Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Info about foods that do not exist in Italy

(LAST EDITED / UPDATED: 17 JULY 2016)

Here are some links about foods [found in the USA, Canada, Ireland, England or elsewhere] that do not exist in Italy:

FOODS THAT DO NOT EXIST IN ITALY
    RELATED
    VIDEO
    • Source: YouTube – [Language: English; Country: Italy]
      • 10 Types of FOOD you NEVER serve to an ITALIAN in Italian Restaurants – "You know what I hate? When Restaurants try to change the REAL DEAL. The world is made up of hundreds of cultures and with them come all different types of food. AUTHENTIC FOOD. So why try and change the flavours and call it the same thing? It's not! Its FAKE! Check out my top ten worst FOOD NIGHTMARES. If you see any of these on an ITALIAN menu ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK. Because it's probably NOT Italian"  – Published on Mar 1, 2016 – by: Vincenzos Plate
      • Foods that Do Not Exist in Italy – "Here are some foods at are considered Italian in the U.S. but actually do not exist in Italy!" – Published on Mar 4, 2013 – by: Trisha OL 
    • X – "" – "" – Source: X – ""
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     [THIS SECTION WAS LAST UPDATED ON 2 JULY 2016.]
    * = Blog entry has been updated.

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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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    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, 26 February 2014: mercoledì, 26 febbraio 2014

    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.

    "Il cuoco mai muore di fame."
    "The cook never dies of hunger."

    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: 17 JULY 2016)

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

    Wednesday, February 19, 2014

    Info about, for or on blog entries on traveler Information for Italy and beyond

    (LAST EDITED/UPDATED:  22 FEBRUARY 2014)

    Here are some links on blog entries about, for or on traveler information for Italy and beyond:

    TYPE OF TRAVELER
    ADVICE / RECOMMENDATIONS / SUGGESTIONS
    "APPS" AKA APPLICATIONS
    CELL PHONES AND INTERNET ACCESS
    CRIME / PERSONAL SAFETY
    EATING
    ELECTRICAL DIFFERENCES AND TRAVELING WITH YOUR ELECTRICAL DEVICES
    FOOD
    HEALTH
    ITALY
    LANGUAGE
    MONEY
    MUSEUMS / MUSEI
    SHOPPING
    WEATHER
    WEB CAMS
    WHAT TO PACK
    RELATED
    MISCELLANEOUS
    + = Blog entry has a "Sound clip". Please turn on the speakers on your PC.
    * = Blog entry has been updated.

     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, 19 February 2014: mercoledi, 19 febbraio 2014

    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.

    "Anno di neve, anno di bene."
    "A snow year, a rich year."

    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: 22 FEBRUARY 2014)

    © Benjamin H. Licodo, 2005 - 2014, All Rights Reserved.


      Wednesday, February 12, 2014

      Info on some of the walled cities in Italy

      (LAST EDITED/UPDATED: XX MONTH 2014)

      Here are some links on some of the walled cities in Italy:

      WALLED CITIES IN ITALY

      RELATED
      VIDEOS
      MISCELLANEOUS
      • SEE ALSO:
        • TBS *, dated, xday, MONTH DD, 201X
      * = Blog entry has been updated.

       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 450+ 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, 12 February 2014: mercoledì, 12 febbraio 2014

      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.

      "Albero spesso trapiantato mai di frutti è caricato."
      "A tree often transplanted is never loaded with fruit."

      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 2014)

      © Benjamin H. Licodo, 2005 - 2014, All Rights Reserved.

      Wednesday, February 05, 2014

      Info on fun and interesting facts about Italy

      (LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 23 AUGUST 2016)

      Here are some links on fun and interesting facts about Italy:

      FUN AND INTERESTING FACTS

      RELATED
      • Fact on Italy - Answers to Facts about Italy before you Travel – "Fact on Italy. Get your facts about Italy straight before you travel. What kind of money do they use in Italy? Can you use credit cards and traveler's checks? Who can you phone if your credit card is stolen? Who is the leader of Italy? What countries share a border with Italy? What type of government exists today?" – Source: The Travel Italy Grapevine – "Your Food, Culture and Travel Guide"
      • X – ""  – "" – Source: X – ""
      VIDEOS
      • Source: YouTubeIT – "Language: English • Country: Italy"
        • 8 FACTS MOST AMERICANS DON'T KNOW ABOUT ITALY – "Did you know this facts about Italy?? Let me know with a comment!"  – "THIS IS MY POINT OF VIEW. EVERYTHING COMES FROM MY EXPERIENCES AND MY KNOWLEDGE. I AM NOT AWARE OF WHAT CHANGED THROUGH THE YEARS." – Published on Feb 24, 2016 – by: vvwonderland
        • Italy: 12 Fun Facts about Italian History, Traditions and Cuisine – "Italy – incredible European country, which attracts visitors with diverse tastes: superb fashion shows, world’s best resorts, exciting travel destinations, delicious cuisine, which reaches far beyond pizza and pasta, and finally, citizens with unusual but fun traditions and outlook on like. The regions of Italy are unique and have their own charm, so even visiting several of them (20 in total), one won’t be able to stay that he/she knows everything about Italy. The more you explore Italy, the more interesting things you find about Italy’s life, cuisine, traditions, ideals, language and culture. In this interactive video presentation of facts for kids and adults we have reviewed such unusual things about the country:"  – Published on Feb 14, 2016 – by: Datacube: awesome facts and interesting top lists
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      * = Blog entry has been updated.

       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 635+ 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, 5 February 2014: mercoledi, 5 febbraio 2014

      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 non fa, non falla."
      "He who does nothing makes no blunders"


      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: 23 AUGUST 2016)

      © Benjamin H. Licodo, 2005 - 2016, All Rights Reserved.

      Wednesday, January 29, 2014

      Info about, for or on an Italian pantry

      (LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 16 JULY 2014)

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

      "APPS" AKA APPLICATIONS
      • New Italian Pantry – ". . . Sara will help you stock your pantry with her favorite Italian staples, then show you which of the app's 75-plus recipes you can cook right now,either straight from your pantry or with the addition of a few fresh ingredients. The app is loaded with bells and whistles — including gorgeous photography by Michael Harlan Turkell, informational videos by William Hereford, automatic timers and instant shopping lists — that make cooking from an iPad easier than ever." – Sara Jenkins – Source: web site 
      • X – ""  – "" – Source: X – ""
      ARTICLES
      • Essential Italian Ingredients  – "Favorite store-bought ingredients for an Italian-American pantry"  – By Christine Quinlan – Source: FOOD & WINE – "INSPIRATION SERVED DAILY"
      • The Italian Pantry – Mar 4, 2008 – By Julie Wilson – Source: SAVEUR – "Savor a World of Authentic Cuisine" – "About
      • Italian Pantry Staples – "Cooking Italian food can be surprisingly simple and very rewarding. The key is to use fresh and delicious ingredients in a simple way that showcases their natural and delicious flavors. Here are a few key pantry staples that every Italian pantry should have."  – July 21, 2011 –  bio: Marcus Samuelsson –  Source: MARCUS  SAMUELSSON  – ""
      • X – ""  – "" – Source: X – ""

      BLOGS AND BLOG ENTRIES 
      BUSINESS
        DISCUSSIONS
        FOOD ITEMS / STAPLES / INGREDIENTS FOR AN ITALIAN PANTRY
        • 10 Must-Have Italian Pantry Staples – "Stock your pantry with these ten Italian ingredients and you'll be ready to cook the best Italian recipes any time. From pasta to, of course, EVOO, you'll have all the Italian cooking essentials." – Source: Every Day with Rachael Ray – "In the Magazine"
        • The Global Pantry: Italy – "Discover 25 of the most common ingredients in the Italian pantry."  – Source: allrecipes.com® – "Recipes and cooking confidence for home cooks everywhere"
        • Italian Pantry – "Keeping your pantry stocked with these fundamentally Italian food items will insure that a quick, simple, and fresh meal is only a moment in the making. Here are some of my favorites!"  – Mark Leslie – Source: BEYOND THE PASTA – "Recipes, Language & Life with an Italian Family"
        • An Italian Pantry – "Selecting the best ingredients is key." – ""– Source: Cooking Light – "Find Healthy Recipes, Nutrition Tips, and Guides to Healthy Eating"
        • The Italian Pantry – "Stock up on tomatoes, pasta and plenty of garlic, and fill your kitchen with the flavours of Italy. This is a pantry that is full of robust flavours, plenty of colour and is guaranteed to give you a good dose of the dolce vita."  – By Cassie Harrex– Source: BestRecipes.com.au – "MADE FOR SHARING"
        • The Italian pantry  – "By stocking your kitchens with a few basic ingredients, you will be ready to prepare many Tuscan and Italian recipes." – Source: Found in the Cooking Tips section of Tuscan Recipes – "Italian recipes from Tuscany, from soups to main dishes to dessert!" 
        • Italian Pantry Essentials – "Most of what makes up a typical Italian meal is fresh food, procured and cooked within hours of being eaten. However, pantry staples are used to turn these fresh ingredients into a vast array of dishes. Keep them in stock, and you will have a head start on most Italian recipes." – Source: EasyItalian-Recipes – "The ultimate site of italian recipes: techniques, tips and masterclasses"
        • Italian Pantry Essentials – "These Italian pantry essentials and staples are key items in my Italian kitchen (see chart below). If I've got these ingredients on hand, I can make just about any authentic Italian recipe in my family's recipe box. And you'll be able to make most recipes you find on this site!" – Source: Paula's Italian Kitchen AKA italianfoodandrecipes.com – "Italian Food and Recipes Easy, Time-Saving!"
        • X – "" – ""– Source: X – ""
        VIDEOS
        • The Italian Pantry – "Does your pantry have what you need to cook Italian? Watch and find out." – Source: .FoodNetwork.com – "is home to the food world’s most-inspiring videos, photos, tips and recipes from the best shows and chefs."
        • Italian Pantry Essentials – "You don't have to be Italian to cook Italian: the secret's in your pantry." – Source: Cooking Channel – "Recipes, Shows and Cooking Videos from Top Global Chefs"
        • X – ""  – ""– Source: X – ""
        MISCELLANEOUS
        * = Blog entry has been updated.

         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 450+ 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, 29 January 2014: mercoledi, 29 gennaio 2014

        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 saying, author unknown.

        "la cucina è il cuore della casa"
        "The Kitchen is the Heart of the 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: 16 JULY 2014)

        © Benjamin H. Licodo, 2005 - 2014, All Rights Reserved.