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Buon Ferragosto !

Italy wide, everyone today celebrates Ferragosto. This ancient festival — ” feriae Augustae” in Latin — was decreed a day of holiday throughout the Roman Empire to […]

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Where am I going in September and October ?

I have so often written in these Travel Letters about this, but I can’t help myself. Despite living here nearly all of my life, the […]

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Longing for Italy

There are moments when I am not in Italy and when I am overwhelmed by a longing for it. As you review the photo essay […]

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Primavera !

Spring is here ! In Rome, we are celebrating with vignarola, which is spring in your bowl, a combination of artichokes, peas, fava beans, spring […]

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Italian Father’s Day

Italian Father’s Day falls today, in coincidence with the feast of Saint Joseph, an older dad whom it is nice to celebrate with various wonderful […]

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An Evening with Carlo Noro

Last week’s dinner organized by Slow Food here in Rome was among the best meals we have ever eaten anywhere. Both Carlo Noro’s remarks about […]

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Marjorie’s Italy Blog comes to you from Italy and is a regular feature written for curious, independent Italy lovers. It is enjoyed both by current travelers and armchair adventurers.