Growing up in an Italian-American household music was always something that was celebrated. I can recall many times my Nonno, that’s Italian for gr...
The importance of appearance and a good impression – the bella figura –cannot be overstated in Italian culture. It is tied strongly to reputation and even honor,
An insightful tradition that opens on the early form of ice cream and traces of which can be found in any population that has had access to snowy mountain areas. A sort of ice cream for the poor.
In America, being Italian-American is cool. In fact, being anything but “American” is interesting. The effect of Italian culture on all of America ...
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AÂ philosopher once wrote that the greatest force for the advancement of the human speci...
Cenone della Vigilia, Christmas Eve dinner, or Pranzo di Natale, Christmas lunch? It is here that Italy divides!
Christmas Eve dinner in the south
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I grew up with Thanksgiving traditions just like every other American kid. You could also say I ate traditional meals on Thanksgiving – not sure if you noticed, but I said meals, plural.
 As I have written in previous blogs, my family celebrated all holidays with the traditions they brought from the old country. I believe it was j...
 I am actually NOT Italian. I am Irish, German, and Polish. So why do people always think I am Italian. I married my husband 30 years ago and my ...
Growing up in an Italian-American household music was always something that was celebrated. I can recall many times my Nonno, that’s Italian for gr...
The importance of appearance and a good impression – the bella figura –cannot be overstated in Italian culture. It is tied strongly to reputation and even honor,
There are so many studies that show the benefits of using affirmations. I remember when I was in college, many years ago, I had a poster that said,...
An insightful tradition that opens on the early form of ice cream and traces of which can be found in any population that has had access to snowy mountain areas. A sort of ice cream for the poor.
In America, being Italian-American is cool. In fact, being anything but “American” is interesting. The effect of Italian culture on all of America ...
I hope this message finds you and yours happy and healthy. A philosopher once wrote that the greatest force for the advancement of the human speci...
Cenone della Vigilia, Christmas Eve dinner, or Pranzo di Natale, Christmas lunch? It is here that Italy divides! Christmas Eve dinner in the south ...
As we end 2022 and begin 2023... Have you ever noticed that looking at your calendar and planning your days becomes an obsession for this last mon...
I grew up with Thanksgiving traditions just like every other American kid. You could also say I ate traditional meals on Thanksgiving – not sure if you noticed, but I said meals, plural.
