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Michelle | Bleeding Espresso
Calabria, Italy
American freelance writer living in southern Italy.
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So happy to hear you've discovered the wonder of the bergamot; I live close to where it grows in Calabria :)
Commented Nov 11, 2010 on Calabria, Bergamot Pastry Cream and Dessert, Taste of Italy at Serge the Concierge
Calabria, Bergamot Pastry Cream and Dessert, Taste of Italy
One of the best food events I have attended in a while was by Casa Italia Atletica on November 5th, 2010 in New York. It was well attended yet not overcrowded which made it convivial. Fred Plotkin was the perfect MC. He took us on a journey from Siena to lesser known regions of Italy. We learned...
Love the new format and button! And thanks for the shout out :)
Commented Jan 17, 2010 on Found While Bloghopping 01.15.10 at she who blogs
Found While Bloghopping 01.15.10
Welcome to the first online edition of Found While Bloghopping. Until now FWB was part of the email digest for our Yahoo Group She Who Blogs. Starting today it's going to be a regular feature here at our group site. So sit back, sip a little something & enjoy. Jenn over at Mixed Metapho...
Great idea for a project! I'm just getting into e-books myself after years of resisting because "I NEED TO HOLD THE BOOK." I don't know that I'll ever go exclusively paperless, but I'm off to a good start with my iPod Touch (with Kindle app, of course) :D I think living in a place (southern Italy) where it's hard to get English books--and, then, at a decent price--finally just pushed me...not sure how long it would've taken me if I still lived in the US, but I'm glad I'm on the bandwagon! Loving it!
Commented Jan 10, 2010 on Project Kindle, Post #2 at Kristin Bair O'Keeffe: Writer. Mom. Teacher. Traveler.
Project Kindle, Post #2
Can a writer/book lover read books on a KINDLE...and enjoy it? That's what I'm trying to figure out during PROJECT KINDLE. Every Friday until I do, I'll post a new video on this blog. This week I talk about three things: registering your KINDLE form function (Ooh, and oh yeah, you get to find ...
Woohoo! Best of luck in all your new pursuits :D
Commented Oct 5, 2009 on Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes at My Mélange
Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
Today is the first day of my new life. That is the mantra I have been chanting quietly to myself since I decided to make some life changing decisions recently. And I wanted to tell you all about them. For those of you who didn't know, I also had a day job. Had is the operative word here. I ha...
Can't click on the link Fiona; can you send it to me?
michellefabio5(at)gmail(dot)com
Thanks!
Commented Oct 3, 2009 on Donkey Destined for Butcher - Can You Help? at Pets in Italy
Donkey Destined for Butcher - Can You Help?
FRANCIS is a donkey destined for the butcher’s. Francis’ owner is in financial difficulty and can’t keep the little donkey any longer. He turned to the Italian horse rescue association alture.net for help because he can’t pay for the donkey’s upkeep any more and is soon going to have to take dr...
Gorgeous as always. Congratulations :D
Commented Sep 10, 2009 on welcome to a blog called me at ablogcalledme
welcome to a blog called me
I didn't plan to officially launch this blog on 09.09.09 - it's just worked out that way. From what I've read online so far, this day is considered by many to be a date of auspicious omen. My name is Frances D, and I'm a life-long New Yorker in my late forties. I can not tell you how many blog...
LOVE the photo. Someone should contact Disney!
Commented Sep 2, 2009 on The Gunfighter Returns (with a cool vacation Pic) at Gunfighter: A Modern Warrior's Life
The Gunfighter Returns (with a cool vacation Pic)
Hi kids! Didja miss me? Of course you didn't, because I have been where I've always been... right there on that screen in front of you. Vacation has come to an end. We returned home on Sunday evening after a 12 hour drive which took us from Disnew World to northern Virginia in 12 hours. Do you...
I hope there's good news soon :D
Commented Sep 1, 2009 on still waiting... at sperlygirl
still waiting...
my due date has come and gone and we now wait...theories and advice abound are being suggested, my own patience being tested, but this teeny one is concerned simply on taking his own dear time to make his debut into this world. i will hold onto that sweetness a bit longer. i know we are all as ...
Hah that is hilarious :D
Commented Aug 29, 2009 on My Melange Sent Me : Crazy Friends at My Mélange
My Melange Sent Me : Crazy Friends
You may remember a while back that Joe from Italyville sent in a contribution for Travel Photo Friday. Thing is, he put a little spin on the photo by holding up a sign proclaiming My Melange Sent Me. And then came the idea to have other travelers send in their photos with a homemade My Melange S...
I saw on The Daily Show that Matt Lauer gave a tour of MJ's emptied out ranch..."here there used to be a large screen TV," etc. And I naively thought it couldn't get any more played out....
Commented Jul 8, 2009 on Here's how you know that Michael Jackson coverage has peaked... at Burnettiquette
Here's how you know that Michael Jackson coverage has peaked...
When a television network does a feature on whether or not Bubbles the Chimp, Jackson's old sidekick, is aware of his former owner's death, and how Bubbles even moves like Jackson. No joke, NBC's Today Show did this, this morning. And that's all I'll say about it 'cause Bubbles lives in a retire...
Loving that Calabria is first on that list of places to explore ;)
Commented Jul 6, 2009 on Rome - It's Not My Italy at My Mélange
Rome - It's Not My Italy
You may remember that my first trip to Rome was a bit of a debacle. It wasn't exactly on my list of the Top 5, not even my Top 10 places to return to in Italy. But, then a ridiculous airfare deal just dropped in my lap...and I am not one to say no to anything related to Italy, easily. So, ...
Oh my goodness LOVE that corkboard!!!!!! What a special item to have from your dad :)
Commented Jun 14, 2009 on Long time no blog at A Tuscan View - from Umbria
Long time no blog
Goodness me, it’s been a month. I have no excuse except that real life seems to have stepped up a pace since the art courses started. Life at the moment seems like one big learning curve as each of the courses runs for the first time. It’s an exciting period, but not without a bit of nail bi...
I think I've had just about every pizza possible around these parts...still haven't met one I don't like. Yum, yum, and YUM!
Commented Jun 12, 2009 on Pizza al Taglio at My Mélange
Pizza al Taglio
Pizza al Taglio is Rome's version of fast food. In Paris, you often see locals walking around with a baguette under their arm, ripping off chunks and munching as they walk around the city. Pizza al Taglio is Rome's equivalent of The Paris Baguette. Breakfast, lunch or snack- it's perfect an...
YOGA! YOGA! YOGA! (You know, like TOGA!)
Love this post :)
Commented Mar 31, 2009 on Travel Tip Tuesday - Travel Yoga at My Mélange
Travel Tip Tuesday - Travel Yoga
If you are anything like me, you'll try anything to get through an overseas plane ride- and all the stress that goes along with it. I need all the help I can get. I am not the greatest flyer. I'm not even good. I just don't care for it. I hate being in those cramped seats, not wanting to...
After nearly six years in Italy, I still can't eat one of these flaky things without making a complete mess. Perhaps you can share tips on that? ;)
Commented Mar 30, 2009 on Sfogliatelle-Off at My Mélange
Sfogliatelle-Off
Italians are not quite as famous for their pastry as are the French. My favorite pastry of all time is, of course, the croissant. Nothing can compare to that buttery, flaky dough that the French have perfected and are so famous for. But don't get me wrong, Italians do have a few noteworthy con...
I have the e-version of the book (and LOVE it) so if I happen to be randomly picked, please pick again, Robin!
And I'm not saying that because I just learned Miss E doesn't drink espresso or cappuccino or coffee or gaaaaaaaaah! I'm shaking just thinking of the caffeine withdrawal....
Great interview!
Commented Mar 28, 2009 on Miss Expatria: The Interview and Book Giveaway at My Mélange
Miss Expatria: The Interview and Book Giveaway
I have recently had the pleasure of getting to know Christine, better known 'round the Internets as Miss Expatria. She writes the blog of the same name, as well as the hilarious blog, Unfortunate Hotels, which is a collection of the worst hotels on the web. For me, it was love at first re...
I'm so happy you're giving Roma another chance...quando?!
Commented Mar 12, 2009 on My (not so) Love Letter to Rome at My Mélange
My (not so) Love Letter to Rome
Dear Rome, I remember the last time we met- just like it was yesterday. I remember that we fought. You won. We sorta broke-up. I never wanted to see you again. You were *so* not my favorite. You and your stinking non-existent road signs. I mean seriously, do you actually want people...
I haven't been to Montreal, but I think it's safe to say I'd try as much of the food as possible. YUM!
Commented Feb 17, 2009 on Travel Tip Tuesday -Destination Montreal at My Mélange
Travel Tip Tuesday -Destination Montreal
Continuing with our TTT theme from last week, I thought I would round-out my Canadian destination recommendations from my recent trip. Well, if October is recent. Seems like it was just yesterday! There is so much more to do, so many more choices of areas to stay and places to eat. The...
Aaaaaw...very cute :) Happy Valentine's Day to all of you (including the pooch) ;)
Commented Feb 12, 2009 on Love Thursday: My Funny Valentine at My Mélange
Love Thursday: My Funny Valentine
1. Happy Valentine's Day!, 2. love message, 3. LOVE, pop art, Indiana, 4. Queen Of Hearts, 5. Love XOXO, 6. Romantic Vintage 1900s Valentine Postcard--Cupid, Heart, Lady, 7. Pierced Arrow Heart Cookies, 8. Untitled, 9. Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!, 10. Coffee with love, 11. Happy Valentine...
Wonderful words of wisdom; thanks so much for sharing your secret :)
Commented Jan 23, 2009 on To keep a marriage alive at Britt-Arnhild's House in the Woods
To keep a marriage alive
I have a yahoo email address, and during this first month of the year I've been presented with alot of news and good ideas on the yahoo news page on how to keep your marriage alive, or how to keep your lover or your sweetheart, how to make romance during the everydays. This has started a cha...
Awwwww so cute :)
Commented Jan 9, 2009 on Love Thursday: Funny Faces at My Mélange
Love Thursday: Funny Faces
The single best part about Christmas is getting to hang with my favorite dude. Nah, not Chris. He is second fiddle to my six year old nephew! And we had the most fun this year. Brought my MacBook along to my Mom's and we fooled around with Photo Booth. Mind you, my nephew is leaps and bou...
My favorite Italian word is amore or, alternately, the shortened form (Amò!), which is what Paolo calls me :)
Commented Jan 9, 2009 on Lovely Italian Words at My Mélange
Lovely Italian Words
Many of you know that I had taken some Italian lessons at the beginning of the year. You can read more about that here and here. Needless to say, we have been lax in our studies, but Italian is never far from my mind or my heart. I consider Italian one of, if not the most beautiful languag...
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