While walking around after a failed attempt to claim a package from the bowels of the Italian postal system, I spotted the ultimate way of spreading Italian holiday cheer. A Natale hybrid: That would be a panettone carved into a presepe and covered in chocolate. And for just 23 euro, this Christmas cake turned crib scene could […]
Author Archives: Natalie
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Dec
Dec
After 5 weeks in California, I landed in Rome late last night. It was surreal to walk out my door this morning, hang a left, and walk through my neighborhood market. I had indeed missed it, winter weather and all. But perhaps I left the house a little too early and slightly too jetlagged. I […]
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Nov
Nov
This bird cage (which I still have not turned into a hanging planter as envisioned when I insisted we pull it out of the trash). That cat inside the bird cage (who is kind of a jerk but very entertaining). Several chairs just out of camera shot. I also once found a wine rack in […]
05
Oct
Oct
Hey girls! Have you been searching for a modern, but gender appropriate way to clean your windows in Rome? Fear no more! Allow me to introduce the Lady 2000 line of cleaning products. Blue for windows, with an accompanying pink laundry detergent. If you need me, I’m just going to be over here shaking my […]
09
Sep
Sep
Like any good Roman-transplant, I spend a good deal of time happily scarfing down more pasta than I would have believed prudent 2 years ago. My hands down favorite place for a lunchtime carb fix in Rome’s historic center is Pastificio. Not only is it very very good, it is also one of the cheapest […]
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Jul
Jul
A few weeks ago, we caught the 10 am train to Naples (because the 9 am was sold out- buy your tickets early, people! 29 Euro to get there in 1 hour 10 minutes) After a walk through the fish market and impromptu used shoe sale to get pasta fritta, we endured a long wait […]
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Jul
Jul
I have been doing a bit of traveling this summer and so have been fortunate enough to spend some time in airports. Here are a few helpful hints to determine if you might be in an Italian airport: 1. You can get a nice glass of prosecco for 5 euro. 2. You get a complementary […]
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Jul
Jul
I arrived at my Paris metro stop at 12:15 am, to find two good friends waiting to whisk me away for a midnight omelet. But on Saturday morning, it was pastry time. Turns out La Bague de Kenza was right around the corner from our hotel. The Algerian pâtisserie offered a buffet of almond-filled sweets. […]