Daily Archives: December 19, 2011

Recipe of the Week: Zuppa di Castagne, Farro e Funghi Porcini

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This soup is very hearty and a great way to warm up and given the recent cold snap here in Rome it tastes all the better.  It takes a while to make, but freezes really well so I’d make a … Continue reading →

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Chanukah in Rome: Festival of Fry

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When the sun descends below the horizon tomorrow evening, the holiday of Hannukah will begin. The Festival of Lights, as this commemoration of the re-dedication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem following the Maccabee revolt in the second century BCE … Continue reading →

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Brunching in Rome: Angelina

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Right up the block from the MACRO museum in Testaccio, you find Angelina, offering ‘classic’ Italian food, with seasonal variations. Looking like a restaurant transported directly from NYC’s SOHO area, they also offer a Sunday brunch. But don’t think you … Continue reading →

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