Bronte sits on the western slopes of Mount Etna, in the province of Catania, together with Adrano and Biancavilla. Here grows a nut with a unique identity: the Pistacchio Verde di Bronte, awarded PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) status by the European Union in 2010. With its strong aroma and emerald-green kernel, this is by no means your “comm...
READ MOREA luxury footwear and accessories brand has reopened its doors at a tropical shopping destination. Ferragamo has announced the grand reopening of its store at Royal Hawaiian Center, a premiere shopping center in the Waikiki neighborhood of Honolulu, Hawaii. The two-floor space pays tribute to Ferragamo’s design codes rooted in Italian craftsmanship...
READ MOREDid you know that Sicily produces over 90% of all prickly pears in Italy—and is one of the largest exporters in Europe? This humble cactus fruit, once considered peasant food, has become a true symbol of Sicilian summer, adorning landscapes, inspiring legends, and even appearing in haute cuisine. In a world increasingly fascinated by exotic superfo...
READ MOREFrom gold to uncertainty: 2025 opens on a low note for the Italian jewelry industry, which sees the long wave of the boom recorded in 2024 fading. According to the latest industry figures, exports between January and May amounted to 5,88 billion euros, down 15,2% compared to the same period the previous year. The sharp decline in sales to Turkey (-...
READ MOREWhen the ancient Greeks descended from their tall trireme decks and onto the shores of Southern Italy, they saw the unrivaled viticulture of Calabria and dubbed its sun-soaked shores the perennial "land of wine." Over the millennia, Dionysus's slice of the Coast of the Gods has been superseded in the world of wine by Northwest Italy's famous, elega...
READ MOREVittori, a new ultra-luxury automaker founded in 2023, will unveil its first hypercar next month at an exclusive, invitation-only event in Miami. Developed in collaboration with Pininfarina, the Italian design house behind some of Ferrari and Maserati’s most celebrated icons, the debut concept signals a bold entry into the world of cutting-edge per...
READ MOREBehind Spain, Italy is the second-largest global olive oil producer. For centuries, olive trees have thrived in the climate of the Mediterranean. Italy and the areas of former Ancient Rome have been growing olive trees since antiquity, dating as far back as 4,000 B.C. It's no wonder that Italian olive oil is a prized commodity all around the world....
READ MOREMoto Morini is accelerating its U.S. momentum, with year-to-date retail sales up 82%, driven by an expanding dealer network and the introduction of new 2026 models. Leading the charge is the redesigned X-Cape 700 adventure bike and the new Calibro 700 Bagger, which has quickly become a top seller. The brand will keep the pipeline moving with the up...
READ MOREBasil is so ubiquitous in Italian cuisine one might think it has been used in recipes forever. Instead, the culinary virtues of this tantalizing plant were discovered only 200 years ago. Although basil has been around since ancient times, it was mostly used as an ornamental or curative herb. The ancient Greeks and Romans believed it was toxic and a...
READ MOREI’m from the South, and if there’s one thing we know how to do, it’s make fried chicken that’ll make you weak in the knees. Golden, crispy, juicy—it’s a point of pride, passed down like family heirlooms and guarded like state secrets. I’ve been frying chicken the same way for years, convinced nothing could top it, but then I stumbled across Chef Ga...
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