The subject of bread got me thinking about this basic food and its almost fundamental role in Italian daily life. Italians seem to find it difficult to eat food without having some bread, … [Read more...]
Roaches
While dropping off our little one at the day nursery today I was involved in the elimination of a large cockroach within said nursery. One of the nursery staff started screaming and lunging … [Read more...]
Cleanliness and gold medal untidiness
Italians have clean homes, very clean homes. Italian wives and cleaning ladies spend hours ensuring that the home environment is spotless, and hygienic too. You can buy special steam … [Read more...]
Driving in Northern Italy
Contrary to popular opinion, I have to say that Italian drivers don't seem at all bad, at least up here in Northern Italy. Yes, there are some mad ones, but then you get mad drivers in most … [Read more...]
Food time!
Lunchtime, baby is sleeping - dozed off while we were searching for x-ray copies and doing a bit of shopping. Well, this is Italy, so what am I having? You guessed it . Pasta! This pasta is … [Read more...]
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