The Gentlemen Of Italy Are Fastened To The Apron Strings Of Their Mothers

I have always heard females say that they look for Italian boyfriends because they are cool and darn pretty. True enough for me, as I have seen ruggedly handsome Italian gentlemen in gazette covers or music videos. Unfortunately, a large chunk of Italian men are considered to be "mammoni," or mama's boy, a rare breed of guys who are still fastened to and dependent on their mothers. This could conceivably be caused by the too-close family ties that spoil boys far into their adulthood. Even after they find favorable, fixed jobs, these mammoni men would still live in their parent's houses just so they can be indulged by their mothers. I'm a fan of parents taking care of their offspring, but we do have to draw the line and help them stand on their own feet, even if it means seeing them wallow in untidy apartments or eating takeout regularly.

For an independent woman, there is nothing more disappointing, or galling, than a guy who depends on mother for regular meals, clean clothing, and even tidying up their room. No matter how virile, sexy, or even wealthy a guy is, a mama's boy is something that you avoid being committed to. Heaven help me if I hear them protest that my spaghetti isn't as scrumptious as mama's.

A Lovely Italian Dinner With A Delectable Tomato-based Dish

The city of Milan in Italy is not only renowned for its fashion shows but also for its dishes rich in red sauces, making ripe and plump tomatoes part of a typical Italian pantry. The red tomatoes not only add a unique essence to any Italian dish, it also provides a marvelous color to the dish, making it more tempting and pleasing to the eyes. That's why when I stayed over a chum’s house in Italy, I was stuffed with yummy red-sauced pastas and beautifully garnished dishes. My all-time favorite was the Chicken Calabrese, a baked chicken dish covered with succulent tomato-based sauce mixed with slices of vegetables and spices for that added piquancy.

Not only me but also my friends are fond of tomato-based dishes -- my companions alternately use mushrooms and spinach as part of their inventive cooking technique. According to them, having tomato as the principal ingredient, Chicken Calabrese is so easy to prepare that it's what they commonly serve their families after a hectic day -- the same thing applies to us. One time, after the mouthwatering meal, we helped ourselves into a quite a lot of slices of a Prosciutto Cheese Bread, a tasty pastry baked with ham and different kinds of cheese. A simple but succulent fruit dessert complimented the delightful dinner, followed with cups of hot coffee.

The Enchanting Italian Fashion Babe

I've been a smart fan of fashion trends that whenever I shop for my items, I make sure I grab those sexy lingerie, voguish suits, and shining pumps I saw from my collection of magazines -- all for my lady, of course.

One instance, I got hold of Vogue publication and was immediately mesmerized with this young, comely brunette girl printed on the cover. I alleged she was someone renowned, someone iconic. Yes, I was right; she is the supermodel Mariacarla Boscono, a true Italian gal.

Doing catwalks for Versace and campaign jobs for the fashion gods Armani Exchange, Bulgari, Escada, and Roberto Cavalli, it is practically a mistake not to know Mariaclara. Her noble, glamorous, and beautiful gait in the runway is striking that her fellow models, fashion icons, photographers, and fans alike adore her with all their might. Looking at her face during a ramp, one will witness a multifarious set of emotions that is mostly mystifying. The former booker of Naomi Campbell, Piero Piazzi, observed this promising and unique composure of Mariacarla and promptly made her his prodigy.

Amidst the sounding prominence in and out of the runway, Mariacarla never professed to abandon her roots. In fact, she has bounced from one country to another, from the cozy America to the mythical Africa, but she still chose to make a permanent haven in her beloved country. Ultimately, her standard sweetness is making her one amorous fashion giant. Though clothed with the most elegant and sought-after suits, the soul of a sincere woman lives within her. She at no time fears being a passé but loves the goal of being hailed as an Italian fashion legacy.