I caught the chance

maritozzo and other pastries by Regoli in Esquilino in Rome

Hey, how are you? I’m glad that I could find some time to sit down and talk to you here. I really want to make my blog a causal and relax “chat-box”. My goal is to talk – Yes, I am probably getting too much influence by the Italians. Talking becomes more and more important, […]

Simple Italian Summer Recipes for A Week

simple spaghetti with tomato sauce even my cat loves

I always want to share our very normal Italian home-kitchen with you. Thinking the beauty of this blog is not only showing you beautiful places in Rome and Italy but also sending you practical ideas of living like an Italian. So, I came along with this idea – 7 Italian summer recipes. They are exactly […]

Ferragosto meaning, for Italians and us

what is ferragosto, what doest it mean to the Italians, and how can we enjoy this special Italian day too?

Hey guys, there are only 3 days to go for the great great great Italian’s Ferragosto (every 15th August). Deeply in my short summer memories in Italy, Ferragosto is a word Italians show both excitement and frustration on their faces. Because this is the best period for family and long-distance vacation, however, everyone knows it and […]

Ariccia Fraschette, A Roman Summer Night To Be

Ariccia has the most stunning summer sunset with the magical colors

We went to Ariccia, not for sightseeing, nor for meeting with friends, but for eating and drinking only! You know what?! This is exactly one of the thousand things the Romans love doing in summer. They call it, “Fraschetta Roma” or “Ariccia Fraschette”. The stunning sunset from Piazza Chigi in Ariccia It’s my first summer […]

How to throw the best Italian themed dinner party

an italian themed dinner party needs a table covered fully by different snacks and food

It’s officially summer in Rome, and similar to Trapani that we’ve just been back, people here are only willing to hang out when the sun is set. Or, to catch up with friends, many start to host dinner at home or weekend garden party. Summer is the season for eating, drinking, and gathering with friends. […]

9 Best Books About Rome

gustobeats blog post about 9 best books about rome including fictions set in ancient Rome and history books

Today, let’s talk about books. I mean, firstly, the best books about Rome, but not a travel guide book. Moving to Italy means many things to me. The biggest one is lifestyle change. Living in Asia, I’ve even no time for an audiobook or a 15-minute podcast. I’ve spent nearly 10 months communing between Orte […]

This Is More Than Just An Aperol Spritz Recipe

have a big glass of homemade aperol spritz on the rooftop when it is a lovely sunny weekend during lockdown

Last weekend we’ve spent both mornings on our rooftop, drunk a bit, did some yoga, and got some tan. I specially made a glass of Aperol Spritz for myself, because it’s just a perfect Italian cocktail for a perfect day! Heavily influenced by the Italians, Spritz has become my first choice if I’m not drinking […]

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