This post describes Italian espresso, the main espresso-based drinks you can have in Italy, and the many ways espresso could go wrong outside of Italy.| www.disgracesonthemenu.com
An Italian in Canada is the story of me arriving in Vancouver in 2001, and discovering that "Italian Food" is quite different from the food of Italy.| www.disgracesonthemenu.com
“Personal space” is the cylinder of air surrounding each person which people consider as an extension of their body. In Italy, the average distance between acquaintances having a conversation is 2-3 feet, a distance that North Americans reserve for intimate relationships.| www.disgracesonthemenu.com
'Mercato' is the Italian street market, but what does it represent to the Italians? I asked friends from various parts of Italy to help me define it.| www.disgracesonthemenu.com
The Italian bar is nothing like a pub, it's more of a coffee shop that runs all day and that provides useful services for everyone on the go.| www.disgracesonthemenu.com
Whether you prefer it mild ('dolce') or sharp ('piccante') Gorgonzola is an Italian blue cheese of great qualities also used in many Italian dishes.| www.disgracesonthemenu.com