About Italian Food: This has been a difficult week

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Italian Food Italian Food Quick/Easy Recipes Le Basi Classic Recipes From Kyle Phillips, your Guide to Italian Food For those living in eastern Liguria and the Tuscan Province of Massa Carrara: What was several hours of steady rain for us in central Tuscany was a cataclysm for them, with -- in some areas -- more than a foot, 25 cm (and in some places considerably more) of rain in just a few hours. Walls of water engulfed the valleys and the towns in them, and though only a few people lost their lives destruction was widespread and in many places, especially Vernazza dn Monterossa in the Cinque Terre, and Aulla in the Val di Luni little is left. It's a mess. Views of the Damage Views of Brugnato and the Cinque Terre after, from a helicopter Ponte della Colombiera, a Bridge across the Mafra River, Before & After Floodwaters in the Cinque Terre's Monterosso Flooding in Vernazza, Cinque Terre Vernazza: The Aftermath Vernazza Before & After Aulla, After As I said, it's a mess. Almost Wordless Wednesday: Happy Halloween! I'll be the first to admit that this photo isn't strictly Halloweenish, but then again Italians have only been celebrating Halloween for about 20 years, and there are as of... Read more Halloween Party Ideas When I moved to Italy in 1982, American Halloween activities were novel enough to be mentioned on the evening news, and my friends would ask me furtively if the (adult)... Read more Almost Wordless Wednesday: Pecorino! Italy has an astonishing variety of cheeses, from fresh and elastic to aged and crumbly, from firm and delicately scented to runny and, well, smelly... Part of this richness derives... Read more Italian Food Ads Italian Food Italian Pastas Italian Appetizers Authentic Italian Italy Food Featured Articles Vegetables and Side Dishes Egg Recipes Cheese Dishes Cakes, Pies, Pastries, Biscotti and More Wine, Water, Coffe, and so on: Drink, in short. Italy: Living Here, Travel, People, and More   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More> This newsletter is written by: Kyle Phillips Italian Food Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Italian Food newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Italian Regional Cooking Baked Pasta: Lots of Variety! Favorite Fall Recipes Favorite Fall Risotti An Authentic Italian Meal Advertisement