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Comment on Tuscan Traveler’s Tales – Graffiti, Then and Now by When a Vacation Disappoints | Postcards & Prose

When a Vacation Disappoints | Postcards & Prose — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:26:13 +0000

[...] it’s a cultural thing that I don’t understand. It sounds as though the graffiti, at least, is a centuries-old tradition, one the city of Florence has tried, unsuccessfully, it seems, to direct towards walls specifically [...]

Comment on Italian Food Rule – No Doggy Bags! by Ann

Ann — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:31:29 +0000

Thanks for the Sweden perspective, Kim! I only wish Italy would take such a fun approach to doggy bags as Dogge and his friends. It actually might work. Stay tuned for the second serving of Italian Food Rule – No Doggy Bags!

Comment on Italian Food Rule – No Doggy Bags! by KimGM

KimGM — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:54:44 +0000

Cool post! It’s interesting too with the new doggy bag movement here in Sweden–it’s still not that common to ask for one even though they are trying to encourage people to try it. Most Swedes think it’s embarrassing to ask for a container to take the rest of the meal home. They think it makes them look low-class (yes, this is what my students used to tell me when I was still teaching). Yay to Dogge for not taking himself too seriously and playing with his image!

Comment on Mangia! Mangia! – Cioccolata Calda, the Best Florence has to Offer by Ann

Ann — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:56:34 +0000

As you know… presentation is everything!
That’s great that you will be back in May! Let me know your schedule when you have it…

Comment on Mangia! Mangia! – Cioccolata Calda, the Best Florence has to Offer by sandi @the whistlestop cafe

sandi @the whistlestop cafe — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:16:21 +0000

Ciao Ann
I love that you take points off for a paper cup. I will have to join you on the search for perfection… In May~
Sandi

Comment on Mangia! Mangia! – Gelato and Hot Chocolate Together! by Mangia! Mangia! – Cioccolata Calda, the Best Florence has to Offer | Tuscan Traveler

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:19:56 +0000

[...] calda in Florence, Catinari is the best in quality, quantity, presentation and experience. Vestri comes in second in taste, but the plastic cup is a flaw. Grom serves three interesting versions of [...]

Comment on Mangia! Mangia! – Christmas Lunch with Chiara Latini by sandi @the whistlestop cafe

sandi @the whistlestop cafe — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 02:47:05 +0000

this sounds wonderful~ Most importantly.. the chance to spend time with friends!

Comment on Mangia! Mangia! – Thanksgiving in Florence by Mangia! Mangia! – Christmas Lunch with Chiara Latini | Tuscan Traveler

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:13:39 +0000

[...] last one. We decided to eat Christmas lunch with Chiara Latini near Certaldo the day after we had Thanksgiving dinner with her parents at Osteria di Giovanni in Florence. And we did so – along with over a [...]

Comment on Mangia! Mangia! – Cioccolata Calda, Florentine Hot Chocolate by Ann

Ann — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:07:51 +0000

That’s going to be my next post on cioccolata calda! Thanks!

Comment on Mangia! Mangia! – Cioccolata Calda, Florentine Hot Chocolate by Ellen

Ellen — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:08:16 +0000

Have you tried Arte del Cioccolato on that tiny, cute alley off Via Porta Rossa? They have all good things “cioccolato” cold and hot.