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A fairly comprehensive list of words related to food and wine has been prepared by a few of us. It still needs revision, corrections, additions and you may be able to help as it is a Wiki.
Tue, 06/30/2009 - 04:31
It is official, the old Casino in Bagni di Lucca is reopening its doors after many years; however, it is going to be a modern version, more "little Las Vegas" style than its elegant and exclusive predecessor.
Mon, 06/29/2009 - 09:04
A few weeks ago I started a thread in the old forum about this topic. I still think that it would be great if we could all share our favourite recipes which our families and friends enjoy.
Fri, 06/19/2009 - 05:29
I think that there are quite a few members who have married overseas an Italian citizen; however, I am not quite certain whether they have registered their certificate of marriage before the nearest Italian Consulate.It is advisable to do this an
Tue, 06/16/2009 - 03:43
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 confirms many facts regarding your title.
Sun, 06/14/2009 - 05:21
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 in the best restaurants.
Sat, 06/13/2009 - 17:53
I have just seen on TV some images regarding the Treviso tornado. I sincerely hope that any members in the area have not suffered from this disaster.
Sun, 06/07/2009 - 16:44
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 cooked in a heavy pan with three tablespoons of olive oil (although some other kinds of oil and fa
Sat, 06/06/2009 - 05:37
Hi everyone, this is a warm invitation to joint this group and discuss Italian food, wine, regional cooking, recipes, tips, cooking utensils, history of cooking and any related subject you may wish to talk about.And welcome, Mimosa, glad to see t
Fri, 06/05/2009 - 08:28
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A roof is common property, you will have to pay 50% if there are only two owners.
Not easy to find outside that area in Abruzzo. Production is limited. There are Chinese copies... But not the same thing. This link may help http://copertemerlinotaranta.it/index.php/features
And concerning the cats...http://www.pettravel.com/immigration/Italy.cfm
This information may be of assistance http://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/entry-exit/non-eu-family/index_en.htm
Italy is a member of the EU and deposits are protected by law up to 100,000€. Here are some frequently asked questions and answers on this topic http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-14-296_en.htm
They are becoming very popular all over the world http://dinerenblanc.info
Grapevine Is an excellent source of information for the area.
Contact Rina, she is Italo American, a great and kind professional and she may be able to help. http://www.toscanarentals.co.uk
The city that fits your description is Lucca. Everybody rides a bicycle, the historic centre is pedestrian...and gorgeous and it has great communications. Plus it is a town with character and history. Pisa or Florence airports are close (less than 1 hour away), train takes you everywhere and Florence, Pisa, Volterra, Sienna, the Cinque Terre, Assisi, Gubbio, Todi, The Versilia, Bologna, Modena.... And even Portofino are day trips.....
Hi, I was hoping that someone closer to where your son lives will come up with a comprehensive list; however, this is my advice: there are two names that come to my mind immediately, one is the proverbial IKEA (www.ikea.it) and the Italian Mondo Convenienza (www.mondoconvenienza.it) and both deliver and assemble at an extra cost. It will also be important to check local shops and hypermarkets. As for second hand shops, they are not as popular in Italy as they are in other parts of the world. Markets tend to be devoted to antique and vintage items, and nowadays they are not cheap, as foreign dealers are buying from them and prices have increased dramatically. There are also outlets called "Mercatino dell Usato", but, if they are like their Tuscan counterparts, no bargains to be found. Good luck!