Tag Archives: Slow Food

Travel Tips Part Two–Italy’s Food

Posted on June 25, 2016 by msraaka

Everyone expects to eat well in Italy—after all, it’s where the Slow Food Movement started. Most restaurants and other food venues have been providing “fresh and local” for generations. However, there are a few tips to avoid those who cut … Continue reading →

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Tips for Travelers–Part 1

Posted on June 18, 2016 by msraaka

These tips are for travels in Italy, but they work for most any place you decide to travel. Major Cities Be An Early Bird- St. Peter’s Basilica opens at 7 a.m. most days. I’ve visited around 7:30 a.m. several times … Continue reading →

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Return to Rome

Posted on March 21, 2016 by msraaka

Almost everyone who visits Italy for the first time includes Rome in their itinerary. We give ourselves three or four days to see the most important sights and we leave the city exhausted and overwhelmed by all of the history … Continue reading →

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Reason 8-Slow Food

Posted on November 11, 2014 by msraaka

Continuing with the November theme ″Why I keep coming back to Italy″ is Reason Eight–Slow Food. When you arrive in Italy, it’s time to slow down and enjoy the wide variety of culinary delights. Although there is always the option … Continue reading →

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Reason Five: Italian Gelato

Posted on November 5, 2014 by msraaka

My husband has a saying, “The best gelato, is the one in your hand”. Maybe for him that’s true, but for me, the best gelato is in Italy. There is simply no place in the world that has mastered the … Continue reading →

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Language School in Lucca

Posted on June 22, 2014 by msraaka

The long gap between this blog and the last is due to my twelve day immersion into the Italian Language. Going to a language school in Italy is a fun way to meet more locals and get a better introduction … Continue reading →

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Back to the Bel Paese

Posted on May 8, 2014 by msraaka

After a long flight from Newark, NJ, with a few missed connections, we finally landed in Bologna for our first stop in Italy. Most people fly into Rome or Milan, but the Bologna airport is a less hectic option. The … Continue reading →

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A Day Trip to Bologna

Posted on May 31, 2013 by msraaka

Piazza Maggiore in Bologna The nice thing about renting our apartment in Reggio, is the convenience of being able to take short train trips to many interesting places nearby. One of our favorite cities is Bologna, which is about 40 … Continue reading →

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Why Reggio

Posted on May 20, 2013 by msraaka

Reggio Nell’Emilia Whether we’re in the U.S. or Italy, we’re often faced with the question, “Why did you pick Reggio Emilia?” In America, if you aren’t a preschool teacher, you probably have never even heard of this city. However, it … Continue reading →

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Savoring Sonoma

Posted on January 22, 2013 by msraaka

This post is long overdue, but I just couldn’t write about food until now. First, we overindulged during the holidays. Then, we started our healthy “cleanse diet” from Bon Appetít magazine. So, I didn’t want to think about all of those … Continue reading →

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