Meet Urbani Truffles
In the early 1850s, Constantino Urbani dedicated himself to truffles. At the time, the rare tuber — which only grows wild in the forests of central and northern Italy — was almost unknown to the outside world. Passionate about the earthy, aromatic ingredient (we totally get it), Constantino wanted to spread the good word. He succeeded. More than 16...
Contest for University students on the occasion of the 3rd Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World
On the occasion of the 3rd Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World, the Embassy of Italy is pleased to announce a Contest for University students of Italian language in the United States. The Settimana della Cucina Italiana nel Mondo will take place from November 19 to 25, 2018. This year the theme will be “La Dieta Mediterranea” (The Mediterranea...
Young ISSNAF Mentorship Program 2018 - 2019: call for applications now open
The Young-ISSNAF Mentorship Program aims at supporting and guiding junior Italian researchers in North America in their career choices and professional growth by matching mentors and mentees within ISSNAF network. While mentorship is a well-developed practice in most Institutions, the Young-ISSNAF Mentorship Program offers junior faculty an externa...
Author Gina Fava Releases Her Latest International Thriller, Formula, a Mystery Set in Italy
On the heels of Gina Fava’s latest book, Un Momento: A Taste of Italian-American Pastimes, comes her latest international crime thriller, Formula: Another HELL Ranger Thriller. A mystery that draws from Fava's time spent living in Italy, the novel features elements of romance, cut throat competition, sibling rivalry, and sexy revenge. The mystery a...
How a Marshall Plan Program Boosted the Performance of Italian Firms for Decades
In a typical four-digit manufacturing industry in the United States, establishments at the 90th percentile of total factor productivity (TFP) are about twice as productive as those at the 10th percentile. This dispersion appears even larger in developing countries: for instance, Indian and Chinese firms display 400 percent productivity spread betwe...
High school hoops coaching legend Gene Pingatore
Gene Pingatore still can’t quite believe that in November he’ll be among the inductees into the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame. “I am totally honored and extremely humbled,” he says. “When you think about it, I’m a high school coach. And here I go to the hall of fame with all my heroes who are there — Joe DiMaggio, Rocky Marciano. It...
Nets, Hawks interested in Italian forward Nicolo Melli
Italian-born sharpshooting forward Nicolo Melli has reportedly received interest from the Brooklyn Nets and the Atlanta Hawks. After taking home All Euroleague 2nd Team honors in 2017, there were reportedly several teams interested in signing the 6-foot-8 forward. He declined an offer from the Hawks last season. Atlanta was also interested back in...
After the Pasta
In my neighborhood, Italian families had many traditions. To mention a few, Christmas Eve always included a seafood meal called the feast of the 7 fishes, plastic slipcovers adorned the furniture in every living room and Sundays always started with mass followed by Mom frying meatballs and sausage while making the gravy (not sauce). That wonderfu...
IAP 70: The Power of Hustle: Sarah Centrella on Hard Work and Big Dreams
In this episode, we’re speaking with best-selling author, manifesting expert, keynote motivational speaker, and master life coach Sarah Centrella about her book, “Hustle Believe Receive,” and how everyone can make their dreams reality when they’re not afraid to take action. She also talks about how she was able to take an inspiring trip to Italy wi...
Lagostina Announces Partnership with Celebrity Chef Giada De Laurentiis
Lagostina, a leading manufacturer of premium Italian cookware, is proud to announce a collaboration with Giada De Laurentiis - Italian-born American chef and restaurateur, New York Times Bestselling Author and Emmy Award winning television personality. For years, she has used Lagostina at the forefront of her television show "Giada in Italy." Now,...
Anagrafe/ Nissoli (FI) scrive a Decaro (ANCI) per sollecitare maggiore attenzione dei comuni alle richieste dei Consolati per i servizi ai connazionali all’estero
“In seguito a ripetute segnalazioni di situazioni diffuse di disattenzioni da parte degli uffici anagrafe dei comuni alle richieste derivanti dai consolati, ho ritenuto doveroso sollecitare, con una lettera, il Presidente dell’ANCI (Associazione Nazionale Comuni Italiani), Antonio Decaro, ad intervenire per porre fine ad una delle principali cause...
Nissoli (FI) e Mollicone (FDI): Colombo simbolo di italianità. Inaccettabile l’abolizione del Columbus Day a Somerville in Massachusetts (USA)
“Il mese di ottobre si avvicina e con esso fervono anche i preparativi per il Columbus Day, tradizionale appuntamento della Comunità italiana che manifesta così il proprio contributo alla costruzione della società americana. Tuttavia, come è già capitato l’anno scorso, anche quest’anno non mancano le polemiche per alcune decisioni, che definiamo in...