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We all have cooking tips and techniques learnt through personal experience or because someone else was kind enough to tell us.

Tue, 08/04/2009 - 05:07

 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. 

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.  

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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Answer to: Gas Prices
Mon, 02/11/2013 - 05:11

Look at insulation as well, Simrose. It is not only having the right system for your house. The loss of energy can prove very expensive.

Sun, 02/10/2013 - 17:24

You are doing a great job, Badger. I must say that it is not easy to raise a leveret or a young rabbit. ONe of our daughters has been a volunteer at "Save a Bunny! for quite a while and babies are difficult to raise. You will find plenty of information and help on the Internet. On the other hand, keep in mind that it will be practically impossible to release it into the wild, as raising it by hand and getting it used to human contact will change it into a domestic animal. It would not last one hour into the wild.  In any case, you are doing a wonderful thing and I wish you, and the leveret, lots of luck. Please keep us posted.

Sun, 02/10/2013 - 09:33

It would be advisable to get three quotes before deciding. 

Sat, 02/09/2013 - 10:16

There is a lot of information from past threads if you enter the words "wifi modem" located at the top of the page, on your right. Last year, I purchased a WIFI modem from TIM and I am very happy with the results. I must say that our house fits your description.

Answer to: radiators
Fri, 02/08/2013 - 09:56

Local shops that sell domestic appliances should also be able to offer them or point you in the right direction. They also install them.

Answer to: Gas Prices
Wed, 02/06/2013 - 12:19

When we purchased our property, it had central heating, water heater and gas cooker all conected to gas bottles. I hated it! We quickly converted to mains gas and it is most convenient and safe. It is cheaper too. We had to pay for the conversion, but we consider it worthwhile. We also improved insulation to make the place more energy efficient.

Wed, 02/06/2013 - 05:49

The dinamic duo in action again!!! Where are the rest of the cronies? Do not bother to answer. The matter is closed. Finito!

Wed, 02/06/2013 - 04:09

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Tue, 02/05/2013 - 04:59

Italy has the largest number of World Heritage sites and attractions in the world. You will find plenty of information at or doing a Google search.  As for where to move in Italy... it is a tough choice

Tue, 02/05/2013 - 04:45

Gothic revival in America followe similar movements in Europe and lasted longer than in the continent It was not restricted to the reproduction of antique pieces, but it also included fantasy based elements. This piece is an example, as it adds neo-classical elements (sphynx). To like it or not... is a matter of personal taste. There are quite a few collectors of this style in America.A google search using the words "gothic revival furniture" will give plenty of information. You will also find some pieces through