Italy Answers
Following to a suggestion from Patricia (alias Dublin Patricia), I've decided to dedicate the Italian song of the week on ITALY Community to Lucio… read more
Valentina+c posted on 2009/06/10 07:22
Just a warning for everyone, a few days ago a friend was badly stung by wasps that had formed a nest inside an outside shed, he was attacked when… read more
Angie and Robert posted on 2009/06/06 04:07
Hi Folks,Following on from my post about Washing Machines (thanks for all of your responses) was just wondering about TV's HiFi's etc. Have been… read more
sogno2009 posted on 2009/05/22 10:32
Had a great meal in Da Cicco in Gualdo last night. Although it was 10pm when we arrived, Michelle the lovely waitress was very helpful and friendly… read more
Sarah and Mark posted on 2009/06/22 10:04
Hi, I thought it was time to make an introduction. My name is Kevin and I'm married to Daniela, we have 2 sons, Giancarlo and Antonio. My better half… read more
Malty posted on 2009/06/21 12:22
The devastating earthquake that struck the region of L'Aquila on April 6th 2009 is long gone from newspaper headlines and television reports. However… read more
Sarah and Mark posted on 2009/06/13 04:58
As we're in the process of negotiating on 2 ruined farmhouses in Le Marche, the new Piano Casa 2009 rules pertaining to possible expansion of the… read more
brancusi posted on 2009/06/21 14:03
My final recommendation for mountain restaurants (at least for the moment) is La Cittadella, again in Montemonaco. A wonderful mountain retreat with… read more
Penny posted on 2009/06/22 15:21
sprostoni posted on 2009/06/20 11:56
Due to adverse weather conditions the organisers have no choice but to postpone the planned BBQ event; to be held at 'The Hideaway'; until next… read more
Andrew posted on 2009/06/20 12:40
I know this was on the old forum but I thought it was worth mentioning again. The restaurant Il Tiglio in Isola San Biagio (just outside Montemonaco… read more
Penny posted on 2009/06/22 11:10
Polenta is one of those Italian dishes that you either love or hate. Considered in the past as the poor people's staple diet it is nowadays served… read more
Gala Placidia posted on 2009/06/13 17:53
The base for many Italian sauces and dishes is the "soffritto" (sofrit in French, sofrito in Spanish), a mixture of some diced vegetables which are… read more
Gala Placidia posted on 2009/06/06 05:37
Posting on behalf of a fellow community member who arrived in Italy on the 17th (permanent move) and hired a car for the first few weeks until… read more
karenr posted on 2009/06/20 14:38
I have heard much about changes in planning regs enabling volume to be added to exisiting buildings.Anyone know where I can read the facts about this… read more
Johnt5152 posted on 2009/06/20 10:55
It is most important, if you own a property, to have a clear description for it. That is possible through the "visura catastale" which gives you and… read more
Gala Placidia posted on 2009/06/14 05:21
. I'm considering handing over ownership of my Italian Holiday Home to my kids. Does anyone know
How easy this is to do, and how costly?
Whether… read more
alan h posted on 2009/06/19 04:54
Hi, I just realised the forum changed places so here I am with an update from my last post.My child has been wanting an Italian passport to travel on… read more
Moon posted on 2009/06/04 07:13
The weather forecast for Sunday the 21st the day of our much planned BBQ, is looking iffy, we will be reviewing the forecast tomorrow at 6pm and will… read more
Angie and Robert posted on 2009/06/19 09:34
Hi everyoneI went up to Castelluccio on Friday to find out when the flowers on the crops of cultivated lentils and the wild poppies would be coming… read more
Kevan Cummins posted on 2009/06/15 04:07
Hello All. I have just found this group having returned from Italy yesterday. Nice place!I am exploring the region round Urbino and hope to take my… read more
Jacquie posted on 2009/05/24 06:09
Hi everyone. I used to be a member under the old system and although I didn't post very often I found a lot of useful information on the various… read more
Gerry posted on 2009/06/18 13:37
