Italian cuisine: Stuffed Zucchini Ligurian Style
WTI Magazine #78 2016 April 15Author : Paola Lovisetti Scamihorn Translation by: Spring is coming soon, so let's start thinking about the best fruit and vegetables that this season offers us. One example is zucchini, rich in water, vitamins (E, C and folic acid), fiber and potassium, a perfect partner to help you lose weight and remove...
Italian art: Bernardino Luini
WTI Magazine #29 2014 May, 8Author : Enrico De Iulis Translation by: These days in Milan is under construction a very interesting exhibition: the subject is Bernardino Luini, a 100% Lombard painter which has had a mixed fortune and fame, quickly covered by the shadows dropped by the twentieth century critics against him.
Studying (in) Italy: I'm in love with Florence
WTI Magazine #48 2014 November, 26Author : Matthew Lofstrom Translation by: During my experience abroad in Rome, I have been fortunate enough to have my parents come to Italy to spend some time with me. They were with me for a week at the end of October and we spent three of those days in Florence. This allowed both my parents and I...
Italian lifestyle: Astolfo by Lumen Center Italia
WTI Magazine #63 2015 June, 27Author : Living Adamis Translation by: Astolfo, fearless knight protagonist of extravagant adventures in the Orlando Furioso, used to leave with his golden spear toward memorable feats. By its name ("ast-ulf", whose meaning is more likely "helper spear") comes the name of the new lamp by Lumen Center Ita...
Italian lifestyle: Dimoredesign 2015, traditions and contaminations
WTI Magazine #67 2015 September, 4Author : Living Adamis Translation by: The historical "Dimore Storiche" tour of Bergamo presents the 2015 edition of DimoreDesign: every Sunday, from September 6 to 27, Trussardi House, Palazzo Agliardi, Palazzo Moroni, Palazzo Terzi and Villa Grismondi Finardi open...
Italian land and nature: The Murgia National Park
WTI Magazine #78 2016 April 15Author : italia.it Translation by: The Murgia National Park was established in 1990 with the name of Parco Regionale Archeologico Storico Naturale delle Chiese Rupestri del Materano (Natural Historic Archaeological Regional Park of the Rock Churches of the Matera region). It has been included in the UNESCO...
Italian wine: Friuli Annia and Aquileia
WTI Magazine #29 2014 May, 8Author : Vino OK Translation by: Friuli Annia and Aquileia is produced in Friuli, very fascinating region in northern Italy. More precisely, this wine is produced in a wide area including the towns of Carlino, San Giorgio di Nogaro, Marano Lagunare, Torviscosa, Castions di Strada, Porpetto, Bagnaria Arsa e...
Italian language: At an arm's length from the goal
WTI Magazine #40 2014 July, 23Author : Manuela Bianchi for learnitalygroup.com Translation by: The arm and the mindThe human body can be another interesting starting point to discover the ways of saying and some of the most used phrases of our language. Today we'll talk about the word "braccio" (arm) that comes as always from our dea...
Italian language: Eataly-IACE student competition winners
WTI Magazine #63 2015 June, 27Author : Berardo Paradiso Translation by: This past November, Eataly and the Italian American Committee on Education (IACE) launched the contest initiative "Short Food Movie at Eataly," an extension of the EXPO Milan 2015 "Short Food Movie" program themed "Feed Your Mind, Film Your Planet." Our IACE student...
Studying (in) Italy: Roman Food Then and Now A “Tasteful” Take on Classical Studies in Rome
WTI Magazine #73 2015 November 27Author : John Cabot University Translation by: Italy's food culture is known the world over for being particularly tasty. For many study abroad students, the allure of a hot pizza on a night out, a steamy cappuccino on a morning walk, or some delicious tiramisù with...
Italian language: Break your leg and In bocca al lupo. Luck and its (odd) origins
WTI Magazine #78 2016 April 15Author : Giosuè Prezioso Translation by: A friend of yours is going to hold an important seminar. You: "break your leg!"; a group of actors, stressed out, is going to start its play in less than a couple of minutes. You: "break your leg!". Before a given important appointment, event, or occasion, we usua...
Italian religious events: Saint Nicholas of Bari Feast, Bari
WTI Magazine #29 2014 May, 8Author : folclore.it Translation by: One of the most ancient events in Italy recurs every year on May 7. A colossal historical reenactment with hundreds of actors, extras and historical groups, winds through the center of the city of Bari, the Capital of Puglia, ending at the majestic Papal Basilica of Sai...