Comments on: Expat Survival Kit: Part One http://www.jessicainrome.com/2008/02/07/expat-survival-kit-part-one/ an American girl in Rome, Italy Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:29:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Elsie http://www.jessicainrome.com/2008/02/07/expat-survival-kit-part-one/#comment-3596 Elsie Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:54:59 +0000 http://www.jessicainrome.com/2008/02/07/expat-survival-kit-part-one/#comment-3596 Cardamom is a spice, a little like nutmeg but more subtle. They also have a ginger/ cinnamon flavor that rocks, plus Greek which is yogurt with pistachios and honey, Iranian (with saffron), chestnut (no dairy). There was lichee, mandarin, and one with red wine and plums (!) on our last visit a week ago. Of course they also have the usual suspects like vanilla, crema, hazelnut, chocolate with pepperoncino, stracciatella, etc. They change a lot of their flavors seasonally -- a good thing! Cardamom is a spice, a little like nutmeg but more subtle. They also have a ginger/ cinnamon flavor that rocks, plus Greek which is yogurt with pistachios and honey, Iranian (with saffron), chestnut (no dairy). There was lichee, mandarin, and one with red wine and plums (!) on our last visit a week ago. Of course they also have the usual suspects like vanilla, crema, hazelnut, chocolate with pepperoncino, stracciatella, etc. They change a lot of their flavors seasonally — a good thing!

]]> By: Miss Expatria http://www.jessicainrome.com/2008/02/07/expat-survival-kit-part-one/#comment-3585 Miss Expatria Sat, 16 Feb 2008 15:15:11 +0000 http://www.jessicainrome.com/2008/02/07/expat-survival-kit-part-one/#comment-3585 omg moviealien has ENCHANTED APRIL!!!!!! you are now my favorite person ever. love, miss e. omg moviealien has ENCHANTED APRIL!!!!!! you are now my favorite person ever.

love, miss e.

]]> By: Charlie http://www.jessicainrome.com/2008/02/07/expat-survival-kit-part-one/#comment-3559 Charlie Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:11:37 +0000 http://www.jessicainrome.com/2008/02/07/expat-survival-kit-part-one/#comment-3559 This entry rules, I feel thrifty and I haven't even bought anything yet. Maybe that's why I feel thrifty so far. Hmm! Cadbury Cream Eggs are my LIFE. This entry rules, I feel thrifty and I haven’t even bought anything yet. Maybe that’s why I feel thrifty so far. Hmm!
Cadbury Cream Eggs are my LIFE.

]]> By: kataroma http://www.jessicainrome.com/2008/02/07/expat-survival-kit-part-one/#comment-3554 kataroma Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:13:12 +0000 http://www.jessicainrome.com/2008/02/07/expat-survival-kit-part-one/#comment-3554 Elsie - since you're so close by you should pop into the Piazza Vittorio markets (now renamed the Nuovo Mercato Esquilino and moved inside) right next to Termini. I live near there and a bunch of fresh coriander/cilantro is 50 cents a bunch. You can also get all the Indian spices like cardamom, turmeric etc, peanut butter, rolled oats, soy sauce, home made tofu (from one of the Chinese stalls), fresh pasta, good bread and really fresh fish, fruit and veg. I stay away from the meat (unrefrigerated) although others tell me it's good too and good value. Oh, and the market is WAY cheaper than Castroni. Elsie - since you’re so close by you should pop into the Piazza Vittorio markets (now renamed the Nuovo Mercato Esquilino and moved inside) right next to Termini. I live near there and a bunch of fresh coriander/cilantro is 50 cents a bunch. You can also get all the Indian spices like cardamom, turmeric etc, peanut butter, rolled oats, soy sauce, home made tofu (from one of the Chinese stalls), fresh pasta, good bread and really fresh fish, fruit and veg. I stay away from the meat (unrefrigerated) although others tell me it’s good too and good value. Oh, and the market is WAY cheaper than Castroni.

]]> By: Elsie http://www.jessicainrome.com/2008/02/07/expat-survival-kit-part-one/#comment-3538 Elsie Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:48:58 +0000 http://www.jessicainrome.com/2008/02/07/expat-survival-kit-part-one/#comment-3538 oops, um, I meant *cardamom,* not coriander!!!! (shouldn't post before the coffee hits me.) Anyway, you HAVE to go there . . . definite contender for best gelato in Rome, if not THE best. It's in Prati -- Via Vodice -- don't have the address but it's a short street. <strong><em>Oh ok, that would be an interesting flavor. Is cardamom sweet? I am not familiar with it. I will check it out! oops, um, I meant *cardamom,* not coriander!!!! (shouldn’t post before the coffee hits me.)

Anyway, you HAVE to go there . . . definite contender for best gelato in Rome, if not THE best. It’s in Prati — Via Vodice — don’t have the address but it’s a short street.
Oh ok, that would be an interesting flavor. Is cardamom sweet? I am not familiar with it. I will check it out!

]]> By: Elsie http://www.jessicainrome.com/2008/02/07/expat-survival-kit-part-one/#comment-3527 Elsie Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:14:31 +0000 http://www.jessicainrome.com/2008/02/07/expat-survival-kit-part-one/#comment-3527 Giorgia == Thanks for the tip! I'm actually looking for fresh coriander/ cilantro (sold in bunches, like parsley). I have dried coriander already -and speaking of which, have you tried the coriander flavored gelato at Al Settimo Gelo? Mmmm . . . ! I will definitely be going to the Piazza San Giovanni di Dio market. (Yes, we live in Monteverde, but for a while there I would swear we were spending more time at the Ikea in Porta di Roma.) <strong><em>Coriander flavored gelato!? This sounds like a necessary addition to the <a href="http://www.msadventuresinitaly.com/blog/tour-del-gelato-blogroll/" rel="nofollow">Tour Del Gelato</a>! Giorgia == Thanks for the tip! I’m actually looking for fresh coriander/ cilantro (sold in bunches, like parsley). I have dried coriander already -and speaking of which, have you tried the coriander flavored gelato at Al Settimo Gelo? Mmmm . . . !

I will definitely be going to the Piazza San Giovanni di Dio market. (Yes, we live in Monteverde, but for a while there I would swear we were spending more time at the Ikea in Porta di Roma.)

Coriander flavored gelato!? This sounds like a necessary addition to the Tour Del Gelato!

]]> By: mentalmosaic http://www.jessicainrome.com/2008/02/07/expat-survival-kit-part-one/#comment-3523 mentalmosaic Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:29:39 +0000 http://www.jessicainrome.com/2008/02/07/expat-survival-kit-part-one/#comment-3523 Great idea for a post! I look forward to more additions to your survival kit. And your description for that crazy expat homesickness: "take PMS-ing and give it equal parts speed and codeine..." I can relate! Still, it's quite an adventure, ain't it? :) <strong><em>Thanks Tui, what an adventure it is! Great idea for a post! I look forward to more additions to your survival kit. And your description for that crazy expat homesickness: “take PMS-ing and give it equal parts speed and codeine…” I can relate! Still, it’s quite an adventure, ain’t it?

Thanks Tui, what an adventure it is!

]]> By: Giorgia http://www.jessicainrome.com/2008/02/07/expat-survival-kit-part-one/#comment-3502 Giorgia Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:57:49 +0000 http://www.jessicainrome.com/2008/02/07/expat-survival-kit-part-one/#comment-3502 Elsie - look for "coriandolo" on spices' stalls in any food store, and you're done. :) Also, since you mention via di Donna Olimpia, I assume you either live or work 'round here in Monteverde: in via Ozanam there's a store called "Supercarni" (LOL), they also sell plenty of spices (including cilantro). Or you can even go to the local market in Piazza San Giovanni di Dio (mon-sat, open all mornings), there are at least a couple of kiosks run by Asian people that sell both spices and oriental food. You can find another organic food shop in Testaccio, it's called Il Canestro, it's in via Luca della Robbia 12, right off Via Galvani (they also have other shops http://www.ilcanestro.com/dove.html , but I usually go to the one in Testaccio.). <strong><em>Thanks for the tips Giorgia! I will also check it out. Elsie - look for “coriandolo” on spices’ stalls in any food store, and you’re done.
Also, since you mention via di Donna Olimpia, I assume you either live or work ’round here in Monteverde: in via Ozanam there’s a store called “Supercarni” (LOL), they also sell plenty of spices (including cilantro). Or you can even go to the local market in Piazza San Giovanni di Dio (mon-sat, open all mornings), there are at least a couple of kiosks run by Asian people that sell both spices and oriental food.
You can find another organic food shop in Testaccio, it’s called Il Canestro, it’s in via Luca della Robbia 12, right off Via Galvani (they also have other shops http://www.ilcanestro.com/dove.html , but I usually go to the one in Testaccio.).

Thanks for the tips Giorgia! I will also check it out.

]]> By: Elsie http://www.jessicainrome.com/2008/02/07/expat-survival-kit-part-one/#comment-3487 Elsie Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:50:33 +0000 http://www.jessicainrome.com/2008/02/07/expat-survival-kit-part-one/#comment-3487 store is called Esse bio Natura e Sal. Srl at Via di Donna Olimpia 75 <strong><em>Awesome!!! Thank you! store is called
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]]> By: Elsie http://www.jessicainrome.com/2008/02/07/expat-survival-kit-part-one/#comment-3486 Elsie Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:44:46 +0000 http://www.jessicainrome.com/2008/02/07/expat-survival-kit-part-one/#comment-3486 Oh, a couple more points (sorry, I am thinking about food way too much this morning): Our local "bio" (organic) store on Via di Donna Olimpia has fantastic corn chips, brand name Amaizin. They also have good salsa (bottled, not fresh, but good). They carry a lot of German and French products so there is a wider selection of groceries than at the GS or Conad. They even have organic coconut milk! The guy who runs it is really nice and they bake their own (yummy) bread. You can also go over to Esquinal and shop in the Chinese/ Indian groceries for stuff like American-style baking powder, along with the standard curry mixes, fresh soba noodles, etc. We love to cook so we make special trips every so often. Oh, a couple more points (sorry, I am thinking about food way too much this morning):

Our local “bio” (organic) store on Via di Donna Olimpia has fantastic corn chips, brand name Amaizin. They also have good salsa (bottled, not fresh, but good). They carry a lot of German and French products so there is a wider selection of groceries than at the GS or Conad. They even have organic coconut milk! The guy who runs it is really nice and they bake their own (yummy) bread.

You can also go over to Esquinal and shop in the Chinese/ Indian groceries for stuff like American-style baking powder, along with the standard curry mixes, fresh soba noodles, etc. We love to cook so we make special trips every so often.

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