More Decadent Desserts

Oh my... This article has my taste buds on HIGH attention...

My favorite Italian dessert is definitely a sfogliatella... I can't wait to share these (maybe I won't SHARE) with the Study Abroad Students...


https://www.walksofitaly.com/blog/food-and-wine/best-italian-sweets-cannoli-gelato

More on gelato here, too.

What do Italian Children Eat for Lunch?

Study Abroad Students,

What do YOU mangia?  (eat)

Your research will be focusing on a topic of choice regarding Italian schools or children. This might be something we can all observe through our school visits: School Lunches.

I think you will be amazed...







Here's some info to get you thinking:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/25/school-lunches-around-the-world_n_6746164.html?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000063

Do YOU gelato?

If you have never had it.... you are in for a creamy, delightful experience.

Study Abroad students, finding a favorite flavor and learning how to pronounce it correctly is ONE of your assignments...

Ready???

SET!!!!!


TASTE!!!

http://www.panoramitalia.com/en/food-wine/article/loves-gelato/243/

Venice

Welcome to Venice - Venezia...

Take a ride down the Grand Canal.

Hoping we will take a side trip to Murano for the glass blowing factories, and to purchase some beautiful handmade beads

Take a few minutes to explore through this video...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue1IBhf_wdc#t=40 

Rome - RRo-mmmaaahh

http://traveluto.com/best-things-to-do-in-rome/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=ad&utm_campaign=rome-01-15-15

Check out Traveluto's Best tThings to do in Rome

How to Pack your Bag

Pack like a Pro!

Remember the fire drill:  Stop, Drop, and Roll?  The same goes for packing to fit the most in your suitcase and get the least amount of wrinkles (not on your face, but in your clothing!

Make sure to view these videos and read the information.

My simple tips...

1. Take LESS than you plan...

2. Mix and match - tops and bottoms are better than dresses. If you get a top stained, you can mix in a different top...

3. Lightweight layers... A short sleeve or sleeveless top becomes warmer with a sweater over it... on a hot day that starts off cool, the sweater can be removed. If tit starts to rain, you'll appreciate the extra layer.

4. Stop (think about the necessity of the item), Drop it on your bed, roll it tightly and place in your suitcase.

http://www.direct-travel.co.uk/infographic/packing/

GaaaahhhhhhLLLLLLiCCCCC

Garlic is definitely the staple of Italian food....

But peeling fresh cloves can lead to frustration by the skins sticking to your fingers. Garlic burns under your fingernails,  and you can end up smelling like an Italian dinner!

I have seen this done on several different videos, and have not been able to get it to work yet, but... here's another one I found.

Will definitely keep practicing, as you can see the benefits!

Garlic Peeling:     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d3oc24fD-c

Have fun...

...and Now cooling with it:  


Make a nice plate of Aglio e Olio (Garlic and Oil)


http://abc.go.com/shows/the-chew/recipes/spaghetti-aglio-e-olio-mario-batali

Mangia!      Delicioso!

Someday My Prince Will...

Who needs a Prince? 

          We can visit some of these castles... A teacher friend lives nearby... 

we will be visiting her classroom in Aosta.

http://www.lovevda.it/en/culture/castles

photo from:  http://www.lovevda.it/en/database/8/castles-and-towers/sarre/sarre-royal-castle/1131#

Marciano photo of Pavone Castle near Aosta '14

Aosta Information

This is the English Language link to the Aosta information about Roman architecture.

There is so much history here, it is amazing.

http://www.lovevda.it/en/culture/roman-architecture

Taking the train in Italy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6n8rITO1Eek

Memories of Venice

As I prepare the final stages of planning for the Study Abroad trip, I recall wonderful memories of Venice...

Here is the room of our honeymoon in 2003, on the Grand Canal... SO amazing...

We had a double balcony and sat an watched and listened to the sounds of the city.

http://www.otel.com/hotels/locanda_ovidius_hotel_venice.htm

When I was 16, my sister and I shared a room on the Grand Canal at the Danieli... 

on the night of the full moon.

This is where I had breakfast for 3 days...http://www.danielihotelvenice.com/en/gallery

and our room overlooked the Grand Canal on a night of the full moon.

I will definitely take students here... but I doubt we could afford an espresso these days...


http://www.danielihotelvenice.com/en/gallery/lobby

When I win the lottery, I will stay here again...

Tips on how to behave

Kissing, handshakes, no feet on chairs or tables...

Grazie Dominic and Frank.

http://everybodylovesitalian.com/italy-travel-customs-etiquette-italy-tips/

More about Italy - NIAF

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) http://www.niaf.org  offers tons of information and events.



Also on Facebook:   The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF)

The original Pay it Forward - Buy a coffee, get a coffee...

 
In Naples, people buy 2 coffees... one to drink, and one to give. Read about it here...

https://niafblog.wordpress.com

Una caffe... per favore.

Saying Excuse me In Italian

Pardon me... Forgive me... Necessary phrases....

"Excuse me, I think this shopping bag belongs to you." Pardon me, can you direct me to St. Mark's Square?" "Forgive me, I didn't mean to be late for the bus." I'm sorry, but why do you have three heads in one?" 

"Mi Dispiace -(mee  diss-pee-aaah-chay). This phrase will take on a kind of dearness coming from you, as an American trying to be pleasant. USE it frequently and the locals might take pity on you.  It works for me.... 

Frank and Dominic continue their teaching of phrases from their web site.

http://everybodylovesitalian.com/say-excuse-italian/

Visit often to learn key phrases that will come in handy during our trip.

Grazie... Fa Bene.