Alfabeto italiano is a series of podcasts in four languages – Italian English German and French – that talks to the world. It consists of 12 double episodes of 50 minutes, each divided into a first and a second part lasting 25 minutes. Each letter of the alphabet has a key word, and each episode presents two leading figures in the Italian literary...
READ MOREFor many of us who are active in the Italian American community, there exists a common, existential fear, a constant refrain that can be heard at Lodge meetings and Sunday dinners alike… “The young people aren’t interested in being Italian!” But we decided to challenge this terrifying assumption by providing an opportunity for Italian America’s mos...
READ MOREPanic has beset the Italian American Community!! Pastina — the ultimate Italian American comfort food — has gone the way of the Dodo!!! Only… it hasn’t! When an Italian American thinks of pastina, especially during these cold winter months, it brings one back to the comforts of childhood, a cozy day in bed, and Nonna’s healing touch. But this wee...
READ MOREClose your eyes and try to rate it. That crunchy, sticky, subtly sweet cloud of confection… The pillowy perfection known as torrone candy… Whether at the holiday table, a wedding or feast, or on the ball top at a summer feast, it’s a taste that every Italian American knows. This week’s guests are responsible for bringing that taste to paesani near...
READ MOREItaly Like a Local, the Visit Italy podcast reaches its third appointment. This time we take you to one of the most surprising cities in southern Italy, the city where Ungaretti, referring to its baroque, exclaimed 'a magnificent dress', Lecce. This city is called the "Lady of the Baroque" because of the massive presence of Baroque art spread in th...
READ MORESanta may have come and gone but the work of La Befana is all year long! That’s why Harlem based teacher and reluctant puppeteer turned podcast host Dina Gregory is launching La Befana’s Table- a podcast & community dedicated to the art of sacred hospitality where each week listeners are invited to feast on real life stories of hope & healing as we...
READ MOREAre YOU part of the Struffoli Squad? These beloved Neapolitan confections, deep fried and coated in a sticky sweet sheen of freshly warmed honey, are often considered an essential part of an Italian American Christmas, but for this week’s guest, they’re special enough to earn the title of “show stopper.” Annie Petito is one of the incredibly talent...
READ MOREAlexis N. Carra-Tracey, Esq. is an attorney at the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York. She assesses parish compliance on child protection policies and speaks on matters of law, philosophy, and religion. Alexis has a B.A., M.A., and J.D. from Fordham University in New York City. She is the founder of Discussion & Discipleship, a forum dedicated...
READ MOREMusic always plays an outsized role in getting us in the “Holiday Spirit,” and this year, Christmas in Italian America will have a distinctly Sicilian sound thanks to one very devoted Sicilian American songstress. In this conclusion of our two-part episode with special guest Michela Musolino, we learn more about her new Christmas album, “La Notti T...
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