“Pan, parsùt, figa, e lambrùsc.” – Reggiano dialect phrase for the recipe to health and a long life.
An analysis of the keys to a fulfilling life, according a Reggiano farmer.
Italian marketing mistake #2: ‘Soffass’ toilet paper
The most interesting discoveries can come from lack of reading material while you’re on the toilet.
Italian marketing mistake #1: ‘Gis Baby’
An unfortunate selection of a company name for a baby supplies store… or is it?
Itanglish: “The fighettoness here is killing me.”
The word ‘fighetto’ has recently become somewhat of a staple in my ever evolving Itanglish vocabulary. Let’s dissect, shall me?
Itanglish: “stop romping my palles”
To “romp one’s palles“ is a fantastic Italian phrase that I have Americanized to the point of sheer embarrassment. In order to get the full effect, remember to use this with a heavy American accent… leaning towards Californian (think ‘surfer dude’). Keep in mind the added ‘s‘ is simply to make it sound plural in…
Married to Italy 