I wrote about lentils and cotechino here a little while back. Well, the other day we had some, only this time the cotechino was not your usual stuff, but Cotechino Riserva. And, it has to be said that this cotechino was possibly the best I have ever had. It was not at all fatty, which was odd, … [Read more...]
Paying by credit card? – Watch out!
January 23, 2007 By 1 Comment
I'd noticed this the other week in the local supermarket. There was a notice saying that payment by credit card would only be accepted upon presentation of valid ID. This is not a great problem for most Italians who never leave home without the 'Carta d'Identitia', but for anyone who is not from … [Read more...]
Digital photography
January 20, 2007 By Leave a Comment
My reawakened interest in photography has been leading me on some merry voyages of discovery around the wonderful world wide web, I can tell you. The standard of image creation is pretty stunning too. I happened along this site: dpchallenge.com, which I love. It also gives you some great … [Read more...]
What is going on?
January 20, 2007 By Leave a Comment
It was freezing cold last night, today seemed like May. It reached over 25°C in Turin today. I guess winter has come and gone, but then it might be back again before deciding not to return once more. The weather is weird. … [Read more...]
In the dog house
January 17, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Yep, I got myself in trouble last night. I was not a popular bunny. Oh no. My goose was well and truly cooked. My crime? Well, I roasted a chicken. I thought my other half may appreciate a nice bit of roast chicken seeing as we have often bought pollo arrosto from shops in the past and I, … [Read more...]
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