Italian street food: The swordfish sandwich of Scilla
Before it was called the Strait of Messina, the body of water separating Calabria from Sicily was known as the Strait of Scylla. This stretch of sea dividing the island from the “mainland” was named after the monstrous creature from the myth of Scylla and Charybdis, made famous in Homer’s Odyssey. Scilla is a small fishing town in Calabria, in the...
ICA: 2025 Italian Citizenship Law Changes. Everything You Need to Know
On May 23, 2025, the Tajani Decree (decreto-legge no. 36/2025) was converted into law (legge n. 74/2025), outlining new Italian citizenship by descent guidelines. On May 28, 2025, a circolare, or memo, was issued by the Italian Ministry of the Interior further clarifying the law and explaining how it is to be applied. In this article, we will revie...
Italian handcrafts: Ancestral goldsmithing in Abruzzo
The Abruzzo region is a land of ancestral traditions and deep-rooted culture, renowned for its goldsmithing — an art that draws on ancient engraving techniques and the use of magical symbols. The locally made jewelry is rich with references to ancient symbolism, legends, superstitions, and age-old rituals meant to bring good fortune. Goldsmithing i...
What's up with WTI: Editorial # 187
Dear friends, once again there are many things we at We the Italians are working on. Whether alone or in partnership with some friends, we are happy to continue promoting the friendship between Italy and the United States and the significant contribution of Italian Americans to the relationship between our countries. We begin with an event that wil...
Italian art: The rebirth of Sammezzano
Italy is an open-air museum, where art is everywhere, in many different forms. Some of the places where this art is found are not accessible, and that’s a shame. Today, after a long and painful period of closure marked by bureaucracy and mismanagement, there is a wonderful news about the path leading to the reopening of an extraordinary, unique, an...
Italian flavors: The sicilian olive oil between tradition, quality and sustainability
In Italy, food is a reflection of our memories, traditions, and language. It is how we express who we are, and often, we do this through a simple drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. In our cuisine—the one we seek to preserve and pass on—olive oil is the first, yet most essential, ingredient. Though rarely mentioned, it is what makes the difference b...
Italian traditions: La Scamiciata
The Scamiciata is a historical reenactment held in Fasano (Brindisi, Apulia) in memory of the victory over the Turks on June 2, 1678. On this day, after years or even centuries of enduring Turkish raids in patient resignation, the people of Fasano finally defeated the Turks in a major battle outside the city walls. In remembrance and celebration of...
Italian cuisine: Olive Oil and Gelato, a match made in heaven
Italian food lovers everywhere know that our coveted EVOO and Gelato are perfect culinary partners. When you add dark chocolate to the mix, however, you get a combination of sweet flavors and creamy, velvety textures that are truly divine. This recipe hails from Olive Oil For Dummies which I co-wrote with Dr. Simon Poole, and relies on the rich, bu...
Italian territories: Welcome to Valtellina with its nature, history, and outdoor adventures
The Valtellina is an alpine area in Lombardy that stretches from the Swiss canton of Grisons to Lake Como, nestled between the Western Rhaetian Alps and the Bergamasque Alps. A welcoming land rich in ancient traditions, the Valtellina is the ideal destination for those who love experiencing the mountains in every season. However, this territory als...
Italian design: The artisan hand of Dante Mortet
Italian design, an extraordinary and distinctive tool of innovation, has deep roots in an ancient history of unique blending between Art and Craftsmanship. This prestigious tradition finds a significant and highly relevant expression today in the figure of Dante Mortet and his "Mano Artigiana" project. Dante Mortet is the heir of a dynasty of artis...
Italian sport: Varenne, the Captain turns 30
On May 19th, Varenne turned 30. Born in 1995 in the small town of Copparo, in the province of Ferrara (Emilia Romagna), to an American father, Waikiki Beach (a thoroughbred with a winning pedigree), and an Italian mother, Ialmaz, Varenne - named after a Paris Metro station - became the symbol of world harness racing, the most successful horse in hi...
Italian wine: The Abruzzo of wines, with king Montepulciano leading the way
The total vineyard area in Abruzzo exceeds 32,000 hectares, with nearly 96% of it located on hills and 4% dedicated to mountain viticulture. The total wine production exceeds 2.6 million hectoliters, of which 38% are DOP wines, 15% IGP wines, 30% red and rosé wines, and 70% white wines. The vineyard area of Abruzzo is made up of 32,000 hectares, wi...