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[Family recipes] Chiacchiere

02/09/2016

My mother's recipe for chiacchiere, the traditional sweet Italians eat at Carnival

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Carnival has come and almost gone, it’s definitely time to eat some chiacchiere!

As I told you last week, Carnival is in full swing here in Italy and we are eating loads of chiacchiere – as they can be found at this time of the year only.

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It’s time for Carnival in Italy!

02/03/2016

Carnival in Italy: how Italians celebrate at this time of the year

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Christmas is not yet forgotten and it is time to celebrate again! 

The month of February, here in Italy, means Carnevale (Carnival) and Carnival in Italy is a time for partying and having fun. It is mostly a feast for kids, but a lot of adults love it too.

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Who is la befana? Everything you need to know about a cute Italian Christmas tradition

01/05/2016

Who is la Befana? Everything you need to know about this Italian tradition

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Are you done celebrating? 

Did you celebrate Christmas? Have you kissed someone under the mistletoe and wished your loved ones all the best for the New Year?

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[Family Recipes] Panettone genovese

12/23/2015

My family's recipe for panettone genovese, one of the traditional Italian Christmas sweets

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Warning: this post contains a lot of sugar! 

One of the great things about Christmas is that you can eat sweets without feeling (too) guilty. It is time to cheer, to celebrate, to be happy, not exactly the time to count calories. And I love it, let me confess!

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[Italian Traditions] How do Italians celebrate Christmas?

12/15/2015

How do Italians celebrate Christmas? In this post, you'll find a description of how Christmas is celebrated in Italy and what people do at this time of the year

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Are you feeling festive?

I am definitely into the Christmas spirit. Christmas is a bit more than one week away and I am enjoying every minute of the wait.

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