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“E” Is for “Espresso” in the Italian Language

by DHales | Feb 10, 2014 | culture, Food and Drink, history, Italy, Language, Social behavior, Travel, Web/Tech, Weblogs

espresso Italian coffee According to legend, some Ethiopian goats discovered coffee. One night a shepherd noticed that his goats, even the older ones, were jumping and leaping. Upon investigation, he realized that they had been eating the red berries of a local shrub....

The Art of Making Caffè in the Italian Language

by DHales | Apr 12, 2012 | Food and Drink, Italy, Language, Travel, Web/Tech, Weblogs

  il caffè coffee, café In 1638 specialty shops in Venice began serving a stimulating black beverage called Kahavé made from Arabian “seeds.” Venetians flocked to these caffè to meet friends, gamble — and flirt. Soon so many illegitimate babies flooded...

The Italian Language at a Coffee Bar

by DHales | Oct 28, 2009 | Food and Drink, Italy, Language, Sayings and expressions, Travel, Web/Tech, Weblogs

La Bella Lingua al Bar The author of today's guest blog is an expert in Italian coffee and cafés:  Joe Wolff, author of three delightful guides to both: Café Life Venice, Café Life Rome and Café Life Florence.The Italians are good at some things:...
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