“First we eat, then we do everything else.” That is what my favorite food writer, M.F.K. Fisher, used to say. I couldn’t agree more. Food plays such a central part in our lives. And Italian food? Well that is the best food of all. I have rounded up my favorite quotes about Rome, but what […]
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Panettone. Pa-neht-tohn-ney panetˈtoːne However, you say it, panettone is Italy’s ubiquitous Christmas cake. Yes, there are other holiday treats but it is the panettone that reigns supreme. During the holiday season (which runs through 6 January), the stores and bakeries are piled high with the sweet cake. If you are visiting someone’s home or throwing […]
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Where to find the ulimate comfort food in Rome.
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Christmas concerts and wine festivals – what is on in Rome this month!
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Updated 16 June 2021 Planning to do a spot of shopping in Rome? The shopping area of the historic center is one of the most beautiful parts of the city and a perfect place to find unique gifts for everyone on your list. (And shop for yourself as well, naturally). While you can definitely find a […]
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Silvana is basically my new hero. Because she has created this amazing workshop filled with the reclaimed vintage furniture of my dreams. She used to have a stall at the Porta Portese flea market. Then, she disappeared. When I spotted her Binario 4 stand at the Roma Outdoor festival, my resolve hardened. I was determined to […]
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Trying to see everything in Rome can feel like an endurance test. Flung from this side the that, you can spend hours charting courses and trying to book ahead online with several different services. When my friend was planning her first trip to Europe, with a first stop in Rome, I wanted to make the […]
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A traditional Roman market takes over this Trastevere square from Monday to Saturday.