Among many of its food specialties, Rome is also known for the pizza al taglio – which literally translates to ‘pizza by the cut’. These pizzas are long and narrow and served by the slice. They are typically found at…
Reading List: Autumn 2019
When autumn creeps in, I like to dive into a good mystery. Below are some recommendations for mystery stories that are both rich and creative. My Italian language recommendation is set in 1950’s Milan, and I liked the use of…
Stuzzichini: Supplí
Stuzzichini are small bite sized snacks typically found at bars at happy hour or served as appetizers. These bites vary from fried mozzarella, finger sandwiches, arancini, supplí, potato croquettes, and more. This post focuses on supplí specifically. Supplí are typical…
Do I Outline?
Many have asked if I outline before I write. The answer is no. I mean, I have an idea of the story I want to write and I think about different scenes, characters, situations, etc. and I start to write…
Tasting Testaccio
From the Archives. I enjoyed a lovely day exploring the food history of Testaccio – a residential neighborhood, known for its covered market, ‘hip’ nightclubs and amazing restaurants offering traditional Roman cuisine… and the main ingredient is offal. Testaccio is named…
Adventures in Rome 2011
Over the next few weeks, I will re-release my ‘Adventures in Rome’ blog post series as I transfer them from the archives to Magnusmade.com. Contributing to #tbt or #ThrowbackThursday, a new post will be released every Thursday, beginning Sept 5,…