
The base for many Italian sauces and dishes is the "soffritto" (sofrit in French, sofrito in Spanish), a mixture of some diced vegetables which are cooked in a heavy pan with three tablespoons of olive oil (although some other kinds of oil and fa
Sat, 06/06/2009 - 05:37
Hi everyone, this is a warm invitation to joint this group and discuss Italian food, wine, regional cooking, recipes, tips, cooking utensils, history of cooking and any related subject you may wish to talk about.And welcome, Mimosa, glad to see t
Fri, 06/05/2009 - 08:28
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We do the same, Alan!!! And when there is no Panettone available we use brioche and add some fruit and sultanas and a sprinkle of orange water... Finally, Panettone is a brioche dough! The final result is much nicer than the classic bread and butter pudding.
This old thread may be of help; however, someone may come up with good addresses. We have dealt with similar problems in the past and I advise you to do a search (top, right hand corner) using words such as accountant, double taxation, property income. You may get quite a lot of information. Good luck!
I guess it is a bit late now... but you can prepare a great bread-and-butter pudding with panettone leftovers!!! Sorry, very unhealthy thoughts!!! I am also on a diet, so I should not be even thinking about bread...
Y ¡Olé! Well done! Most people just pay and leave... never to return...
It sounds great, unfortunately, I am also on a strict diet... Peccato!!!! Nevertheless, they say that a small piece of pure dark chocolate (75%) is good for our health...
This thread from the old Forum may be helpful: http://www.italymag.co.uk/forums/general-chat-about-italy/5867-bread-making.html
You may be talking about this form of insulation, "cappotto" means a cape. Sorry, I head about the expression; however, I do not know much about the system. Perhaps someone else could help. In my opinion, any type of insulation is great, it all depends on the characteristics of the area you need to insulate. Sometimes lined curtains and carpets or rugs can make wonders... I guess that you have to study the particular house and see the origin of the problems and how the cold air gets into the building. Same case, in reverse, for heat.
Perhaps it is better not to generalise as each house is different. Depending on the location, aspect, the materials used, ventilation and the general layout, Italian houses can be nice and warm or cold in winter and hot in summer. In any case, proper insulation and good double-glazed PVC windows and doors contribute to maintain a good temperature and reduce your energy bills. We have discussed these matters at length and, should you need help, do a little search through our search facility on the top right hand side of the screen.
Great information. Thank you. I had the same problem...
We feel the same. We can't wait until we get there. I am certainly going to look for the lady's daughter as we have her name. I remember reading a story concerning the forced migration of many people from the area and that it was possible to find someone from Bagni di Lucca practically anywhere in the world. Quite a few of them were itinerant sales persons trying to sell the figurines and nativity sets from the local artisans. I have been able to see an old suitcase containing samples that is kept by a local family. The story also said that when Christopher Columbus arrived in America, he found someone from Bagni di Lucca already trying to sell the figurines to the Indians!!!!! Glad to hear that you enjoyed my little anecdote.