Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Info about, for or on Italian traditional holiday cakes

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: XX MONTH 2015)

Here are some links about, for or on Italian Traditional Holiday Cakes

ITALIAN TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY CAKES
  • Italian Traditional Holiday Cakes – "Many Different Italian Cakes & Recipes" Sat, 01/03/2015 - 12:22 – By Jackelin J.Jarvis, Edited by Francesca Bezzone, 01/03/2015 – Source: lifeinitaly.com – "Italy | Italy daily news, Weather, All you need to know about Italy"
  • Italy’s 6 Sweet Christmas Breads: Panettone and Beyond – November 25, 2011 – "" – Source: Found in the FOOD section within the WALKS OF ITALY BLOG – "ABOUT US" –ON THE WALKS OF ITALY – "TAKE WALKS WITH FRIENDS." – "ABOUT"
  • Panettone: The Big Bread – "Panettone, or "big bread," is a holiday tradition in Italy, where it is often given as a gift and brought to share. This sweet bread is enjoyed as a dessert, made up of a dough similar to sourdough, candied oranges, raisins and lemon zest." – "" – By Piergiorgio and Amy Nicoletti – Source: DELALLO® – "The George DeLallo Company was founded with the ideals of offering true authentic Italian foods with integrity and consistency."
  • Source: italy magazine – "Travel | Life + Style | Culture | Food + Wine
    • Carnival Chiacchiere - Dolce – ". . .Well, they have several names depending on the area you get them from: chiacchiere in the South of Italy and in Milan, frappe in Rome, Viterbo and Ancona, crostoli in Ferrara, Vicenza, Trentino and Friuli Venezia Giulia, bugie in Liguria and Piedmont, cenci in Tuscany, maraviglias in Sardinia, g alani in Venice and sfrappole in Bologna. . ."  – Thursday, February 12, 2015 - 08:– Germaine Stafford
      Germaine Stafford
    • Panettone VS Pandoro - The Christmas Cakes Battle – "No holiday meal is complete without dessert, but when it to traditional Italian Christmas cakes, will you be serving panettone or pandoro?. . ." – Thursday, November 27, 2014 - 11:20  – Katia Amore  
  • Traditional Italian Holiday – "Bauli prides itself in having combined the skill of homemade recipes with high technology to bring authentic Italian baked goods and holiday products to consumers. With respect for traditions and ancient recipes, Bauli products are oven baked and made with no preservatives, no artificial colors or favors and no genetically modified ingredients and are Kosher certified. The Bauli family’s guiding principle has always been a desire for excellence." – Source: Bauli® (bauliusa.com) – "AUTHENTIC ITALIAN"   – "Buongiorno Start the day.Italian way"
  • X – "" – "" – Source: X – ""
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That's it for Wednesday, 25 March 2015: mercoledì, 25 marzo 2015

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy. 

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb, author unknown.

"C'è sempre posto per un ultimo boccone."
"There's always room for a tasty treat."

When you have a free moment or two, please read my wife's interesting and entertaining blog about our life in Italy with photographs: Friends and Family in Italy

Going to Spain, read my new blog:
Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: XX MONTH 2015)

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Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Info about, for or on shopping in and around Bolognia, Italy

(LAST EDITED / UPDATED: 19 JULY 2015)

Here are some links about, for or on shopping in and around Bologna, Italy :

SHOPPING IN AND AROUND BOLOGNA
  • Best Kept Secret: Vintage Shopping in Bologna – Saturday, June 23rd, 2012 – blogger, freelancer and author: Frances M. Thompson AKA Frankie, or Bird – Source: As the Bird flies – "Travel and Other Journeys"
  • Bologna city guide: bars, restaurants, shopping – "A guide to the best restaurants, bars and shops in the Italian city of Bologna." – 10:23AM GMT 16 Jan 2009 – – Source: Found in the TRAVEL section – "PLAN WITH THE EXPERTS • BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE" – of The Telegraph – "Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph, Sunday Telegraph"
  • Galleria Cavour  – "luxury shopping in bologna"  – "" – Source: web site – "the art of luxury shopping" – In English, Italian
  • LAR SpA – "Today LAR SpA head quarter is in Casalecchio di Reno (BO) close to Bologna with 5000 square meters, including the warehouse, offices and the showroom of 400 square meters."  – "About LAR SpA" – Source: web site – "Gift items since 1950" – In English, Italian
  • centro navile – In Italian Only – "Navile Shopping Centre"  – "" – Source: web site – "EVENTI"
  • Shopping in Bologna – "When it comes to shopping, Bologna can hold its own against rivals such as Milan and Rome. Italy is renowned for its high quality clothing but shops are expensive. Italian sales (July/August and December/January) can throw up some great bargains, when prices are often slashed by up to 70%."  – "About us" – Source: World Travel Guide – "The best places to go in 2015"
  • Shopping streets – "Bologna is a good city for shopping"  – "Staff living in Italy introduce the hidden local spots. As well as normal tourist information, we guide recommended many restaurants, hotels, shops and more valuable travel information. Please use it for your wonderful sightseeing, honeymoon and study abroad in" – Source: AMOITALY – "means "I LOVE ITALY" in italian." – "Italy Travel Guide, About Italy Tourism & Tourist Information"
  • Where To Shop – "Guide to Bologna"  – "" – Source: Condé Nast Traveller – "Travel Magazine | Luxury Travel Advice & News"
  • X – ""  – "" – Source: X – ""
OUTLETS
LISTS
  • Factory outlet shops in Emilia Romagna – "Factory Outlet Stores in Bologna " – "" – Source: Factory Outlets Italy – "Day trips in factory outlets of Italian Fashion Designers" – In English, German, Italian
  • X – "" – "" – Source: X – ""
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  • 48 Hours In: Bologna – "This cosmopolitan city in northern Italy entices with dazzling culture, rich history and – naturally – food." – Saturday 02 April 2011 – By Aoife O'Riordain  – Source: Found in the TRAVEL section of independent.co.uk AKA THE INDEPENDENT – "News | UK and Worldwide News | Newspaper"
  • Bologna - Walking Around the Foodie Capital of Italy – "People claim to come here for study, politics or quirky medieval architecture. Secretly, it's for Italy's best pasta." – on Sep 10, 2010 – Author: garyspink – Source: EveryTrail – "is the best way to share trips, connect with other travelers and find great new things to do"
  • A Guide to Shopping in Italy for Hedonists and Bargain Lovers – "Italy is a shoppers heaven with something for everyone. The country is so stylish that even the cheap bargain stuff is chic. Let's start with a warning though. You must be aware when shopping in Italy that prices get marked up in tourist areas and also that there are a lot of things for sale that have been made in China or are knock-offs of well-known labels and designers, so keep your wits about you. Here are some tips" – Source: Found in the TRAVEL section of made-in-italy.com – "The Excellence of Italian Products"
  • Outlets in Italy – "your guide to outlets, shopping centers and shopping tours in Italy" – "Outlets per regions" – Source: web site – "Find your nearest outlet! [You can search: by Name or by using the pull down labelled menus: District, Region, Brand, Select Category" – In English, Italian
  • Where to Find Italy’s Best Outlet Malls – May 9, 2011 – "blog: About Us" – Source: Found within the Author Archive | Walks of Italy blog of the Walks of Italy – "Experience Italy. Take Walks!" – "About Us
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Please note: I do NOT represent or endorse any of these links nor do I receive payment for listing them in my blog.

That's it for Wednesday, 18 March 2015: mercoledi, 18 marzo 2015

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy. 

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb / saying, author unknown.

"la dotta, la grassa e la rossa"
"the learned, the fat and the red"

When you have a free moment or two, please read my wife's interesting and entertaining blog about our life in Italy with photographs: Friends and Family in Italy

Going to Spain, read my new blog:
Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

(LAST EDITED / UPDATED: 19 JULY 2015)

© Benjamin H. Licodo, 2005 - 2015, All Rights Reserved.

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Info on travel guides and tourist / travel information for Umbria, Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 11 JUNE 2015)

Here are some links on travel guides and tourist / travel information for Umbria, Italy:

TRAVEL GUIDES

  • The Complete Guide To Umbria – "Whether you take in the dreamy landscapes on foot, or stay in one of its grand country houses - this lush green region is sure to work its magic on you." – "Saturday 24 February 2007" – By Harriet O'Brien – Source: Found in the TRAVEL section of independent.co.uk AKA THE INDEPENDENT – "News | UK and Worldwide News | Newspaper"
  • Umbria Travel Guide – "Umbria" – "Overview | Hotels | Restaurants | Things to do | Tips and Articles | Area Guides" – Source: TRAVEL + LEISURE – "World Travel Guides, Articles, and Information"
  • Umbria Travel Guide – "An essential guide to Umbria covering the region's top attractions and hotels, plus recommendations on eating out, from Tim Jepson, our destination expert." – "" – Source: Found in the TRAVEL section – "PLAN WITH THE EXPERTS • BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE" – on The Telegraph – "Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph, Sunday Telegraph"
  • Umbria – "is a region in Italy. It is one of the smaller regions of Italy, has no large cities and a total population of less than a million but what it lacks in size it makes up for in the beauty of its agricultural land and in a large number of fascinating small towns to visit." – "" – Source: Wikitravel – "The Free Travel Guide" – In multiple languages
  • X – "" – "" – Source: X – ""
TOURIST / TRAVEL INFORMATION
  • How to do Umbria, Italy, on a budget – "Italy’s ‘green heart’ can be friendly on the wallet. Donald Strachan finds affordable ways to enjoy Umbria’s great walks, food, festivals and art" – Thursday 24 July 2014 05.59 BST – Donald Strachan – Source: Found in the travel section of theguardian – "Latest news, sport and comment from the Guardian" – "UK | World | Sport | Comment | CultureBusiness | Money | Life & style | Travel | Environment | Tech | TV | Video | Dating | Offers | Jobs"
  • Umbria – "Everchanging, untouched landscapes in the green of winding valleys make Umbria a region that will never fail to amaze. This region comprises mainly hills, mountains, hollows and plains and extends along the Tiber’s central basin. At the heart of the boot, it is the only region with no coastline. . ." – Source: ITALIA – "Italian Tourism Official Website" – "Discover Italy | Travel ideas | News | Video | Info | Maps" – In English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
  • umbria – "This description page of Umbria, region Of Italy, will guide you in planning your trip to Italy and help you to find useful travel information about this Italian Region." – "Overview | Culture  History  Food & wine | Things to do | View | Map" – Source: trips2italy – ""
  • Where to Go in Umbria, Italy – "Top Umbria Hill Towns, Sights, and Attractions" – By Martha BakerjianSource: Italy Travel section of About.com – "Our Story"
  • X – "" – "" – Source: X – ""
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  • Italy Travel Planner – "Easily create an itinerary based on your personal preferences: Which destinations to visit? For how long? What to do there?" – "" – Source: RoutePerfect – "Explore Europe YOUR way!" – "Plan your perfect trip to Europe!"
  • X – "" – "" – Source: X – ""
 WEATHER
  • Perugia, Italy – "About Us" – Source: Found in the AccuWeather.com (Italy weather) section of AccuWeather.com  – In multiple languages
  • Weather in Umbria – ". . .In the boxes below select where and when you're visiting and we'll show you the typical weather and average temperature, day by day, that you can reasonably expect during your vacation in Umbria. . ." – "" – Source: knowital – "For villas and apartments, we've got Italy covered."
  • X – "" – "" – Source: X – ""
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The above links as of this date are/were current. If anyone has any suggestions for any other additional web sites and/or links for reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this blog entry.

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Broken links: Since November, 2005, I have written over 500+ blog entries with 1,000's of corresponding links/URLs for Moving2Italy2, covering a varied and wide range of topics. In the event if you come across a broken link or a non-functioning link/URL, please post a comment and report the non-functional link. I wish to thank you in advance for assisting me in the ongoing maintenance and the updating of this successful and informative blog.

Please note: I do NOT represent or endorse any of these links nor do I receive payment for listing them in my blog.

That's it for Wednesday, 11 March 2015: mercoledi, 11 marzo 2015

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy. 

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb / saying, author unknown.
 
"Asino che ha fame mangia d' ogni strame."
"A hungry donkey eats any straw."

When you have a free moment or two, please read my wife's interesting and entertaining blog about our life in Italy with photographs: Friends and Family in Italy

Going to Spain, read my new blog: 
Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 11 JUNE 2015)

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Wednesday, March 04, 2015

Info about, for or on Italian superstitions

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: XX MONTH 2015)

Here are some links about, for or on Italian superstitions:

ITALIAN SUPERSTITIONS

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 For your specific interest, please search the web for further information using Google .

The above links as of this date are/were current. If anyone has any suggestions for any other additional web sites and/or links for reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this blog entry.

Please note: If you want me to reply to your comment or request any further information by email, please include your email address in a separate comment. I will NOT publish any comments with an email address in it.

NOTE: If you want to leave a comment, please leave it in ENGLISH.

Broken links: Since November, 2005, I have written over 500+ blog entries with 1,000's of corresponding links/URLs for Moving2Italy2, covering a varied and wide range of topics. In the event if you come across a broken link or a non-functioning link/URL, please post a comment and report the non-functional link. I wish to thank you in advance for assisting me in the ongoing maintenance and the updating of this successful and informative blog.

Please note: I do NOT represent or endorse any of these links nor do I receive payment for listing them in my blog.

That's it for Wednesday, 4 March 2015: mercoledi, 4 marzo 2015

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy. 

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb / saying, author unknown.

"Chi si volta, e chi si gira, sempre a casa va finire."
"No matter where you go or turn, you will always end up at home."

When you have a free moment or two, please read my wife's interesting and entertaining blog about our life in Italy with photographs: Friends and Family in Italy

Going to Spain, read my new blog:
Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: XX MONTH 2015)
© Benjamin H. Licodo, 2005 - 2015, All Rights Reserved.