Ciambellina

Me = I write, I edit, I speak Italian, I teach & I do some translation, too. Plus, I love these little sugar-dusted donuts that the Italians call ciambelline. Ciambellina = Chah-Mm-Bayl-LEEna. Welcome & start reading!

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Il 4 luglio

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Ma lo sapevi che il 4 luglio fu il compleanno di Giuseppe Garibaldi ? Io no!
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Monday, June 29, 2009

Bocce in USA

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Yes, si gioca a bocce anche in USA..... Infatti, giocare a bocce negli ultimi anni è diventata un'attività ricercata fra i giovani che ...
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Program director job open in SIENA

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There are some GOOD jobs available for folks who know Italian and want to help American students find their way around Italy. Here's th...
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Italian Summer Picnic at Toscano and Sons

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Toscano and Sons will be holding an Italian Summer Picnic on Sat., July 11th at 4:30. It costs $20. Here's the menu to help you decid...
Sunday, June 21, 2009

Frittata di fiori di zucca=buona!!!

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When you start with homegrown ingredients like these, you really can't go wrong! So last week, Il Nostro Inviato made a wonderful frit...
Monday, June 15, 2009

Calamari -- that's what's for dinner!

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Oh I love calamari. I think I am probably preaching to the choir , but still, let me go on the record as being a lover of calamari so poster...
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Alfa Romeo Watch

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Ero in giro per la zona dove vivo e guarda che cosa ho trovato! Una vecchissima Alfa Romeo -- parcheggiata a due passi da casa mia. Ma gu...
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Saturday, June 13, 2009

Tram -- Firenze

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Tram Inserito originariamente da Lucy.Van.Pelt They've just about finished building the new tram line in Florence. Thanks to "Lucy,...
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Friday, June 12, 2009

American Murder Suspect Testifies in Italy

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Here's something that has captivated Italy..... American Murder Suspect Testifies at Trial in Italy By RACHEL DONADIO and SHARON OTTERM...
Thursday, June 11, 2009

Woke up this morning...and got myself some Dante!

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I woke up early this morning and reached for a book from the bedside table and what did I find? Dante's Divine Comedy . So I just starte...
Friday, June 05, 2009

Basilico!

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Il Nostro Inviato is growing basil ( basilico ) in an earth box my father sent us. We used some of the homegrown basil to make gemelli al p...
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Sunday, May 31, 2009

La vista del cielo...dall'Alfa Romeo

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Credo con questa settimana sia arrivato finalmente per sempre il bel tempo (speriamo!). E allora ci toccava andare per un giro con Alfa Rom...

Ecco il sole!

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La nostra gattona, Fiona , con suo posto al sole . (Avviso: Il Nostro Inviato ha scattato questa foto).
Saturday, May 30, 2009

Mario Biondi "This Is What You Are"

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Ilaria -- per te, un po in ritardo, per il tuo compleanno.
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Friday, May 29, 2009

Fiore di zucca=cena

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Dal nostro orto! Mi sa che questi fiori di zucca sono quasi pronti per mangiare! Voi che ne dite? Fiori di zucca fritti....buonissimi!

NYT: Berlusconi's Escapades Finally Raise Eyebrows

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Prime Minister’s Escapades Finally Raise Eyebrows By RACHEL DONADIO Published: May 29, 2009 The debate over Silvio Berlusconi is not just a...
Thursday, May 28, 2009

Berlusconi: "Non ho mai avuto rapporti piccanti"

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Silvio Berlusconi: "Non ho mai avuto rapporti piccanti con Noemi. Lo giuro sui miei figli." I just love the literal translation ...
Sunday, May 24, 2009

Olio d'ulivo

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I was afraid the opportunity to write about this olive oil had slipped through my fingers. After buying it for months, all of a sudden we co...
Saturday, May 23, 2009

NYT: Benigni Takes on Dante's Comedy

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Funnyman Takes on Dante’s ‘Comedy’ By BEN SISARIO Published: May 23, 2009 Roberto Benigni is about to begin a short North American tour of ...
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Saturday, May 16, 2009

"Family Guy" - Speaking Italian

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