Mushroom-Spinach Risotto
Last Tuesday, after a full day of work and two hours of class, I went to the grocery store. In my drowsy state of exhaustion, I decided I wanted rice. Unknowingly I purchased arborio, the kind of...
View ArticleMy First Time in an Italian Gym
After a desperate weekend of not feeling too great about myself, today I went and signed up for the gym. I was so enthusiastic that after a reception where I stuffed my face with mini sandwiches, I...
View ArticleThe Most Disgusting Pizza I’ve Ever Had
Who knew there could be terrible pizza in Italy. But trust me. There is. I witnessed it tonight. I’m going to blame all this on the fact that I don’t speak enough Italian to ask “what is on this...
View ArticleFriends Visiting
I’ve pretty much had the best week ever. As much as I love Rome, it can definitely get lonely. But this week has been full of friends! My friend, Ali, visited. Sadly, while I went to work she...
View ArticleHostaria Farnese and Sara’s Betrothed
We basically spent the Biscotti Queen’s last day in Rome just eating. I’ve eaten so much I don’t even want to look at food anymore. The thought of pizza makes my stomach turn (more on that later). But...
View ArticlePicnic at Villa Borghese
Yesterday was pretty much amazing. I slept in. Had oatmeal for breakfast. I know that sounds silly but I’ve been getting super tired of Italian food. Anything tastes remotely like home makes me...
View ArticleEaster Weekend
Easter weekend was a four and a half day weekend for me, and it was great. The weekend started Thursday at noon, when Lis and I left work early and headed to the airport for Ibiza! This also marked...
View ArticleGelateria del Teatro
I like weird food. I pretty much always want to try new weird combinations of things. Honestly, I think it sorta frustrates my family around the holidays, maybe not so much my sister but definitely...
View ArticleAmazzzing Dessert
Last night, the other grads and I went out for “fancy dinner.” We went to a restaurant called Renato e Luisa. It was pretty delicious. If you’re in Rome, I recommend it. And if you go, promise me...
View ArticleTraveling: Planning a Trip to Peru
My blog is a food blog. I know this, you know this, we all know this, but it’s also a little bit about me. And you want to know something about me? I love to travel. To me, traveling is more than...
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