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The anniversary book ‘Molteni Mondo: An Italian Design Story’, edited by Spencer Bailey and Beda Achermann and published by Rizzoli, invites you on a fascinating journey through the history of the renowned Italian furniture manufacturer Molteni. Since 1934, the company has stood for outstanding design and innovative manufacturing techniques – a suc...

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Have you ever heard your parents or grandparents saying that something they cooked was meglio il giorno dopo,  “better the day after they had made it?” Just like me, I am sure you did and, if you like cooking, you probably noticed it directly, too. In a recent article from La Cucina Italiana, food expert Alessandro Di Flaviano explained why dishes...

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First things first: “Parmigiano Reggiano” cheese is not the same thing as “Parmesan.” Except when it is. This may sound like a riddle, but it’s not—and the distinction will be clear by the time you finish reading this deep dive into everything you’ve ever wanted to know (and hadn’t thought to ask) about Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. That includes sev...

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Italian food exports continued their upward trajectory in the first seven months of 2024, surpassing previous records and building on the €64 billion achieved at the close of 2023. According to a recent report by Coldiretti, the Italian farmers’ association, exports of Italian food and beverages to the U.S. surged by 30%. Other key markets also saw...

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Balsamic vinegar originated in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, particularly the cities of Modena and Reggio Emilia, where it has been produced for centuries. Its invention dates back to at least the Middle Ages, with the first written records mentioning “balsamic” vinegar appearing in the 11th century. These early references came from the court...

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"The Otto Vu, as it is called in Italy, is comparatively expensive, and it is the type of car for which there is a fairly limited demand, yet for the enthusiast requiring a fast 2-litre car, it would be difficult to find one which would provide better performance and roadholding and be more of a delight to drive,” we concluded in our road test of 9...

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The Benetton Group has joined the Associazione Marchi Storici d'Italia as a Founding Member. Founded in 1965 in Ponzano Veneto, in the province of Treviso, Benetton Group is today one of the best-known fashion companies in the world. Present in the main international markets with a commercial network of about 3,600 stores, it has always dedicated s...

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Lamborghini needs no introduction. Since its founding in the mid-1960s, the Italian automaker has built supercars that have become cultural icons: The genre-defining Miura, the iconic Countach, and the jaw-dropping Aventador. These vehicles all wear the name of founder Ferruccio Lamborghini. A serial entrepreneur, Lamborghini parted ways with his c...

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The 64th Genoa Boat Show opens today. Tthe Genoese docks have been expanded to accommodate new stands with boats and watercraft of all kinds, from small sails and up to yachts of thirty meters and more. The Genoese docks have been expanded to accommodate new stands with boats and vessels of all types, starting with small sails and up to yachts of t...

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Sumptuous cashmere. Perfectly tailored suits. Supple leather loafers. Calling to mind Italian fashion is likely to conjure up the likes of these elegant wares, sprezzatura-clad lads, and the sciure of Milan… Actually, maybe all Milanese. Their city is the fashion capital of the world, after all.  No doubt one of the reasons why we associate Italian...

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