Saturday 9 April - Vinitaly
Written by admin on 12 April, 2011 – 9:37 pm -
My third trip to Vinitaly (Verona). Again I was lucky enough to be guided by my brother-in-law who is a sommelier. Each year he selects different regions to focus on. Read on if you would like to discover some of the wines we tasted:
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Window Shopping
Written by admin on 30 March, 2011 – 10:07 pm -
Want to discover how the school children of Nizza Monferrato (Piedmont) celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Unification of Italy?
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Lord of the Rings – Unseen Footage
Written by admin on 19 March, 2011 – 5:05 pm -
To coincide with the 150th anniversary of the Unification of Italy, previously unseen footage has been released from “The Fellowship of the Ring”, the first in Tolkien’s trilogy of films about Middle-earth. This entirely Piedmontese version was shot in 1860. Unfortunately the project had to be abandoned due to the events that occurred in 1861 and when filming resumed it was decided to use the more widespread Italian language.
Link: Il signor degli annelli (piemontese)
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Happy Birthday Italia 1861-2011
Written by admin on 17 March, 2011 – 12:00 am -
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Italia 150
Written by admin on 22 February, 2011 – 12:00 am -
The countdown is on to Italy’s biggest celebration in centuries. 17th March 2011 marks 150 years since unification.
Italy’s first capital, Turin, is organising 9 months of events. The Cappuccino Experience will be festeggiando too, alongside this beautiful city. More news to follow soon.
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Introducing Italian Comedy
Written by admin on 6 February, 2011 – 5:23 pm -Part 5
Totò
Or rather Antonio Focas Flavio Angelo Ducas Comneno De Curtis di Bisanzio Gagliardi (1898-1967). The undisputed king of Italian comedy in the opinion of most Italians (an opinion I also share). Very physical and intelligent, his comedy has stood the test of time. His films are regularly shown on television here and DVD collections of his best work are constantly released.
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Che bella giornata
Written by admin on 23 January, 2011 – 11:34 pm -
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Meat the Italians
Written by admin on 23 January, 2011 – 12:03 pm -
If you had to go the butcher’s in Italy would you know what to ask for? Here’s a quick lesson – from wrapping that came with the meat I bought. Click on the image to enlarge it.
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I Have No Dream
Written by admin on 9 January, 2011 – 7:18 pm -Taking on the role of one of Italy’s most controversial and flamboyant politicians, Cetto la Qualunque, Antonio Albanese gives us a peek into the murky world of politics in this not to be missed film.
Among Mr. La Qualunque’s most popular slogans are:
- Prima voti! Poi rifletti! (First vote! Then reflect!)
- Basta con la disoccupazione! Basta col carovita! Basta con la giustizia! (No more unemployment! No more costly living! No more Law!)
- I have no dream.
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Facciamoci Furbi! Let’s Be Clever!
Written by admin on 31 December, 2010 – 3:33 pm -
What better way to start the New Year than with a healthy lifestyle.
Italians like to eat food when it is in season. Now you can too – with help from this handy chart available from Eataly. Plan your meals according to which fruit and vegetables are in season during a particular month.
Eataly is a supermarket/restaurant whose mission is based on good quality food and educating people to eat healthily. Founded in Turin in 2007 it also has stores in Bologna, Milan, Pinnerolo, Asti and Alba. It recently opened it’s first American store in New York.
Felice Anno Nuovo to all who follow the Cappuccino Experience.
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