Heather Broster
My son started piano lessons a few months ago, and while I usually have to coax him into practising with rewards such as TV time or ice cream, he is definitely starting to show some significant progress. In fact, I could even say ci sta prendendo la mano! prenderci la mano to get the hang …
Perhaps it’s due to the heat, or the fact that I’ve hardly had a moment to breathe this entire summer between il lavoro (work), prendermi cura (taking care) of my son, and trying to find time to mantenermi in forma (keep fit), but lately I’ve been feeling more listless than usual and less enthusiastic about …
The Italian word parte has so many meanings! Let’s put it to the test with a sentence that fits three of them into just one line: Non voglio prendere le parti di nessuno, ma so benissimo da che parte parte questa critica. I don’t want to take sides with anyone, but I know exactly where …
In Italian, much like in English, there is a wide range of expressions you can use to bring a conversation to a natural close. A simple and friendly Ci vediamo! (See you!) works perfectly when you’re not sure when you’ll meet again, while more specific options allow you to indicate exactly when you’ll see someone …
Imagine biting into a scrumptious-looking ciambella (doughnut), only to discover that something about it isn’t quite right. Maybe it’s uneven, maybe it’s collapsed, or maybe, just maybe, it’s missing that all-important buco (hole) in the middle! (Can a doughnut really be called a doughnut if it’s missing the hole?!) This situation perfectly captures both the …
Put together some basilico (basil), pinoli (pine nuts), fresh parmigiano and aglio (garlic), along with some olio d’oliva (olive oil), succo di limone (lemon juice), and sale (salt), and what do you get? One of the most delicious sauces on the planet: pesto! pesto pesto sauce / black and blue Pesto is also widely known …