Sergio Marchionne was gruff and he was tough.And he did not suffer fools gladly, including myself, as l worked for him at his private think tank, The Council for US and Italy, where the … [Read more...]
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How to Buy Milan Public Transport Tickets with Your Mobile
Did you know that there's an easy way to buy Milan public transport tickets? Well there is. All you need is to text the letters Atm to the number 48444 from your mobile and just about … [Read more...]
Entrepreneurial Spirit is Alive and Kicking in Italy
Video makers Journeyman pictures have just launched a short documentary showing the entrepreneurial spirit of a number of young Italians. It's quite inspiring.There's the Tuscan cowboy … [Read more...]
Calabrian Heat – Suriano Habanero Orange Chili Sauce
An colorful little pot labeled Suriano Habanero Orange caught my roving little eye at my local supermarket in Milan the other day. I had no idea what habanero was. I do now. It's super hot … [Read more...]
New Italian Cheese – Buffalo Milk Gorgonzola
If you like Gorgonzola and buffalo milk Mozzarella cheeses, you'll probably like a new cheese called Baffalo Blu. This cheese is made with buffalo milk as used in Italy's famed buffalo … [Read more...]