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italian food
Italian Food

Sampling Unique Italian Culinary Contributions

Many of us have a relatively intimate knowledge of Italian food like lasagna, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and of wines such as Chianti. But when taking a closer look, you’ll find an abundance of delightful Italian delicacies with a variety of everyday uses. Take a virtual trip to Italy enjoying the tastes and textures of […]

Culture, Weather

I giorni della Merla

The last 3 days of January (from the 29th to the 31st) are traditionally called “I Giorni della Merla” (Blackbird’s Days) and are considered the coldest days of the year. This is actually just a legend, because these three days usually are the chilliest of the year only once every 25 […]

Italian-movies

Italian Films that won an Oscar

Historically, Italy聽has given a lot to the art of filmmaking and Americans have always been fascinated by “Cinema Italiano” and by Italian films finding it and its聽craftsmanship unique and inspiring.聽Of course, the Academy has also been very receptive to the films produced in聽Italy and indeed, as of 2014, Italy is […]

Italian love stories
History

The legendary Italian love stories

Italy鈥檚 nickname could be 鈥渢he land of love stories.鈥 In fact, the cultural heritage is dotted with famous, adorable couples. It鈥檚 the country of Venice and Rome, romantic cities for excellence. And the land of writers and their excruciating Italian love stories. Paolo e Francesca, the real Romeo and Juliet […]