There are similarities and differences between Christmas in America and Christmas in Italy. The Christmas holiday originated with the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25, a day around the shortest day of the year. Therefore, the main reason we celebrate the holiday is to celebrate Christ’s birthday. Another reason for celebrating Christmas includes the
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Farfatelle, Wandi, Guanti – Different Names, But Same Delicious Treat
We’re walking down sidewalks of Biscotti, along streets lined with Cannoli through neighborhoods with rows and rows of Tiramisu – now we notice the lovely clumps of Farfatelle that dot the lawns in the neighborhoods. Though a simple dessert, these delightful love knot / bow tie shaped cookies make such pretty arrangements. The sugar sprinkled
Vegetable Medley
Summer is the best time of the year to eat fresh vegetables. I like to mix a variety of vegetables together to make a vegetable medley. I prefer leafy greens, but I love carrots, squash and zucchini. Zucchini and squash are great alone or paired together making a lovely arrangement of colors. As a matter
Marcilio Ficino’s Italian Renaissance Did Not Include Da Vinci’s Theory of Knowledge
The idea that the world is approaching a crisis is now widespread. Fossil fuel dependency, a shortage of drinking water and available food supplies for an overpopulated planet, together with a desire to acquire more efficient weapons of mass destruction are summarised by the Darwinian concept that nature is now preparing to cull out those
Three Great Greek Vegetarian ‘Mezes’ (Little Dishes)
When I first met my American Greek husband, he had his American food lover head on: (excuse my punctuation – I’m used to writing recipes). Sandwiches with thick slices of meat between thick slices of crusty white bread Lots of crab, other shellfish and fish Salads Barbecues Italian food Of course Greek food – his
Playful Attraction Gambits That Work Every Time When Picking Up Girls
If you can get a girl to laugh, then you’re doing pretty good. Unless, of course, she’s laughing AT you with her friends at your completely lame pick up attempts. But we’re talking about good laughs, the kind that get you closer and closer to slipping in between her sheets and blowing her mind again
The Best Way to Ask Single Women Out on a Date
The way you ask for a date with single women can make a big difference in whether she accepts or declines. Also, it’s very important that you feel confident in advance that she is going to accept your invitation to get together for a date. Whatever you do, don’t expect a “no” answer in advance
DeLonghi EC701: 5 Must Know Facts about the DeLonghi EC701
Manufactured in Italy – Most people will overlook this; but when you have owned a real Italian espresso machine like I have, you learn to appreciate the Italian manufacturing process more than you appreciate your plastic coffee maker. I used to use a black and Decker coffee machine, and I would just run the coffee
Go Slow in Tuscany
I was interested (and I must admit, a little surprised) to read recently that Italy is the European leader in organic farming. Living here in Tuscany, it’s clear that there is definitely a growing culture of farming and eating more organic food, but I somehow expected wealthier, seemingly more “progressive” countries (such as Germany) to
Settebello: A Sought After Italian Experience
We pre-checked out Settebello one night after seeing it across the parking lot from our frequent coffee spot and children’s play place, Kinderland. Its dim lighting and modern rustic styling were just our taste. From the doorway, we saw a private liquor room and a burning hearth just past a bar. We took their high-quality
Top Secret Never Tell Neufchatel Alfredo
This alfredo sauce has it all; it’s low fat, tasty, and easily made in 20 minutes, SHUSH don’t tell. After all, it took quite a bit of thought and time for me to finally divulge the secrets you now see listed. product marketed as a healthier low-fat alternative to cream cheese. It is not identical
Amazing Sweet And Sour Brisket
Growing up on BBQ, there were times that I just couldn’t find a good place for brisket. In fact more and more, you can’t find it anywhere. This is when I started to just make it at home. The only problem was that I didn’t always like to fire up the smoker. One day, a
How to Make Authentic ‘Pasta Asciutta,’ (Italian Tomato Sauce) to Eat With Pasta
In the South of Italy, there are variations on the recipe for making the tomato sauce that goes with Pasta. Here is a recipe, given to me by my Italian Mother in Law, who comes from Messina in Sicily. The tomato sauce can be eaten on its own with spaghetti, or used as a base
My Experience Paying a Bill in an Italian Village During the Corona Virus / COVID-19 Crisis
It was February 21 when I unknowingly relocated to the Italian countryside to hideout from the Corona Virus. At the time, this hadn’t been my plan because I was engaged in other activities. I had spoken with some friends and students about the likelihood that the Corona Virus would slowly travel across Italy. Although I
Top 9 Anti-Aging Herbs To Help You Look and Feel Younger
Did you know that the spices that you put in your food can help fight disease and slow down the natural aging process? If your like me and have a spice rack, half of the spices in the rack have hardly been used and in some cases never opened at all! After doing some research
The Perks of Using Fresh Pasta
One of the reasons I enrolled myself in cooking lessons is my desire to serve authentic Italian cuisine to my family. We are all lovers of anything Italian, most of all Italian food and as you may expect, our favourite is pasta. However, I found that the best chefs do not use dried or store-bought
Lasagna: Then and Now
Lasagna must be one of the most delectable dishes in the Italian repertoire. Lasagna, however, unlike most Italian dishes is not a simple preparation. Lasagna is a carefully planned assembly. While the individual ingredients of lasagna are rather straightforward, the assembly of those ingredients is very complex; and, depending it what you chose to include
The Most Lucrative Dissertation Defense
“Desperate University” is a college at the foot of a canyon in the Great Plains between Interstates 85 and 212 in South Dakota. The school includes undergraduate and graduate degrees for poor students with very little money. Founded in 1901 by an archeologist who got lost in the desert, apparently seeking old Spanish ruins. According
5 Tips to End Emotional Eating
If you are struggling with emotional eating, you’re not alone. I still catch myself doing it – just the other day I sat down in front of my computer and opened up a bag of Terra chips and started shoveling them in. I stopped myself before I ate the entire bag because I became aware
World Pasta Day
I just can’t believe it! A “World Pasta Day” actually exists! A day when the entire world has reason to rejoice. You can probably already tell that I like pasta. In fact, I’ve never met a pasta I didn’t enjoy. Whether it’s served with tomato sauce that’s simmered for hours, or a sauce that’s thrown
John’s Pizzeria, NYC – Not to Be Missed
Last night we discovered John’s. It first opened its doors in 1929 on Sullivan Street in Greenwich Village. After losing its lease, owner John Sasso dismantled the brick oven and moved it to it’s currant Bleecker Street address when it still turns out the renowned and legendary pizza. In 1984 John’s opened a branch on
Celebrate Charleston Food and Wine – Enjoy Mock Turtle Soup!
“HOW MUCH AM I OFFERED FOR THIS GOOD COOK? SHE IS AN EXCELLENT COOK: CAN MAKE THREE KINDS OF MOCK TURTLE SOUP FROM BEEF, FOWLS OR FISH” The above is an excerpt from the Charleston, SC Courier on March 22, 1865 recounting the Freedmen’s Jubilee Parade, which featured a black man on a float with
Can Acid Reflux Cause Weight Gain?
I wouldn’t necessarily say that acid reflux causes weight gain, but I would say that there are foods that most people eat every day for years that cause both acid reflux and weight gain. So it might seem like the acid reflux is causing the weight gain, but in reality, eating the wrong foods and
Italian Herbs Are Hearty And Healthy
Italian cuisine happens to be my all-time favorite! As a matter of fact I love it so much that I decided to plant my very own Italian herb garden right in my own kitchen. That way, each time I whipped up any of my delightful recipes all I needed to do was stroll over to
Celebrating An Italian Heritage In East Harlem, New York: Part I Of A 3 Part Series
A Backward Glance at the Old Neighborhood Italian Harlem, you could say it was a helluva’ neighborhood. Previously known as the “Little Italy of East Harlem”, it was located between 104th and 119th streets, from Third Avenue to the East River, and it once teemed with Italian immigrants running businesses. Since their arrival several generations
The Hazards of Soy
For years I have purchased soy milk, stocked it on my shelf, told myself I should open it and include it into my diet. After opening it though, it just sits in the refrigerator for a month or two. Then, of course, it’s too old to drink, so I throw it down the sink and
Chicken Recipe for Baked Ziti
It’s not necessary to have a party or celebration to cook something special for your family. Though everyone is really busy these days, it is worth having something that you will enjoy eating. For instance, Italian food: I picture a scrumptious cheesy, creamy meal that will leave a lingering smile on the faces of many.
Healthy Trans Fats vs. Unhealthy Trans Fats Revealed
I’m going to talk about something today that most of you have probably never heard…that there is a distinction between good trans fats and bad trans fats. There is some evidence that the good trans can help you with fat loss, muscle building, and even cancer prevention, while the bad trans fats have been shown
The Secret Ingredient to a Healthy Life
While in college studying nutrition, my friend heard from a teacher that it is easier for a person to change their religion than to change their eating habits. But necessity is the mother of invention. When my dad got sick and was hospitalized for cancer, I started researching to learn how to protect ourselves and
Superfood Splendor for Your Blender
The term “superfood” has been thrown around recently to describe many edible items that may not necessarily fit the bill. An unfortunate example of this occurred on a well know street where a big yellow bird and disgruntled trash dweller have occasionally been spotted. Yes, sunny day, sweeping the clouds away, on my way to
Healthy Chocolate Peanut Fudge Recipe
Chocolate Lovers Look No Further! Doesn’t sound like a healthy treat does it? So Is ‘Low Fat’ Really Healthy? Recent research is uncovering that ‘low fat’ actually means more sugar. Start reading your food labels carefully. There is nothing healthy about increased in sugar content or artificial sweetener! So if you are like me and
Graves’ Disease Diet Tips You Probably Don’t Know About
Before I discuss some Graves’ Disease diet tips that can help restore your health back to normal, let me first tell you that not only am I a licensed healthcare professional, but I was personally diagnosed with Graves’ Disease. And nutrition definitely played a huge role in restoring my health back to normal. I will
Healthy Diet for Hemorrhoids Prevention
Following a healthy diet for hemorrhoids prevention is not only great for colon and digestive health, but astounding for one’s entire body inside and out. People that eat a healthy diet feel fantastic inside while their outer appearance looks radiant. It will improve your overall quality of life. Unhealthy fatty junk food and processed foods
You Don’t Need Food Supplements to Stay Healthy
Are you taking food supplements? Why? If you answer “To stay healthy,” then you are off the mark. I take Kirkland’s Mature Multi because my daughter insists that I should (and pays for it, too). Otherwise, I would go with Dr. Donald McCormick, Ph.D. and Emory University professor emeritus of biochemistry who said, “A lot
The Only Reason We Are Over Weight Is Because We Overeat
If you have been following me for a while you would know that I always describe “Natural Eating” as being not about what you eat but how you eat. Today I wanted to discuss why we eat and why so many people are overweight. In my opinion the only reason we are overweight is because
How to Lose Weight With a Foreman Grill
If President Obama made me his food czar, I would require everyone in the country to purchase a George Foreman grill. Besides making ole George Foreman a billionaire, it would trim inches from your waist and make you the envy of every Weight Watchers client. This fat zapping machine cooks up just about any hunk
4 Excuses To Avoid Healthy Eating And Exercise – Which One Do You Use?
In this day and age, it is taken as a Universal truth that we need to eat healthier and exercise in order to increase the quality and quantity of our lives. This means eating regular servings of fresh vegetables, fruits, nut, grains, seeds and any natural food mixed in with regularly moving and challenging ones
Christmas Is Not a Diet Killer and January 1st Is Not a Magic Diet Fixer
It’s the season for sweet treats, heavy foods, and overeating. Obviously my patients want me to fatten me up for something special because this is a pretty close representation of what my reception area looks like: It’s that time of year where even the guys with the most strict eating habits break down and have
How to Get Ripped and Shredded 8 Pack Abs – The Simple Way
8 pack abs have become the latest ‘in thing’ when it comes to a ripped and shredded abdominal section. This is because of the rise of celebrities like twilight star Taylor Lautner and the number one fitness model Greg Plitt. With the rise of such celebrities, it was only natural that people’s desires to acquire
Lipotropic Injections – How Effective are Lipotropics Shots For Weight Loss – My Story
First, what exactly are lipotropics? They are substances that help dissolve or break down fat so that it can removed from your body through your waste. How do lipotropic injections help you get rid of fat? They stimulate the creation of lecithin in your liver. This helps to make the cholesterol in your body more
Easy Healthy Diet From Paleo Cookbooks
Everybody in this universe wants to lead a healthy life. Most of us are not successful in achieving a normalized body health. Obesity is the main problem for many of us. It is not needed to waste time in gym sweating with the heavy objects. Simply boosting our levels of general daily activity can improve
A REAL WELLNESS PERSPECTIVE ON WEBMD’s FRIGHTFUL OXYMORON
WebMD produces a daily E-newsletter called Inside WebMD. Targeted to laypersons, it’s free and informative with tips that help readers recognize, understand and deal with common medical issues. However, the December 18 edition contained a piece about lifestyle that illuminates a common problem when doctor organizations promote healthy behaviors. Doing so, of course, is a
Nutrition Tips For a Healthy Pregnancy
So I got pregnant with no family or friends with kids to give me any tips, and never had any close contact with pregnancy or babies. What should I eat to help my baby develop healthy and strong? I was clueless and went to obstetrician with so many questions that I didn’t know where to
Get Off the Damn Grid in 5 Minutes!
How Will Smith Dropped Kicked the GRID! Who says we can’t change the world in 5 minutes? Imagine human beings who know the true scope of their power–the power to instantly create: non-violence, perpetual kindness & love, sustainable health, free education, food & shelter, and a quality lifestyle for all human beings. Just imagine-is it
We’re Wired to Maintain a Healthy Weight
Suppose you had a “fat meter” that would send a loud “STOP!” message to your brain once you’d accumulated enough fat. Suddenly, you’d have no desire for pizza, ice cream, or potato chips. You’d look at these favorite foods, even smell their enticing odors, and wouldn’t even be tempted. Or maybe you would decide to
Too Much on Your Plate?
When we want to lose weight, we find an eating plan that makes sense to us. We learn the principles, commit to the strategies, eat according to plan and lose weight. This should be the end of the story. But it’s not. For over 99% of people the story does not end there. What happens?
Wear Your Curves Proudly – You’re A Healthy Beautiful Woman
I start my day by hitting the gym for an intense workout session; I do strict diets hoping to shed some weight. I swear I do not do this because my body doesn’t impress me, but because it doesn’t impress the society. Every day is a struggle – a neighbor, a relative and sometimes even
Natural Acne Cures – 5 Healthy Foods That Cause Acne Breakouts
You can cure your skin problem with natural acne cures. There is no need to resort to expensive over-the-counter products. Did you know that there are extremely healthy foods that make acne worse? Your health-conscious diet could be causing your breakouts. These are the most dangerous foods because they are hiding behind the mask of
The 3 Things I Did To Help Me Lose Weight
Have you been looking for help losing weight? Then pull up a chair and buckle down, because this is what you’ve been looking for. In this article, I’m going to show you three methods I did to help me lose weight quickly and easily. First, I took pictures of myself for before and after comparisons.
5 Keys to Speeding Up Your Metabolism to Lose Weight While Eating Healthy Good Nutrition
Daily Quote: “Exercise helps you lose and control weight in two ways. First, by elevating your metabolism you burn more calories. Second, by building muscle – which requires more energy to maintain – you use even more calories. Exercising promotes better elimination and circulation that helps body cleansing!” – Paul Bragg “Breathing deeply, fully and
How To Successfully Keep Up With Your Diet
To keep on top of your healthy diet you need to allow yourself time to eat mindfully. You also would need time to wind down after a hard day at work or doing housework. Also, set aside half an hour per day to do your exercise. How can you achieve all those goals? 1. As
12 Healthy Healing Foods From the Bible
Why does our society seem to seek every way to overcome sickness and disease other than looking in the best Instruction Manual that’s been around for thousands of years? Why do we avoid the simplicity of the basics when it comes to our health? The “basics” I refer to are eating healthy foods, getting regular exercise and
How to Eat Healthy Using Simple Healthy Eating Math
Eating healthy is not complicated. It doesn’t have to be hard. Many of us overcomplicate it and make this WAY harder than it has to be. This makes it easy to get frustrated, throw up your hands and say “screw it!”, and go back to eating fried pooptaters from Applebee’s. So today, we’re going to
Fructose Malabsorption: When Fruits and Vegetables Aren’t Healthy
“Pregnant belly.” That was the most accurate way I could describe how my stomach used to look after eating. No more than a couple of hours after a meal, my abdomen would swell to more than twice its normal size, and the pain in my belly was intense. It often lasted for days, and despite
Healthy Body and Healthy Mind Lead to Good Life
A healthy life is important to lead a good life. Our health is like a wall pre-requisite to draw a picture. We are the architect of our own health. Either we prevent being unhealthy or cure the damage already done. Physical fitness is very vital. Fitness is a relative term. A sprinter should have a different
Eating Healthy Is a Must for Every Serious Entrepreneur
Healthy eating is all about balanced and moderate eating, consisting of healthy meals at least three times per day. Healthy eaters eat many different types of foods, not limiting themselves to one specific food type or food group. Eating healthy requires quite a bit of leeway. You might eat too much or not enough; consume
How to Lose 10 Pounds in a Week – 8 Proven Tips That Helped Me to Lose 10 Pounds in One Week
I desperately needed to lose weight for my wedding. I have lost 13 pounds on the first week, and 10 pounds on the second. This is quite a short time for losing weight, and not very healthy, I know. However, this quick weight loss success was a kick-start for my weight loss journey, and it
Healthy Cookware 101: Do We Know Everything About Cookware? Think Again
What might we not know about cookware, right? They’re pots and pans we use every day… That’s where we go wrong. Sometimes the most important things are right in front of us and we still choose to ignore their effect on our lives — cookware is one of those things. In order to cook healthy
Healthy Diet Amidst COVID 19
Maintaining a healthy diet remains an important part of boosting your immunity. While there are no specific foods that can help protect you from the pandemic COVID 19, a nutritious diet can boost your immune system and combat the symptoms. Let me remind you that a healthy diet is not about strict restrictions from food,
How to Stay Healthy Longer
I am promoting healthy living by encouraging everyone to get up close and personal with the food that you eat, have fun getting physical and socialize. Healthy living consist of the steps and strategies one puts in place to achieve optimum health. My steps include; maintaining a spiritual relationship, eating to live and not living