Author Archives: The Daily Cure

PGR

Posted on January 12, 2011 by The Daily Cure

Dear readers and friends (mostly you are one and the same, and I thank you for being there with me on this strange recently interrupted blogging journey), Today’s post—this 12th day of the New Year (that tells you something, doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Sicilian—or is that Milanese?—slaw

Posted on November 26, 2010 by The Daily Cure

On occasion, we have lunch at one of my favorite restaurants in Milan, a hole in the wall in the Chinese district called Ottimo Fiore. Excellent flower. It’s Sicilian, and its walls are covered with photos of famous diners, such … Continue reading →

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“Modern” mash-up

Posted on November 24, 2010 by The Daily Cure

It’s easy to relate to the antiquity in Milan. The “old” in Italy is what we see in romantic films; it’s what we think of when we think of Rome. When we imagine ourselves running down Italian city streets, they … Continue reading →

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Postcard #7: The Shoe

Posted on November 23, 2010 by The Daily Cure

[It may not be Milan’s most refined installation, but this pink pump perched atop an old red fiat never ceases to make me smile to myself. It sits there amidst parked cars—just at roof/head level—saying, “Oh come on. Get your … Continue reading →

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A day in the office

Posted on November 22, 2010 by The Daily Cure

I could go on and on ad nauseam about the advantages of freelancing, but then I’d be a terrific bore, and what’s the point of that? Suffice it to say that I feel lucky to have choice, right-of-refusal, and the … Continue reading →

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Spadari

Posted on November 19, 2010 by The Daily Cure

It seems that all I talk about lately is food. It’s not really the case, but it is fair to say that with cold weather rolling in, my interest in tucking into yumminess of all descriptions is increasing. I indulge … Continue reading →

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Just tossing something together

Posted on November 15, 2010 by The Daily Cure

As destiny would have it, the year before I moved to Italy I bought a book called 100 Pasta Sauces. I don’t remember actually making anything out of the book, but I do remember thinking, “A hundred. Hmm. That’s a … Continue reading →

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Tools

Posted on November 11, 2010 by The Daily Cure

Once again, I’m in Italy, but I’m thinking of France. Or rather, I’m thinking of some things that we have in France. I’d like to lay my hands on them now, as in touching them I’m reminded of what life … Continue reading →

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La nebbia / The fog

Posted on November 10, 2010 by The Daily Cure

This doesn’t belong in any category. Just in my heart—somehow. It’s about Italy, vaguely, but it’s mostly about life. My life. Or maybe anyone’s. Everyone’s. It’s a metaphor, then, about the confounding and beautiful nature of things, and how we … Continue reading →

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Pick me up

Posted on November 9, 2010 by The Daily Cure

It’s now official: when I’m working, I’m not blogging, and vice versa. This girl just finds it too difficult to pull off both at the same time, or at least I did this go round. And I must admit that … Continue reading →

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