| | A bit off topic, I know, but even Italians who equate most sports with club-waving cave people have a soft spot in their hearts for Le Rosse. And the prancing horse that adorns the Ferrari banners that turn races the world over into a sea of red? Enzo Ferrari adopted the symbol, which adorned the plane of Francesco Baracca, an Italian ace who flew in WWI, after meeting the late Francesco's mother in 1923, because she suggested putting it on his cars would bring him luck... It certainly did. And why do I bring this up? Because the first F1 race of the season took place today, with Ferrari placing first and second. | | Almost Wordless Wednesday: Risotto al Tastasal The concepts of Risotto and Cheese go hand-in-hand, and if you are organizing a party or dinner for a significant number of people, one of the nicest ways to serve... Read more | Way Off Topic: Felice 8 Marzo! March 8 is International Woman's Day, and is an occasion for considerable celebration in Italy. Not familiar with L'8 Marzo? Like many other days set aside to celebrate the rights... Read more | An Italian Meal for the Week To Begin, an Aside: I have just posted my notes from this year's Chianti Classico vintage presentation, and also selections of the Chianti D'Annata and Riserve that impressed me. However,... Read more | Elsewhere on About: Think Red First of all, Le Rosse won, convincingly, and Brad Spurgeon, About's Guide to F-1, discusses it. But there's much more to red than Ferrari: | | | | Italian Food Ads | | | | Featured Articles | | | | More from About.com | | | | | | Share Your Dog's Tale Share your tale of what it's like to live with a specific breed of dog - or even a mutt. Your submission will help prospective owners decide what dog breed is right for them. More >
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