My Italian Citizenship Ceremony Video!
Video of Italian Citizenship Oath Ceremony held in America. Plus, how long it takes to become an Italian citizen and why dual citizenship is worth it in 2022!
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Our Crazy Story of Moving to Italy During COVID
Today was supposed to be the day. On March 31, 2020, Paolo and I were supposed to move to Italy. It feels like ages since we clinked glasses over our decision. It wasn’t. It was November 2, 2019. Sitting on our couch in Camas, Washington we were deep into one of our soul-stirring conversations. We’d…
What to Wear to a Wine Tasting + Wine Tasting Etiquette Tips
When wine tasting leave the high heels, perfume, and neck ties at home. Opt for business casual attire and avoid white when tasting red wine.
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10 Wine Photography Tips to Gain Twitter Followers
One needs to look no further than Twitter on #WineWednesday to see the impact beautiful wine photography has on wine lovers. It’s ridiculous! Frankly, it’s also ridiculously fun. Bottle shots are the most common. Wine labels are works of art and all the pertinent information is there. Simply put, they work. People will “like” them. Still, not being able…
How to Pronounce Willamette Valley Correctly
What words should one learn to properly pronounce before moving to Oregon? For this wine lover, the answer was easy, Willamette. While it's true Willamette Valley is far more laid back than say, Napa. Mispronunciations that big, are ripe for a correction.
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Five Reasons Boxed Wine is Good!
My Italian father-in-law, Pier Luigi, tells great tales of his father Massimo, mocking him for buying 750 ml bottles. Waste of money! Nonno Massimo would go to his local Piedmontese producer and fill a damigiana. A damigiana is 54 liters. I know! Kinda mind-blowing right. Nonno Massimo would then transfer the wine, two liters at a time into…
Authentic Ribollita Recipe
Ribollita is a rustic vegetarian soup of bread, black kale, savoy cabbage, and beans. Authentic Ribollita recipe video + discovering Ribollita in Tuscany.
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First Trip Tips for Three Days in Venice
What to expect from your first trip to Venice, Italy. From navigating and nighttime safety tips to knowing where to eat!
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Green Card Interview Questions
I was an introvert, facing personal questions, with right and wrong answers. The right answers, keep the love of my life by my side. The wrong answers, well we just didn’t know. This was the single most important thing, I have ever done in my life and I started, by messing up. Back in 2013 my husband and…
Bathrooms in Italy, 17 Funny Tips for Americans
Curious what bathrooms are like in Italy? Bidets to missing toilet seats. What to expect from public and private bathrooms in Italy.
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