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Cranford, NJ 07016

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by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 3 days ago
We’ve been having so much fun at our pasta making classes!! Thank you to all who have come so far. We still have a few spots available in July but they are filling up fast. Register today at www.learnitaliannj.com. Link in bio. July 17- 2 spots July 20- 3 spots July 24- 4 spots July 29- 1 spot July 30- 4 spots July 31- 6 spots #pasta #italian #italianfood #diy #italianstyle #homemade #cook #momstogether #goodtogetout #ciaoamici
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 weeks ago
Travel Tuesday on Wednesday Find yourself in nature in the Dolomites There is a saying in Italian that says “Toccare il cielo con un dito,” touch the sky with your finger. This is a saying Italians use when they want to tell someone they are very happy about something. It can also be used literally when you are in the Dolomiti mountain range. When you are here, you are over 2000 meters high, and you literally feel like you are so close to the sky you could touch it with your finger. Continue reading our blog at https://ciaoamiciitaly.com/travel-tuesday-find-yourself-in-nature-in-the-dolomites/ #italy #travel
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 weeks ago
Our first night back was a success! Thank you so much to the @cranfordnjmoms group for supporting our pasta making classes. We can’t wait to meet more of you! Link in bio to register. #ciaoamici #pasta #pastamaking #goodtobeback #downtowncranford #italian #italianamerican #italianfood #westfieldnj #clarknj #garwoodnj
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 3 weeks ago
I can not thank Cranford, NJ Moms enough for all the support Ciao Amici has received for our pasta classes. I am so thankful to live and work in such an amazing town. We are excited to welcome the first group tonight! And can not believe how many classes have sold out!! There are still some dates available if you have not signed up yet and you can register right on our website at www.learnitaliannj.com. Link in bio. Looking forward to meeting everyone and again Mille Grazie!! #pasta #pastamaking #italian #italianfood #italianamerican #homemade #diy #supportlocal #locallove #pastaeparole #cranford #westfieldnj #garwoodnj
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 1 month ago
Have you ever heard of the Italian Aperitivo? It is a drink/light meal that occurs after the work day in Italy, like Happy Hour here in the US but so much more. It occurs between 7-9 before dinner with foods such as cheese, cured meats, quiches, vegetables, pizza and sometimes small plates of pasta. The idea is to nibble on some food while having a drink to whet your appetite before dinner. Here is a recipe for a very popular Aperitivo drink, the Aperol Spritz. What will you have for an aperitivo tonight? #aperitivos #aperolspritz #aperol #italianwayoflife #italianstyle #ciaoamici #italianamerican
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 months ago
Start your journey to speak Italian TONIGHT at 7:00. Register here http://www.learnitaliannj.com link in bio, only $15.00! Register for one lesson or up to four at a time. Just make sure you register 30 minutes before the class. Soon you will be ordering in a restaurant like these gentlemen. #speakitalian #italian #italianamerican #learnsomethingnew #learnalanguage #ciaoamici #downtowncranford #westfieldmama #downtownclarknj
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 months ago
Today’s recipe is Carne alla Pizzaiola Let us know what you think and if you make the recipe post a picture!! 4 slices of veal or beef 1 cup of tomato sauce 1 clove of garlic Oil to taste (4 tablespoons) Salt to taste Oregano to taste You can add capers to taste if you like Sauté the garlic Add the tomato when the tomato boils add the slices of meat. Add salt and oregano Leave to cook on moderate heat for 10/15 min. Halfway through cooking, turn the meat. Buon Appetito
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 months ago
Travel Tuesday We know you can’t travel to Italy right now so we thought we’d bring Italy to you. As Italy slowingly begins to reopen again people are now allowed to walk, run, or ride bicycles outside for exercise in Rome. Here are some pictures from Rome from our tour guide Giuseppe. It’s amazing to see these monuments with so few people around. Have you ever been to any of these places? #Roma #italy #travel #bellaitalia #dreamoftravel #travelfromyourcouch #ciaoamici
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 months ago
It’s Mangia Monday!!!! Our recipe for today is Pasta al Tonno (pasta with tuna). We loved seeing your pictures last week, don’t forget when you make the recipe to post your pictures!! 1 small onion chopped 2 can of tuna in oil drained 1table spoon of white wine optional 1 lb tomato pure Salt Pepper Black olive optional 1 pound of pasta Soffriggere cipolla - fry the onion in a little olive oil Aggiungere tonno- add the tuna Aggiungere vino- add the wine Evaporare il vino- cook til the wine evaporates Aggiungere il pomodoro - add the tomato Sale -add
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 3 months ago
With everyone spending more time at home we decided to start something new. Mangia Monday!!! We will post a recipe on Monday for you to try. Once you make it take a picture and post it here. We'd love see how it turned out. Today recipe is Pasta e Piselli, if you don't have piselli (peas) you can replace with patate (potatoes) or fagioli (beans) You will need Olive oil Onion Pancetta (you can leave this out if you don't have it) Piselli Salsa di pomodori (you can also leave this out) Pasta (usually ditalini or small shells) Pecorino Cheese
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 3 months ago
Ciao- I wanted to give you an update on where we are with travel to Italy. These are truly difficult and trying times that we are currently living through. I have encountered many obstacles in my 20 plus -year career, but none have ever been as dramatic or worldwide as the Coronavirus pandemic. In spite of this I would like to reassure you of my commitment to you and Ciao Amici and I believe that we will survive this and come out stronger and better than ever. I have still been working during this time and have been busy trying
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 3 months ago
We are so excited to be participating in this Jersey Local project supporting small businesses. @thinkdsignprint came up with this great idea to support your favorite local businesses, purchase a t-shirt or two or ten and Think D'Sign will split the profits with that business. Its a win win, you get an awesome shirt and support two Cranford businesses at the same time!!!! #supportlocal #wereallinthistogether #ciaoamici #cranfordstrong #downtowncranford Here’s the link to purchase your Ciao Amici shirt today. https://tdpnj.com/jerseylocal/shop/home
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 4 months ago
Have you always wanted to learn to speak Italian. It’s not too late to start now. Register here http://www.learnitaliannj.com/index.php/online-lessons.html at least 30 minutes before class tonight. Tonight we will learn how to order in a bar/cafe, learn the most popular Italian greetings and introduce yourself to new friends. All from a native Italian speaker. It’s so easy to do via skype, you will be able to see the teacher and also view the interactive chalk board. Register for one or up to four classes. Looking forward to seeing you! #learnitalian #ciaoamici #learnsomethingnew #italianamericans #language #downtowncranford #downtownwestfield
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 4 months ago
Today is the day they celebrate La festa del papá in Italy. They always celebrate March 19 because it is also the feast day of San Giuseppe (St. Joseph). While we know the crisis in Italy right now is unimaginable and they are not celebrating we just wanted to take a moment to acknowledge all of the fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and father figures in our lives. Ti vogliamo bene- We love you #bellaitalia #festadelpap à #weloveitalia #ciaoamici
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 4 months ago
Skype lessons are the perfect way to learn something new right now!! Beginner class tonight at 7:00. $15 for 45 minutes! Register link in our bio. #getyourmindoffthings #starttospeakitalian #dontwait #ciaoamici #italian #italianamericans
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 4 months ago
Have you always wanted to speak Italian? Start tonight at 7:00!! Skype lessons with a native Italian! http://www.learnitaliannj.com/index.php/online-lessons.html Link also in bio to register. Now is the time to try. #learnitalian #dosomethingnew #fromyourowncouch #downtowncranford #downtownwestfield #westfieldmama #365cranfordwestfieldnj
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 4 months ago
Come passare il tempo?.......Take Italian on line!!!! We are very excited to be offering these special classes and appreciative of your support. It will be an interactive class and we have even worked out a link for an interactive chalk board to view. 45 minute group class on Thursdays at 7:00 via Skype. Each lesson will be only $15 and you can register and pay on our website at www.learnitaliannj.com. Once you have paid we will send you the Skype address. We can take up to 25 people so sign up soon before all the spots are taken. We know
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 4 months ago
Ciao, Hello!!!! Let's do something fun! We know that it can be difficult now that the kids are home from school. Why not have them learn a new language. Ciao Amici will be trying something new with a livestream class for children ages 7-11. We will sing, read, and learn everyday Italian words. Our trial class will be Wed March 18 at 2:00 for FREE. Going forward our classes will be Wednesdays and Fridays for $15 each class. Email us at info @learnitaliannj .com or comment below for the trial class. #kidslearnitalian #onlinelearning #keepthekidsactive #ciaoamici #livestreamclasses
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 4 months ago
We have received a notice from the Cranford Township Committee and Downtown Management that all non-essential businesses have been asked to close, and we are willingly complying with this request. Effective today, we will be closed indefinitely. Just like any other small business this creates a lot of uncertainty. But the health and wellness of our staff and customers are our first priority. We are also confident that we and our beautiful Italia will return stronger than ever!!! If you are registered for class we are working on a way to live stream the classes and will contact you with
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 4 months ago
Mommy & Me at Ciao Amici Enhance the bond between mother and child while singing, dancing, and drawing, etc. in an all Italian atmosphere at Ciao Amici! You and your child vi divertirete tanto (will have a lot of fun) while you are learning the Italian language and sharing special bonding moments. This is the perfect age to start your child on the road to being bi-lingual. Ten lessons (45 minutes each) for $150 starting in May. EARLY BIRD SPECIAL Register by March 31 and SAVE 10% Email us at info @learnitaliannj .com, call us at 908-931-9100, or comment below if you