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 A fairly comprehensive list of words related to food and wine has been prepared by a few of us. It still needs revision, corrections, additions and you may be able to help as it is a Wiki.
Tue, 06/30/2009 - 04:31
 It is official, the old Casino in Bagni di Lucca is reopening its doors after many years; however, it is going to be a modern version, more "little Las Vegas" style than its elegant and exclusive predecessor.
Mon, 06/29/2009 - 09:04
A few weeks ago I started a thread in the old forum about this topic. I still think that it would be great if we could all share our favourite recipes which our families and friends enjoy.
Fri, 06/19/2009 - 05:29
 I think that there are quite a few members who have married overseas an ½ûÂþÌìÌà citizen; however, I am not quite certain whether they have registered their certificate of marriage before the nearest ½ûÂþÌìÌà Consulate.It is advisable to do this an
Tue, 06/16/2009 - 03:43
 It is most important, if you own a property, to have a clear description for it. That is possible through the "visura catastale" which gives you and confirms many facts regarding your title.
Sun, 06/14/2009 - 05:21
 Polenta is one of those ½ûÂþÌìÌà dishes that you either love or hate. Considered in the past as the poor people's staple diet it is nowadays served in the best restaurants.Â
Sat, 06/13/2009 - 17:53
I have just seen on TV some images regarding the Treviso tornado. I sincerely hope that any members in the area have not suffered from this disaster. Â
Sun, 06/07/2009 - 16:44
 The base for many ½ûÂþÌìÌà sauces and dishes is the "soffritto" (sofrit in French, sofrito in Spanish), a mixture of some diced vegetables which are cooked in a heavy pan with three tablespoons of olive oil (although some other kinds of oil and fa
Sat, 06/06/2009 - 05:37
 Hi everyone, this is a warm invitation to joint this group and discuss ½ûÂþÌìÌà food, wine, regional cooking, recipes, tips, cooking utensils, history of cooking and any related subject you may wish to talk about.And welcome, Mimosa, glad to see t
Fri, 06/05/2009 - 08:28
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I don't know the Montecarlo area too well; however, I think that you would get more choices n Lucca. Also, keep in mind that in that case there will be traveling involved, even if it is a short distance. Do you know anyone living in Montecarlo itself? I don't think that you would find many locals through this forum...
Could the photographer or the wedding venue help? These services are generally coordinated by wedding planners, but they could help, particularly if they are locals.Â
Marconi, you need to call and talk to your bank manager as it is obvious that the problem starts with them. ½ûÂþÌìÌà banks are reluctant to answer emails unless you are well known by the bank. Next time you are in Italy, try to have a talk to a consultant, explain the fact that you have problems when you are overseas and try to get a contact name and email address that you can use, should the need arise.mwe try to keep an excellent relationship with our bank (know their names, bring little presents and send postcards) and I can assure you that they are extremely helpful and it does make a difference. Meanwhile, insist on talking to someone at the bank, as they are the ones who have the solution to your problem. Good luck!Â
Hi Paul, there is a place at Borgo a Mozzano  and another one at Fornoli, but I cannot remember the name. We changed to town gas as soon as we could. Gas bottles are very expensive and they do not last long. At the moment, there is a special offer from the gas company to have it connected at a fraction of the price we paid seven years ago. As for radiators, major hardware and DIY shops have them.Â
This may be of help i would say that calling a taxi will be the safest option.
I totally agree with the above advice. What you intend to do is extremely risky and Italy is full of half completed ruins/restoration projects which have not been completed. Restoring or rebuilding in Italy is not cheap and forget about the DIY projects. You will need to employ licensed contractors. The cost of connecting electricity and water can be very expensive depending on location, etc. Â Look for a place which is habitable and will only need cosmetic work. In today's market you will be able to find plenty of reasonably priced homes. Study carefully the offers. You will soon find which are fairly priced and you may even be able to make a counteroffer. It is a buyer's market. That's the best advice I can give you. Good luck!
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Jeanne, I would way that a personal letter with a few photographs of your side of the family - particularly the one of your cousin who resembles Antonio Caggiano - and a few stories about your grandfather and his terraced garden may get you a response. Many people do not like to answer emails from unknown people. You have nothing to loose.... Good luck!
Wow! This is Ancient History! I had almost forgotten this thread.....
I had a look at a possible connection between the Nanetti surname and Hermosillo in Mexico and I have found a certain Carlos Nanetti, born in Hermosillo in 1854, who was a prominent person there and a member of the Sonora Parliament. There are quite a few members of this family in the area and it may have happened that your ancestor emigrated to Hermosillo because of these family links. If you do a Google search using the words "Carlos Nanetti Hermosillo" you will find quite a few links, most of them in Spanish.