Where does the name "mokka" come from, and what does it mean in Italian? Until what time can you drink a cappuccino in Italy without Italians finding it strange? Who drinks caffe' in vetro? These were some of the themes of yesterday's Coffee Workshop, one of a series of workshops sponsored by the Umbra Institute not only to give students hands- (and mouths-) on experience with various Italian foods, but also to teach their "cultural significance." And heck, who doesn't like a good cup o' Joe? The workshops continue next week with cheese!
October 03, 2009
"Caffe', anyone?"
Where does the name "mokka" come from, and what does it mean in Italian? Until what time can you drink a cappuccino in Italy without Italians finding it strange? Who drinks caffe' in vetro? These were some of the themes of yesterday's Coffee Workshop, one of a series of workshops sponsored by the Umbra Institute not only to give students hands- (and mouths-) on experience with various Italian foods, but also to teach their "cultural significance." And heck, who doesn't like a good cup o' Joe? The workshops continue next week with cheese!
October 02, 2009
Fall 2009 - Primo Incontro con Tandem
Umbra students were met with a large Italian gathering at Tandem's "Primo Incontro" or first meeting this week.
Americans and Italians alike met at the popular brewery and restaurant, Il Birraio, located in the beautiful Porta Sole. Despite tongues wagging in two languages, participants still had time to sip on some sangria. Here's to a great time had by all!
Ci vediamo la settimana che viene!
September 28, 2009
"Bakin' Love"
Umbra student, Melissa Martinez from Austin, Texas blogs about her experience in Italy never leaving out the ever-important detail that is the food!
Catch her blog, "Bakin' Love" about the cooking class she participated in with six other Umbra students this past Friday.
Thanks for sharing, Melissa!
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