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A Vespa Tour of Rome

I have made it nearly 6 years in Rome without ever having been on a scooter. But the dolce vita allure of skimming through Rome’s traffic on a cherry red Vespa? I’m human. I couldn’t resist forever. When Giovanni pulled up on a gleaming new motorino,  I was ready. After a few minutes, I found […]

Wine, Cheese, and much, much more

Pros and cons of living in Rome? Con: Post Office. Pro: Wine. But wine alone can only take you so far, which is why wine pairings are so important.  Honestly, though, I don’t know the first thing about pairing wine with food.  I know what wine I like, I know what food I like, but […]