| | Daughter C, like a great many Italian 9-year olds, goes to catechism class once a week, and after the class we both go to Mass (in case you were wondering, I am Protestant, but if she has to go so do I). A couple of weeks ago our Priest told us an African priest would be joining the Parish, and last night he said Mass. Quite well; his Italian is excellent, and his homily on John the Baptist and how he relates to Advent was also nice. Thirty years ago an African priest in rural Tuscany would have been unthinkable, but times are changing. | | Almost Wordless Wednesday: Happiest of Hanukkahs! Many holidays are celebrated with specific dishes. Hanukkah, on the other hand, is celebrated with a technique -- frying -- as the oil used to fry the foods commemorates the... Read more | To Warm the Heart It has been cold and blustery, and though we have been told it won't snow in Tuscany the clouds had that silvery gray look to them, and the air that... Read more | Dealing With Leftover Turkey? If you celebrated Thanksgiving, and can't face the idea of another turkey sandwich, think about making tortellini or cappelletti, two classic Emilian stuffed pastas that are perfect in broth. (You... Read more | Pasta al Forno, or: Lasagne alla Bolognese Lasagna is as regional as everything else in Italian cooking; if you ask for it in Emilia Romagna or Tuscany, this is what you'll get: pasta smothered with Bolognese sauce, béchamel sauce, and lots of grated cheese. In short, classic winter comfort food. | | | | Italian Food Ads | | | | Featured Articles | | | | More from About.com | | | | | | Great Gadget Gifts iPad or iPod? Kindle or Nook? Point-and-shoot or DIL camera? If you're confused by this year's must-have gadgets, check out our top picks. More>
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