Colonel Henry A. Mucci: A Warrior’s Tale
War is a strange phenomenon, to say the least. It is during wartime that humans can both reach the greatest heights of heroism and go down to the lowest depths of bestiality. I believe it was no less than Gen. George S. Patton Jr. who once exclaimed “Compared to war, all other forms of human endeavor shrink to insignificance.” He was probably corre...
Italian Gardeners: The Next Generation
We at The Italian Garden Project™ are always pleased when we find that the Italian gardening traditions are being carried on by a new generation of gardeners. Several years ago when 18 year old Alessandro Ferzoco emailed to tell us about his passion for gardening, and offered to introduce us to some of his Italian-born gardening mentors in his subu...
23 New Scholarships For AP Students In The US
The Embassy of Italy in Washington D.C. and Eduitalia, an association of 80 qualified schools and universities that offer courses for foreign students in Italy, have partnered to offer 23 scholarships aimed to promote Italian language and culture in the U.S.. The grants will allow winners to live an unforgettable study experience in Italy. All st...
So What Is Fernet, Anyway?
Stroll into any bar from San Francisco to New York City, and you're bound to find more than a few folks tossing back shots of a curious, caramel-hued liqueur. A waft of the stuff brings mentholated, herbaceous notes, an earthy mix of woodsy cologne, tea-tree oil and unsweetened cough medicine. "Hmm," you might say to yourself. "It's too dark to be...
Lino Manocchia 1921-2017
Il 4 marzo é scomparso all’etá di 96 anni il noto giornalista originario di Giulianova, Pasquale Omero Marino Manocchia, per tutti Pasqualino o semplicemente “Lino”. Arrivato a New York nel 1949, si trasferí prima nel Bronx e poi a Cambridge, un paese a 300 km a nord nello stato di New York. Ci abitava con il figlio Adriano, la nuora Teresa Schiavi...
European Parliament votes to end visa-free travel for Americans
The European Parliament has voted to end visa-free travel for Americans within the EU. It comes after the US failed to agree visa-free travel for citizens of five EU countries – Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Poland and Romania – as part of a reciprocity agreement. US citizens can normally travel to all countries in the bloc without a visa. The vote ur...
Italian Wines: Strong Growth Potential for Wines Beloved by U.S. Consumers
Current import statistics reveal the robust position of Italian wines in the United States. In 2016, Italy, the world's leading wine producer, accounted for 32.4% of the market share of imported wine in the U.S., representing nearly $1.8 billion in sales (6% increase vs. 2015), according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. Italy maintained its posi...
NIAF Now Offering Discounted Study Abroad and Language Courses in Italy
Members of the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) can now take advantage of significantly discounted study abroad and language courses in Italy, thanks to the Foundation’s new corporate sponsorship with Sant’Anna Institute. Located in the historical center of Sorrento, overlooking the Bay of Naples, Sant’Anna Institute provides tailor-mad...
Strampelli conquista gli Usa, università a caccia della sua opera
Nazzareno Strampelli sbarca nelle università americane. Il mondo accademico a stelle e strisce, a differenza di quello italiano, ha messo gli occhi sul lavoro dell’insigne agronomo genetista maceratese tanto da farne oggetto di attenzione e di studio persino nelle università. Alcuni studiosi d’oltreoceano sono entrati in contatto con Sergio Salvi,...
On Being Italian
I once read that the average Italian consumes 60 pounds of pasta per year. After reflecting on this, I conceded that it was probably true, but in my family at least, it was some top-notch pasta. You see, I didn’t even know that boxed pasta even existed until about fourth grade, when I saw a friend’s mother make it for us. Up until that point, I had...
Santa Margherita USA Announces Nationwide Appointments of Regional Distributor Network
Italian wine importer Santa Margherita USA announces today that it has made changes to its distribution network throughout the United States. Upon a careful analysis and vetting process, the importer realigned its portfolio around the country. Santa Margherita USA has signed new agreements with the following distributor networks: Republic National...
Italian-American hip-hop artist drops hot new single ‘Gimme A Minute’
Most people who think about a hip-hop artist don’t think of an Italian-American. That demographic of U.S. Citizen doesn’t typically associate with that style of music. Joey Capo breaks the mold. As a second-generation Italian-American whose ancestors immigrated from Abruzzo, Italy to America, Joey is all about representing his heritage while also e...