World famous for it's beauty and legend, the fountain sits in the center of Rome and is visited by hundreds of people daily. According to legend, you can make wishes based on the fountain's history. The first wish to return to Rome. The second, to find true love. The third, to marry said true love.... Continue Reading →
How to open an account to buy and sell stocks
First you will need a bank account in order to deposit money into the stock account which will be separate from your bank. Next, you need to choose a service provider for stocks. This could be one of many companies like Robinhood or easy trade. There are several apps that allow you to trade during... Continue Reading →
Finding Happiness
Some would suggest that you have to suffer to be happy. Happiness is something that can be bought or grown is the opinion of others. You can learn to be happy or receive medical intervention. The holistic approaches can be a soothing inexpensive way to improve your happiness levels as well as therapy or counseling.... Continue Reading →
Daily Prompt
Which animal would you compare yourself to and why? If I were an animal I'd be a Bottlenosed Dolphin. Why? Because I was once saved by one in the Pacific Ocean. One of these magnificent mammals battled off a shark and several other dolphins joined him/her to save me. Dolphins are playful creatures and communicate... Continue Reading →
Daily Prompt
You're writing your autobiography. What's your opening sentence? I really don't know how I got here...but anyway I'll walk you through what happened.
Caprese Insalata
There are many ways to make this but the general ingredients never change. You can use any type of tomato and cut the mozzarella any way you want. You can arrange it in a circle or pile in on a plate. However you enjoy this dish, it is always welcome at my table and eaten... Continue Reading →
Chocolate Cherry Cake Cookies
This is so sweet I deem it the reason I got engaged... be warned they may be too powerful. Jokes aside, it contains chocolate chips, cookies, and candied cherries. It is too sweet to have more than one in my opinion. Here is how to make them: Ingredients: 1 Box of cake mix 150-200g of... Continue Reading →
Herb Butter Salmon and Broccoli
This is a perfect dinner for a white wine or a romantic evening. The salmon is tender and savoury and the broccoli compliments the taste nicely. Don't forget to add a squeeze of lemon before eating for that perfect blend of flavour. Here is how to make it: Ingredients: Salmon Broccoli Rosmary Butter Salt Black... Continue Reading →
Pumpkin Risotto
This is a nice meal for any time of year but can be sweeter tasting and pairs well with other sweet wines or teas. I like to pair this with some bread or chicken on the side but leave the main dish separate since it is so sweet. The rice should be soft and the... Continue Reading →
Stuffed Mushrooms
You can bake these or cook them in a pan with a lid. Either option works well and there is only a small difference. When you use a pan to cook them, they tend to be less tender but have more of a toasted bottom rather than a crisp topping. When you bake them, they... Continue Reading →
7 Minute Stir Fry
This is a simple tasty dish paired best with rice. You can use any recipe for rice and match the seasonings you normally use. It can also be topped on a salad for a lighter calorie meal. You can adjust the seasoning based on your level of spice and preferences. Depending on the type of... Continue Reading →
Zuppa Toscana
While zuppa Toscana just means Tuscany soup, it is known in the USA from Olive Garden as a kale based sausage and potato soup. This isn't far off from my own recipe, but I just call it winter soup, or minestra invernale. I also just call it sausage soup. It is a really simple dish.... Continue Reading →
Viewing Apartments in Italy
Google translate has helped me out significantly. I have the vocabulary to answer small talk, but not to ask if they are fixing the dry wall and how soon I can move in. So I rely on my Italian classes and google translate. I live in a small area, so I mostly walk to all... Continue Reading →
Step by Step: How to get dual citizenship in Italy from your ancestors
1. Determine if you are eligible for citizenship by decent. This could be a parent, grandparent, or great grandparent. The line needs to be unbroken and no one can have renounced their citizenship. They ideally should have never naturalized or applied for citizenship. 2. Gather all the documents. You will need copies of each person... Continue Reading →
Shopping at grocery stores in Italy
Italy is a very laissez-faire country. This attitude translates into grocery stores and traffic. It can be quite shocking if it is not something you are used to. Grocery stores feel like the lawless westerns you have seen in an old Hollywood movie. People leave their shopping carts in the middle of isles seemingly never... Continue Reading →
