The first of many life changing conversations at grandma’s kitchen table
The following is an excerpt from my forthcoming book, Forty Days in Italy con La Mia Famiglia, which I plan to publish in the Spring of 2017, with your help. You can find all of the excerpts here. I plan to write this book over the next few months by releasing excerpts here on our website and getting feedback from The Italian American Podcast...
Lidia Bastianich shares 'Commonsense' cooking tips
Sometimes, less is more. For instance, a little cube of pesto tucked away in an ice cube tray in the freezer can change the flavor profile of a pot of soup. Same goes for that half cup of marinara sauce you were tempted to toss. Save it in the fridge and add it to a roasted chicken for a different taste without a lot of effort. T...
New Book “ME AND THE GENERAL” Captures the Essence of the Roaring Twenties
The Roaring Twenties was a time when the mafia crime bosses reigned supreme in the American underworld. It was a time of glitz, glamour and blood. In "ME AND THE GENERAL", author Rosemary Valenti Guarnera has written an eye-opening read that delves into this era and looks into the life of Ralph Liguori, a man whose entire life was based on...
Pallotta gains full control of Roma
James Pallotta has taken 100 per cent control of Roma, after buying out Italian bank UniCredit's shares in the Serie A runners-up. The American was part of a consortium which bought the capital club in 2010, and became president in 2012 when Thomas DiBenedetto stepped aside. And with a new stadium on the way for Roma, the Americans now have f...
Vincent Bugliosi, Minnesota native who prosecuted Charles Manson, dies
Vincent Bugliosi, who prosecuted cult leader Charles Manson and members of his so-called "family" for seven murders, then wrote books on everything from the Kennedy assassination to God, has died at age 80, his son said late Monday. Bugliosi, a native of Hibbing whose book "Helter Skelter" about the Manson case became one of the best-selling true...
Powerful Italian-English Single “Pray’r” by Classical Crossover Artist Michéal Castaldo Now Available in High-Resolution Audio
The powerful Italian-English single "Pray'r," by the Classical Crossover artist Michéal Castaldo, is one of those rare musical works with the power to transform the way you feel. Because this beautiful international love song has been an absolute favorite of listeners and audiences, worldwide, during its first four years, it is being released as a...
Julius La Rosa, hitmaking crooner fired on air by Arthur Godfrey, dies at 86
Julius La Rosa, a pop crooner known for hits including "Eh, Cumpari," and whose firing live on the air by TV host Arthur Godfrey in 1953 overshadowed his successes that followed, died May 12 at his home in Crivitz, Wis. He was 86. His death was confirmed by his daughter, Maria Smith. No cause was reported. Mr. La Rosa was in the Navy...
The Immense Debate: 'Gravy' or 'Sauce'
By Mike Cariocia "Its gravy!" "No, it's sauce!!" ... Every Italian has heard or been involved in this argument at one point in their lives. There is always a strong opinion about it and the argument is never ending. Growing up, my family always called it gravy. My grandparents immigrated from Calabria Italy many years ago and this is the...
In HBO’s ‘The Young Pope,’ the Vatican Gets an Eccentric New Resident
Paolo Sorrentino's 2013 film, "The Great Beauty," which captured an Oscar for best foreign-language film, was a love letter to Rome, city of saints and sinners, in all its gorgeous entropy. For his latest endeavor, he set his sights on its most intriguing inner sanctum — the Vatican — and claimed an even bigger canvas: a 10-hour television series i...
Columbus Foods and Top Chef Fan Favorite Fabio Viviani Hit the Road to “Meat Up” With Fans Across the Country
Two Italian favorites are teaming up as Top Chef fan-favorite Fabio Viviani joins Columbus Foods for its "Meat Up" food truck tour, inviting Americans to explore the simple Italian goodness of premium salumi and deli meats. They're hitting the road this April and May, spending a week each in Scottsdale, Salt Lake, Boston, New York Metro an...
I vini “bio” di Roccafiore crescono negli USA
I vini biologici di Roccafiore conquistano i consumatori statunitensi. Nei primi mesi del 2014, l'azienda di Todi (Perugia) ha già superato le vendite dell'anno precedente, con una crescita a due cifre: +10% rispetto al 2013, quando si sono toccate le 15.000 bottiglie esportate in questo mercato. Negli USA Roccafiore è presente in diverse...
Angelina Jolie’s “Unbroken” Joins the Oscar Race Big Time
Angelina Jolie's second feature film as a director is a success. Unbroken, the story of real life Olympic hero and World War II star Louie Zamperini, isn't perfect. But it's a huge accomplishment that will attract a huge audience and lots of nominations. Main actor Jack O'Connell becomes an overnight sensation. There will also be lots of l...