World Nutella Day - A Social Media Movement Created By Italian American Bloggers

Nutella, who doesn't love it!? It's the peanut butter of every Italian/ Italian American kid. I grew up on it, just a staple in our Italian household. I remember bringing back jars of it from Italy every time we visited my family in Reggio Calabria. Recently, Nutella has now become a household name and a very common item you can actually buy in the store. Have you seen the commercials too? I mean --its everywhere.

In 2007 Sara Rosso, www.msadventuresinitaly.com/blog an American blogger living in Italy, decided she wanted to really appreciate Nutella, so she created World Nutella Day. Soon after she recruited Shelley from At Home in Rome and Michelle Fabio from Bleeding Espresso. Their love for Nutella created a world wind of love across the world for Nutella. A product that only an Italian kid would be familiar with has now become a world wide social media movement thanks to these Nutella appreciating women. Sara, Shelley and Michelle are all expats living in different parts of Italy, which gives them each interesting perspectives on the different ways you can eat Nutella. Their personal stories are interesting as well. (Shelley no longer lives in Italy)

Along with this social media movement, they've created a website where you can talk, find recipes, share thoughts on Nutella and really just create a community of common love for Nutella. I applaud you ladies, I remember being on Twitter and Facebook in 2007 and just seeing the conversations about this newly launched love for Nutella.

For more information on this fantastic homage to Nutella, please visit their site. Auguri Ladies!

http://www.nutelladay.com/

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Book Review: "Never Trust A Thin Cook" By Eric Dregni.

"Never Trust A Thin Cook and other lessons from Italy's Culinary Capital," by Eric Dregni.

Ok, expats, travelers and those interested in knowing what its like to move to Italy...here it is. An amazing first hand account from writer and professor, Eric Dregni. In his book he takes you on the journey of moving to Italy and overcoming large challenges as he becomes accustomed to the Italian lifestyle.

If you've ever been to Italy, you know that most things are not run efficiently or by the book. You kind of have to go with the flow and not expect to get anything done without some sort of drama. While reading this book, I laughed so much because there were moments he describes that I actually have experienced first hand. The idea or concept of knowing someone who knows someone else who can hook you up with a job or connection is real and not a story. Its all about who you know in Italy. This book is a truthful account of life in Italy and seeing and reading it through the eyes of an American as he adjusts to Italian life is enlightening. I always wondered if anyone else felt the way I did when for example you go to the bank and it takes half a day just to get one thing done, because someone behind the counter is smoking their cigarette and taking their time. Really. This is Italy.

"Never Trust A Thin Cook" by Eric Dregni is a wonderful account of moving to Italy and adjusting to the sweet life. The story is told in a humorous way that will make you laugh because its incredibly true and detailed to the Italian culture. I loved this book and if anyone is about to move to Italy or lives in Italy and is American--you will find this book to be incredibly helpful and engaging. You might learn something too. Great book! Thanks Eric Dregni.

To purchase this book:

http://www.amazon.com/Never-Lessons-Italys-Culinary-Capital/dp/0816667454

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Want To Move To Italy? Learn the Basics On Making The Switch.

Living in Italy could be one of the greatest things you ever decide to do in your life. I've lived in Italy for months at a time since a very young age, so I know the exhilarating feelings that come with a new take on a different country. Everything from language to shopping to silly everyday chores are very different than how we accomplish them here in the USA. Some people move to Italy with the intention of not coming back, while others dabble with living abroad and devote a full year to living Under the Tuscan Sun. (just saying.)

I will say, that having an experience overseas can open your eyes to a lot of differences, benefits and obviously wonderful culture. The only down side to moving to Italy, is the job market. If you move to Italy thinking you'll get a job, think again. Its not that easy to land a job unless someone knows someone who knows someone who is the cousin of someone. (really-) But now that we are in a slumping economy on this side of the pond, its really the same job market here in the states, so we're in the same boat at the moment.

To live in Italy requires an open mind, heart and thought process. Here in the US, we rely so much on technology, government, mainstream media and instant gratification, whereas in Italy these things are present but using your human nature comes first and appreciating simplicity still has a place in the world. It sounds nice, but if you have no patience, then Italy isn't for you. Italians take their sweet ass time when it comes to everyday life.

So, to help you understand what moving to Italy is like and living the Italian lifestyle, I want to share these blogs with you. I've become "virtual" friends with many intriguing expats in Italy, who are always so friendly and share their personal stories and topics with such passion. I read these blogs as often as possible. So if you're thinking about moving to Italy, start reading a bit about what life is like and how the transition works. Take a look around!

http://www.bleedingespresso.com/

http://my-bellavita.com/

http://nikkitaly.blogspot.com/

http://burntbythetuscansun.blogspot.com/

http://www.msadventuresinitaly.com/blog/

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