Rome Again, Rome Again... Jiggity Jig

Is "Home again, Home again, Jiggity Jig" an actual phrase...

or did my mother just make it up as something to say

when we would pull into the driveway upon returning home from a trip?

As I type this, I think it must be the latter.

More Rome pictures, if the first batch wasn't enough for you.

Do you know what is cool about traveling to these places

and posting about them here on my blog?

I get to see how it refreshes memories that each of you have

for different trips you have taken.

I love hearing about what you did,

what sweet people you met,

how you still long for a particular dish...

As someone who treasures those memories immensely,

I really love when you share yours with me.

I'd love to hear your favorite memory from Rome today,

or if you have yet to visit the "Eternal City," 

what you are dreaming of doing when you get there?

*all images original to Aspiring Kennedy

There's No Place Like Rome

It seems that almost every time I put up a post 

that pertains to a recent trip or upcoming plans,

someone leaves a comment that asks

how I physically manage to do all I do.

I'm typically not really sure how to reply to this

because the truth is,

I'm always so excited about seeing whatever/whoever

that I don't get worn out.

But this week,

I'm pretty tired.

I've been cashing in on my nights at home with trash tv and not blogging.

Sorry.

Except today, I rallied...

I got up early & edited photos throughout the morning...

because even though I'm still pretty whipped,

I'm too excited not to show you 

how awesome my girls weekend in Rome was.

Just as Rome wasn't built in a day,

so no blog post should be confined to one day either...

more on our adventure tomorrow!

Yes, it was a lovely time.

Going with a foodie took me to a few places that were amazing & quirky. 

My new favorite is Nonna Betta.

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The next time you head to Rome, I hope you'll stop by here and try something amazing.

Nonna Betta: In the old Jewish quarter (in the first "ghetto"), there is a slew of Kosher/Italian kitchens.

the creations there are nothing short of wonderful. 

I recommend Nonna Betta- which is a kosher "style" kitchen, 

meaning they don't strictly follow the milk/meat separation

and are open on Saturdays.

When you go, don't miss the Jewish style artichokes which are lightly fried & salted.

The salmon carpaccio is light & flavorful garnished with olive oil, pink pepper & orange slices. 

And the pasta to try is the understated but overwhelmingly tasty taglioni cacio, pepe & cicoria

made with local cheese, pepper & hickory.

For the rest of my Roman favorites...

well, you'll have to wait till tomorrow.

A domani!

*all images original to Aspiring Kennedy