Thought Christmas was over? So Friday was Epiphany (the day everyone realised Jesus Christ was the son of God) and it was Orthodox Christmas. For me it was the second day of freedom after my children had been on holiday for a MONTH! Freedom here is actually code word for a month’s worth of admin…
Bologna: A food lover’s heaven
Bologna is a food lover’s idea of heaven. Piazza Maggiore is the heart of the city and ground zero for food sightseeing. Even Eataly (the Italian gourmet food emporium) has opened a branch on one of the major food streets leading off the east side of Piazza Maggiore (Via degli Orefici). Along the streets of…
One good reason to eat lasagne today
Today is la Befana in Italy, otherwise known as the Epiphany. It marks the last of the 12 days of Christmas which begin on December 25th (Christmas Day). It is also a feast day to commemorate the visit of the Three Wise Men (Magi) to bring gold, frankincense and myrrh to the birth of Jesus…