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Ok I now I have spoken about it before but this time I actually made it. It also turned out rather well too. My room mate , who has since gone back to Germany had a book with all these great recipes and I am sorry I didn’t take down anymore but I managed to scribble down this recipe before he left and I am glad I did. Anyway I had some time and I decided to go off to the Tuo Di supermarket and go get some ingredients.

So this is what you need:

500 grams of marscapone, 150 millitres of milk, 75 grams of sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla flavoured sugar, 2 cups of coffee ( preferably from the mocha ), 2 shots of amaretto and 200 grams of finger biscuits and 1 tablespoon of sweetened chocolate powder. Right now lets go through how you stick it all together and get a great result.

 

So the first thing you should do is get the coffee done and let it cool down. While that is happening you can get on with the rest. So dump the mascarpone, vanilla and sugar into the bowl and whick the hell out of it. Now add the milk a bit at a time. You don’t want to add too much milk or the tiramisu wont set properly. The mixture should be smooth not runny. If you don’t use all the milk by the time you have got this result its fine just drink what’s left and carry on. By this time the coffee should have cooled down and you can now add the 2 shots of amaretto to it. Another trick is not to dunk the biscuits into the coffee but rather put them in the dish first and then take a tablespoon and pour it over the biscuits. Once you have drizzled the first layer of biscuits with the coffee you can add a lyer of your mascarpone cream. Then repeat this with another layer of biscuits and then finally another layer of cream. For the finale get a table spoon of chocolate powder and dust it over the top of the tiramisu using a sive. You don’t want to do this without one because if you do it will come out all lumpy and you will choke on the chocolate powder.

 

Once you have done this leave the tiramisu in the fridge for at least 6 to 8 hours. Or even better over night. It is really quick and easy to make. From making the coffee to putting it in the fridge takes about 30 minutes. This recipe will be enough for 8 to 10 people depending if they only have one piece.

Another great thing about this recipe is that there are no eggs so you can store it for a lot longer before having to eat it and it is has a bit less cholesterol in it than usual so granny can also have a piece. It’s also nice and light so it won’t feel like you have just eaten a horse and the cart it was pulling.

Buon appetito !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lets be realistic just for a bit. Your holiday is not just about money but it is a big part of it. So here are a couple of tips to save money and make it go just a little further.

 

 Lets start with what you can see for nothing. Foro Romano, Pantheon and the Museo di Risorgimento have free entrance. Another great place is Villa Borghese park. The Vatican Museums and Sisitine Chapel are also free the last Sunday of every month. It is advisable to get there at least an hour before the museums open. The queues are very long. The other churches always seem to get over looked by many holiday makers. There are fantastic works of art, entrance is free and there are never any queues.

 

 You also don’t have to buy water. This is absolutely great. The water is safe to drink from the tap and from all the fountains outside. So all you have to do is find an empty bottle and fill it from the fountains. The location of the hotel is located really near Termini station so you dont have to take a taxi to reach the train station. The metro staion Castro Pretorio is located very near the hotel too. However if you are here for a short time only then an 11 euro travel card would be sufficient to get you around the city. It is valid for 3 days and it can be used for the metro, bus and the tram.

 

 Now we get to one of the most important parts of the whole trip. The food! In Italy food is taken very seriously. There is no point in spending money on something that is overvalued and overpriced. The locals eat well for a fair price and so should you. Here are a couple of tips: Don’t eat at restaurants right in the centre, look for restaurants in the streets near the famous piazzas, don’t eat at restaurants with a menu turistico and go where you only hear Italian being spoken this tells you that it is a big hit with the locals. Which means its been around for a while and is worth eating at and you wont be served ready made reheated food.

When you go to a bar to have a coffee always stand at the bar. Its cheaper to have your coffee there than to take it to a table outside. All of these things may seem trivial but if you manage to remember a few of these things you could save yourself quite a few euros.

Enjoy your holiday spend your cash wisely and buy something worthwhile instead of wasting it. Looking forward to seeing you in Rome and having you as a guest in our hotel.

At the thought of Italy, we think of eating well. A long multi-course dinner chatting with good company and enjoying a robust bottle of wine. Although typically, the main course selection is divided into two categories, meat or fish. For the health-conscious travellers, eating vegetarian may seem nearly impossible. However, there is always the famous caprese salad of buffalo mozzarella, tomato, and basil or perhaps a variety of vegetable sandwhiches, called panini, or vegetable topped pizza. Although when the selection of vegetable panini and pizza has been exhausted and a craving for one of those notorious long sit-down italian dinners arises, not to worry, there are plenty of modern vegetarian restaurants popping up all over Rome. For a general list of some vegetarian restaurants click here A few favorites are listed below.

One vegetarian restaurant, Il Margutta RistorArte, was born in 1979 where the quality of life and respect for nature and animals was put together with the appreciation of art. This harminous blend offers a wonderful array of colorful vegetarian dishes in a brilliantly artistic ambient. The walls are covered in art while live music plays frequently. This local restaurant truly provides a full dinning experience. The restaurant is between the metro stop Piazza di Spagna and Flaminio on Via Margutta 118, approxiamately a 20 minute excursion from the elegantly decorated Yes Hotel.

Another popular spot called ‘Arancia Blu’ is found in San Lorenzo, the neighborhood near the University where the students stroll the streets discussing their recents subjects of study. ‘Arancia Blu’ has an abundant selection of wines to coordinate with your favorite vegetarian dish. They also teach cooking classes, wine courses, and cuisine education. In addition, musical performances may be seen during weekend evenings; call ahead to confirm +39 4454105. The address is Via Dei Latini 65, which is merely a 15 minute walk from My Hotel.

For those travellers who are on a budget, a visit to Rome staying at Hostel Des Artistes may enjoy the economically priced Taverna Vegetariana where one may find a menu offering the typical Italian dishes made for the vegetarian appetite as well as a large selection of fresh salads. This fun casual restaurant is near the Vatican on Via Trionfale 94.

This is a fantastic after dinner drink or something to have as a sun downer. Limoncello originates from Sorrento where the lemons of the region are highly prized and were used in the original recipes over 100 years ago.

Now limoncello can be found all over Italy and Rome is no exception. It is best served chilled so it is usually drunk during the summer months. That doesn’t mean that you cant buy a bottle and have a glass or two out of season.

This liqueur is found in most supermarkets and in speciality liqueur shops for the more upmarket brands. This great liqueur can also be made at home. The ingredients are simple and very easy to get hold of.

The prices for a bottle vary in supermarkets from 7 to 12 euros, depending on the type of limoncello you are buying and the size of the bottle of course. A shot or 2 of this stuff is extremely refreshing and it tastes really great. It can also be served over ice cream.

A bottle of limoncello would make a fantastic gift to take back home for your friends and other family members. This is truly one of the many unforgettable flavours of Italy. One of the biggest – and most famous – liqueur stores of Rome is the enoteca Trimani near the Termini station. but you’ll find limoncello in any supermarket.

There is a lot to offer many different tastes and budgets for the intrepid tourist in Rome. Start your day enjoying a creamy cappuccino in our cosy hotel Yes-Hotel Rome. When you are well up and ready, you will be ready to begin exploring the Eternal City. Starting from Yes Hotel central Rome, perfectly located to walk around the city, Whether you are a romantic at heart or a history buff you won’t be disappointed with the time spent in this marvellous city. With over 2500 years of history behind it, Rome can certainly boast that it has the most extensive and impressive display of ancient ruins and buildings dating from many of the most important eras in history. It has also had an extremely rich and colourful history. It has been sacked several times, had a few civil wars and was fought over between church and state.

Since then however, things have calmed down and Rome is now again reaching the status it held several years ago as a city that has a lot to offer. The city of Rome itself is not the only thing that is rich and colourful. The Romans themselves are too. Extremely friendly, very entertaining and with just the right touch of eccentricity that makes watching, talking and interacting with them a completely separate but pleasant experience in itself.

Another of the many delights that can be experienced in the city and are without par are the culinary. From the simple rustic family run casalinga, to the trendy and up to date cuisine of the many bars and restaurants in the Campo de Fiori and Trastevere, there are many tastes to satisfy your curiosity and your appetite. However, along with the list of things you would generally do in Rome, for example, visiting the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, the simple things are usually the best. Pizza and ice-cream are definitely a must do. There are literally gelaterias and pizzerias on every corner and there is a lot of variety.There is nothing better than buying an ice-cream and going for a long leisurely stroll through Villa Borghese with its many tree lined avenues, maybe taking the time to visit the wonderful Galleria Borghese, from which the American Embassy in Rome is very close, and then looking out from the Pincio to gaze upon the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica.

Rome is definitely a pedestrian friendly city as most of the famous sites like the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Coloseum and Forum areas are all within walking distance from each other. Crossing the roads can also be another experience on its own. Take a deep breath and have faith in the white stripes painted on the ground. All in all Rome has the unique blend of the truly ancient with the modern. It also has the best specialist boutiques available, from food to clothing. While walking down Via del Corso and Via dei Condotti, you will find many things that will capture your eye. From clothing, music and all sorts of fashion extras and must haves, to posters and bookshops.

In the ancient world all roads did lead to Rome. Why not take some time out and let your road lead you there. At the end of your day you will eventually come back to your comfortable Yes Hotel rooms, where you will be happy to chill out before dining out.