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Ivrea – Castle / Castello
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano TikTok video of Castle / del Castello We had a wonderful time exploring Ivrea with our friends; Walt and Karen who were visiting from Canada and Franco who lives in Vercelli. Information on Ivrea Sights Ivrea Castle, locally known as Castello di Ivrea , is a medieval fortress located in the historic center of Ivrea, a town in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. The castle was constructed in 1358 by Amadeus VI of Savoy, often called “th
Maria Scuor
Feb 104 min read


World Nutella Day 2026
Yeah, its Nutella Day! Let's crack open a jar and slather that deliciousness of chocolate and hazelnuts on whatever we like. Of course, if you are allergic to hazelnuts like my brother Vince, then stay away. Here is the story behind Nutella....
Maria Scuor
Feb 54 min read


Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics & Paralympics / Olimpiadi e Paralimpiadi
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano The Olympic Torch came through Arona on January 14, 2026, and Chris my son-in-law @ chrisevans.film took these photos and video. La Torcia Olimpica è passata da Arona il 14 gennaio 2026 e Chris, mio genero, @ chrisevans.film , ha scattato queste foto e questi video. TikTok video - Olympic Torch in Arona / Torcia Olimpica ad Arona Photos / Foto Winter Olympics The Winter Olympic Games are an international sporting event dedicated to sno
Maria Scuor
Jan 199 min read


Pepper & Sausage Bun – Panino con Peperoni e Salsiccia
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano Serves: 2 We just love hot sandwiches with a salad for dinner and when we roast the ingredients it makes it for a healthier meal. Ingredients 70 gr sliced onions 240 gr sausages 1 tbsp olive oil Garlic salt or salt & pepper to taste 1 tbsp dried oregano 2 red peppers Garlic salt or salt & pepper to taste Dried oregano to taste 2 large buns 6 slices provolone cheese Directions Preheat oven to 390°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum fo
Maria Scuor
Jan 183 min read


Italian BLT
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano Serves: 2 BLT or the bacon lettuce and tomato sandwich on toasted sliced bread began appearing in American cookbooks around the early 1900s after mayonnaise was adopted to make sandwiches better. By 1910, versions of bacon–lettuce–tomato sandwiches were increasingly recognizable as the BLT and with the rise of lunch counters, cafes and hotel dining rooms it became the Standard American lunch sandwich. Today, the BLT is both the benchmark s
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Jan 174 min read


Pork Panino – Panino di Maiale
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 2 There are days when we just want a light meal and for me that is usually a sandwich with a salad. Today I had some broccoli and cauliflower in the fridge therefore I boiled them or you can steam them, then I strained them and let them cool and made a cold salad out of the to accompany my quickly cooked pork filets to make it a hot sandwich meal. Ingredients 80 ml olive oil 60 ml apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp honey 1 tsp Dijon musta
Maria Scuor
Jan 163 min read


Crows vs. Grass – Corvi Contro Erba
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano TikTok video crows destroying grass / corvi che distruggono l’erba When we returned to Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada this past fall, I was stunned by just how many lawns had been ravaged by crows. I watched in disbelief as they carefully tugged up the grass, leaving what should have been a lush, green paradise looking torn and tattered—a disheartening sight for anyone who cherishes a pristine lawn. Have you ever wondered why this s
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Jan 156 min read


Greek Wraps – Wraps Greci
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano Serves: 2 (2 wraps per person) We love wraps any time of year and today Gianni asked to have a wrap therefore I created this Greek wrap however I substituted feta cheese for mozzarella balls as Gianni isn’t allowed to have feta. You can use feta instead to make it truly Greek! I served the wraps with a simple green salad to make this a complete meal. Ingredients 300 gr chicken breast cut into small cubes 100 gr sliced onions 100 gr pee
Maria Scuor
Jan 143 min read


Bat Houses - Casetta per Pipistrelli
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano TikTok Video - Bat Houses / Casetta per Pipistrelli Walking along the promenade in Arona, Verdemax boxes can be seen everywhere. Curious about what they were, I decided to do some research to learn more about them. These little houses are bat houses. They are environmentally friendly wooden shelters created to give bats a secure resting and nesting place in gardens, parks, or on buildings. Made primarily from natural pine wood, these bat ho
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Jan 133 min read


Spicy Sandwich – Panino Piccante
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 2 – 3 We love a sandwich and salad for dinner after we have had several big meal days. Making it a hot sandwich makes the meal feel like dinner. This sandwich has a good crusty bread to hold the veal, veggies and cheese. Absolutely delicious with a simple green leaf salad. Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp vegetable broth 70 gr diced onions 150 gr small pieces of veal (you can use whatever you like) Vegetable broth as required
Maria Scuor
Jan 123 min read


Ivrea - Cathedral / Duomo
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano TikTok video – Cathedral / Duomo The Duomo di Ivrea, officially the Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, stands in the historic center of Ivrea as the result of nearly two millennia of continuous religious and architectural history. Its origins lie in the 4th–5th centuries, when the Roman town of Eporedia began its transformation into a Christian city. Early Christian basilicas were established on this site, traces of which survive beneath the
Maria Scuor
Jan 115 min read


Vercelli Rice / Riso
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano TikTok Video of Vercelli Rice / Riso I want to start by giving Franco, our friend from Vercelli the credit for taking the photos and videos of the rice’s growing phases. It allows me to show you how the fields transform from dirt to rice. Rice cultivation in the Vercelli area of northern Piedmont gradually became Europe’s most important rice-growing district due to its geography, technology, and social history. Its foundations date to the M
Maria Scuor
Jan 615 min read


Laveno – Mombello, Church/Chiesa Santi Filippo e Giacomo
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano TikTok video of the church – video TikTok della chiesa The Church of Saints Philip and James is in the heart of Laveno‑Mombello just above the shores of Lake Maggiore. It historically served as the main parish church before the construction of the newer Sant’Ambrogio. Often called the chiesa vecchia (“old church”) by locals, it’s a quiet witness to the town’s history and spiritual life. Its origins go back to the 14th century (with the ea
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Jan 53 min read


Churches in Varazze – Chiese in Varazze
Italian under each section TikTok video of the three churches - Video TikTok delle tre chiese While visiting Varazze I got to visit three churches, all different and all beautiful in their own right. Santa Caterina The Sanctuary of Santa Caterina is Roman Catholic church in baroque style that was consecrated in 1658. It was October 3, 1376, when St. Catherine of Siena left Avignon and arrived in the village of Varazze. She wanted to visit the birthplace of the bl
Maria Scuor
Dec 30, 202515 min read


Polyptych of Monte San Martino – Polittico di San Martino
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano Video of the Polyptych - Video del Polittico Nestled in the hills of the Marche region, the small town of Monte San Martino is home to a remarkable Renaissance treasure: the Polyptych of Monte San Martino . Though not as famous as works by Michelangelo or Leonardo, this altarpiece tells a story of artistic collaboration, devotion, and the beauty of the Italian Quattrocento or 1400’s. It is believed the polyptych was created between 1477 and
Maria Scuor
Dec 16, 20253 min read


Leggiuno Christmas Lights – Luci natalizie di Leggiuno
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano The magic of Christmas lights Video of the lights - Video delle luci About a 40-minute drive from Arona and roughly an hour from Milan lies the small town of Leggiuno, home to just 3,400 residents. Each winter, it becomes one of northern Italy’s most enchanting seasonal destinations, as the town is transformed into a luminous holiday wonderland. Locally known as the Luminarie di Leggiuno , the display bathes streets, trees, and public spaces
Maria Scuor
Dec 14, 20255 min read


Monaco Views - Vedute di Monaco
Scorri a basso per l’italiano TikTok video of Monaco views - Video TikTok delle vedute di Monaco Monaco is located in the Principality of Monaco and is a sovereign city-state on the French Riviera in Western Europe. The state has an area of 2.08 km 2 (0.80 sq mi) and is the second smallest state in the world behind only the Vatican City. Monaco is bordered by France to the north, east and west and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. It is 10 km (6.2 mli) from the Itali
Maria Scuor
Dec 9, 20257 min read


Tomatoes & Mozza – Pomodori e Mozza
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 4 Tomatoes with fresh mozzarella cheese is a traditional Italian salad that I absolutely love. It is light and refreshing and is great as a side to any meal. Ingredients 3 tomatoes 2 fresh mozzarella balls Olive oil Salt Dried oregano Good balsamic vinegar Directions Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella about the same thickness Place tomatoes and mozzarella alternately on a plate Sprinkle the tomatoes and mozzarella with olive oil,
Maria Scuor
Dec 4, 20251 min read


Monaco - Prince's Palace / Palazzo del Principe
Scorri a basso per l’italiano TikTok video of the Prince’s Palace - Video TikTok del Palazzo del Principe The Prince’s Palace of Monaco is the official residence of the Sovereign Prince of Monaco. Today the residence is home to Prince Albert Grimaldi II and his wife Princess Charlene of the Grimaldi family dynasty. It was built as a Genoese fortress by the merchants of the Ghibelline faction in 1191 and like many fortresses in Europe has been bombarded and besieged by
Maria Scuor
Dec 1, 20258 min read


Monaco Automobile Museum / Museo dell’Automobile
Scorri a basso per l’italiano TikTok video of the museum - Video TikTok del museo Gianni and I are car fanatics and whenever there is a car museum in the area, we have to see what treasures are hidden behind the walls. Therefore, during our visit to Monaco we had to visit the museum of the Prince of Monaco’s Car Collection. The ticket was ten euros per adult and totally worth the price as there are over 100 cars to explore. Prince Rainer III was a car enthusiast and
Maria Scuor
Nov 26, 20255 min read
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