Foodways Reflection This semester went by way too fast. Leaving my everyday routine and favorite spots in Florence is going to be very tough. I will also miss my roommates and small classroom classes that allowed me to think deeper about new topics and share my opinion more. To be honest, I have enough elective …
La Cucina de Mama
I went to La Cucina de Mamawith two of my roommates in March. I was excited to try something other than pizza and pasta for a meal since it is really weighing me down. I am sad we only have two more weeks left because I do not have time to try other ethnic restaurants on …
Tiramisu Cooking Experience
Brought to you by Brooke, Sammy, Maja, Georgia, Maddi and Emily On April 1st, 2019, my roommates and I made tiramisu for our Foodways class. We were told to bring a sample for everyone. At first, I was nervous to because our kitchen is miniature. Everyone who is not abroad says that it feels small …
Antonietta’s 2010 Classic Italian Cooking Recipe Book
https://eagleheartdynamic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/ClassicItalianCookingSamplePagesR.pdf Antonietta Terrigno, the author of Antonietta’s 2010 Classic Italian Cooking Recipe Book,has written many Italian cookbooks and trained as a chef in Rome. She was born in Molise, east of Rome, and began cooking for her extended family with her mom. Since authenticity is a topic of interest in Food ways, I would consider her …
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STUDENT FOOD CULTURE ABROAD
The culture around food for students who study abroad is a complex subject. There are many layers to peel back when analyzing how and why we make the food choices. When we left the states for Italy, many students did not realize they would crave things like Mexican food or a simple burger. As these …
A Response to The Globalization of Italian Food
A Response to The Globalization of Italian Food During the last decades of the 19thcentury, Italians migrated to new places in the world. According to the article, 9 million Italians left Italy. What do you do to feel at home and comforted in a new place? Make the food you’ve always known. This is exactly …
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Recipe from @Shutthekaleup
Last weekend, I had the chance to visit London for 5 days since my mom was there for work. We explored the city but I was most excited about the visiting their Whole Foods. I have a relationship with Whole Foods that probably is not normal. It makes me so happy. A food item could …
RIGATONI at Trattoria 13 Gobbi
My mouth is watering as I think about this restaurant. I dream about Trattoria 13 Gobbi every day. Although past students recommended this restaurant, this place should be on your list to check out in Florence. In the couple weeks we’ve been here, it was the best meal I have eaten. If you go, make …
Florentine Grocery Stores Spree
*Me at the grocery store* The first grocery store I went to when I got here was Conad. I was very intimated at first because I could not read any of the labels. I am the type of person who like to read the nutrition facts and ingredients, so I felt blind. I also heard …
A Semester in Italy
About Me I am excited that I have lived in Italy for a full week! I am from a small town Cedarburg, Wisconsin and attend UW-Madison. I am a junior who plans to major in marketing with a certificate in global health. My favorite activities to participate in when I am not studying at College …
Brooke's abroad blog 