Tag Archives: Mos Maiorum

Nostrum Momentum – Angkor area

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Gianluigi Cuccureddu

A new header is placed on the blog. This time I’ve chosen for the majestic Angkor Wat. There’s quite a story about the picture which is taken just a couple of days after the tsunami.

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Limoncello Artigianale

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Gianluigi Cuccureddu

Our family has a long tradition and history of making its own food, beverages and liqour. Since I was little I can remember my family ’creating’  products like wine, marmalade, sausages, liquor, fresh pasta, sun dried tomatoes, artichokes in oil, all kinds of meat products of … Continue reading →

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Ancient Roman recipe: Mulsum

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Gianluigi Cuccureddu

Just as the Ancient Roman recipe: Frittata was simple to prepare, Mulsum is as well. Mulsum is unfermented honey mixed with wine (not to compare with Mead)

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Reflection: “Rare Peek at Riches of Past in Rome”

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Gianluigi Cuccureddu

Article: “Rare Peek at Riches of Past in Rome” Source: The New York Times Rome’s archaeological authorities have reallocated money to open five monuments which are usually closed, in response to budget cuts. The monuments in question are: * House of Livia … Continue reading →

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Dolcetto d’Alba – Bricc du Succ

Posted on July 5, 2009 by Gianluigi Cuccureddu

Yesterday I tried out a new Dolcetto, the Dolcetto d’Alba – Bricc du Succ of the year 2007, made by Piero Benevelli. I must say I’m not dissapointed, not dissapointed at all. A fruity full bodied wine with a fantastic deep … Continue reading →

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The etymology of Jupiter

Posted on July 2, 2009 by Gianluigi Cuccureddu

The etymology of Jupiter derives from the Archaic Roman religion. Jupiter = Ju + Pater Ju = to shine Pater = Father Jupiter = to shine Father Thus Father of all that shines, Father of all energies.

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Ancient Roman recipe: Frittata

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Gianluigi Cuccureddu

To get started, this recipe is really easy and so tasty! As you will read in other recipes I will post, honey was one of the basic ingredients of the Romans (and other ancient civilisations). Honey was the sweetener and has … Continue reading →

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Cannonau di Sardegna – Mamuthone

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Gianluigi Cuccureddu

Wow, this is one of the most full-bodied (Cannonau) wines I’ve ever drank. The flavour, the taste, the after-taste, the smell, just amazing. Too bad the Cannonau wines aren’t well-known, wine lovers would definately marvel on the tastes of the … Continue reading →

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My first Father’s Day

Posted on June 21, 2009 by Gianluigi Cuccureddu

A quick note during my first Father’s Day as a father myself. Our son (Dante) got me a cool gift which he made at the child care, 2 fingerpainted roles with a great photo which depicts the little boy in … Continue reading →

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