Lidia's The Art of Pasta: An Italian Cookbook
No one knows pasta like Lidia Bastianich. Through her bestselling cookbooks and award-winning television programs, she has introduced generations of home cooks to the wonders of Italy’s greatest export. Now, for the first time, she has compiled her decades of expertise into one authoritative volume: the definitive book on pasta. An utterly indispen...
Tips on Etiquette and Culture When Traveling to Italy
Traveling to other countries is a great opportunity to see the world and understand different cultures. However, with travel, it is important to understand that some cultures will be different than what one is used to. Different countries have different customs, traditions, ways of life, food, and etiquette. Although Italy is a popular destination...
Festa Italiana in Kansas City
One of Kansas City’s favorite festivals, Festa Italiana, the unique celebration of Italian traditions and Italian-American culture, will be May 30- June 1, 2025. This longtime local ethnic festival draws visitors from across metropolitan Kansas City and beyond. Enjoy an amazing assortment of Italian food favorites, great entertainment on the main s...
“Shall We Let Venice Sink?” How the city is confronting climate change—a look at grassroots solutions
When thinking about Venice, many adjectives might come to mind: romantic, historic, picturesque, timeless. But sustainable? Perhaps not. It’s difficult to think of Venice as a sustainable place. In fact, at first glance, it seems quite the opposite: a city built on a forest of timber poles driven into the mud of a lagoon; a utopia sustained by shee...
It’s no wonder why Grotto in North Syracuse has such a loyal following (Dining Out Review)
Finish a meal at Grotto in North Syracuse and you might wonder if you were magically transported to the times before the Covid-19 pandemic. Restaurant menu prices have spiked industry-wide since 2020 as the cost of food, labor and other supplies have trended upward, but order a dish like the pappardelle bolognese ($25) and you might wonder if the o...
Capri has two faces – here's the one you've never seen
Bring water," they said when I announced I'd be hiking the Sentiero dei Fortini (Trail of Little Forts). "There's nothing out there." The six-kilometre cliffside path linking the remains of three 19th-Century Bourbon military outposts was my fourth hike on this craggy Mediterranean island. Somewhere along the rocky, wild rosemary-flocked path whil...
CIAO inducts Class of 2025 to Soccer Hall of Fame, hands out 21 scholarships
The Community Italian-American Organization of the Berkshires hosted its annual Soccer Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Thursday, welcoming in the Class of 2025, while recognizing 21 local high school standouts with scholarships. The newest Hall of Famers included Bob Berube, Rex Green, John Haddad, Tony DeMartino, Brian Farley, Mark Girard, Kate...
Vicenza Teen Named Military Youth of the Year for Europe
A senior at Vicenza High School, Avonlea Sparling, has been named the 2025 Military Youth of the Year for Europe for the Boys and Girls Club program, adding another accolade to her list of achievements. Sparling, who serves as captain of both the school’s soccer and volleyball teams and is the president of the National Honor Society, had previously...
San Diego’s ‘Fort Knox’ of Italian cheese
The one-year-old Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge in the heart of Little Italy houses the largest number of imported cheese wheels in San Diego. About 100 of the 40-pound wheels dominate a back wall in the spacious, main dining room. More can be found in the restaurant’s “cheese bar,” where the wheels are carved into bowl-shaped vessels for tossing in cook...
Ride the Giro your way: Discover Italy one pedal at a time
May marks the arrival of the Giro d’Italia, a celebration of cycling that winds its way through Italy’s diverse and captivating landscapes. It’s a time when riders of all levels are encouraged to discover the country’s most picturesque roads and cycling trails, stretching from the Alpine north to the sun-drenched south. Here are six specially desig...
Ferrero Targets the Heart of the U.S.: Peanut Nutella, Square Rocher, and Spicy Tic Tac
Nutella changes its recipe, Ferrero Rocher turns into squares, and Tic Tac gets a Dr. Pepper flavor. Ferrero North America has decided to step up its game: it aims to fully conquer the U.S. market with a wave of new offerings tailored specifically for American consumers. This is confirmed by the list of products the company will present at the upco...
The merendina: a unique Italian snack evolution
The "merendina" is a typical product of the Italian confectionery industry that has no equal in the world. In no other country, in fact, are there single-serve snack products weighing just an average of 35 grams. A recent survey confirms the central role the "merendina" plays in the eating habits of Italians: nearly 8 out of 10 Italians (77%) regul...