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The term pizzicagnolo is never out of style. You may be wondering what this term means and why it is so important in Italian cuisine. This article will explain who the pizzicagnoli are, what they did in the past, and, most importantly, how they influenced Italian gastronomy! Since the 14th century, it has been a key professional figure. Its role ha...

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For nature lovers there is no better time of year to visit the majestic Parco della Maiella: in fact, you can take advantage of regenerating walks in the green without the nightmare of the crowd. Let’s find out what not to miss! Abruzzo is a land rich in treasures, but the Maiella or Majella Park is an oasis of unparalleled beauty not to be missed....

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Are you going to eat at that place with the life-changing zucchini pasta?” a friend joked after I spoke of plans to visit the Amalfi Coast. Of course, she was referencing the Campania episode of Searching for Tucci where the actor visits a Positano restaurant to see how spaghetti alla Nerano is made. While I laughed and conceded that I wasn’t going...

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If you’re looking for an authentic Italian experience that’s off the beaten path, then Vermiglio is the place for you. This charming town is located in the Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol region of Northern Italy and offers visitors a glimpse into rural Italian life. Here’s everything you need to know about Vermiglio. History Vermiglio has a rich hist...

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“We triestini always used to tell ourselves that Trieste was la città in fondo a destra, ‘the city at the end on the right’,” says Barbara Franchin. “Now we’re starting to wake up to the fact that we’re slap-bang in the middle of things.” Franchin is the president and artistic director of ITS Foundation – International Talent Support, a Trieste-bas...

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As soon as you arrive here, the excitement is so great that you wish time would stretch indefinitely so that you could do for good all the unmissable things Venice has to offer. Although small, in fact, this extraordinary city, suspended between the sea and the lagoon, offers a treasure of wonderful experiences and activities that you cannot do any...

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Italian supercars are among the most desired vehicles on the planet, with most people – even ones who aren’t particularly interested in cars – acknowledging that they are special machines. These supercars changed a lot over the last few decades, but the basic idea remained the same since the 1960s. Ferrari and Lamborghini are by far the most popula...

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This weekend, from the 17th to the 19th of March, we will be following our ambassadors Holly and Maria on a Slow Tour in Iglesias, in the south of Sardinia, where they will act as correspondents for Italia Slow Tour and Gate Magazine! Holly Fizer is an Italian student at Indiana University, the American university that, as you may recall, has inclu...

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The Italian government is putting up Italian cuisine as this year's candidate to join the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage, sources said Thursday. The government has decided, on a proposal from the Ministers of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty Francesco Lollobrigida and Culture Gennaro Sangiuliano, to nominate the practice of Italian cui...

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Nestled on the western shores of Lake Como in northern Italy, Laglio is a picturesque village that has been a well-kept secret among locals for years. With its charming cobblestone streets, colorful houses, and stunning views of the lake and surrounding mountains, Laglio is a hidden gem that is just waiting to be discovered. While Laglio may not be...

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There’s a moment in the new PBS documentary about Dr. Anthony Fauci when someone holds up a handmade sign at a protest reading, “Dr. Fauci, You Are Killing Us.” It says something about Fauci that it’s not initially clear when that sign was waved in anger — in the 1980s as AIDS made its deadly rise or in the 2020s with COVID-19 vaccine opponents. “A...

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On Thursday, March 23, the Centro Studi Amadeo Peter Giannini was presented in the presence of President Cristina Bolla. The instituion was established to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of the Genoese-born banker. The Centro Studi Amadeo Peter Giannini aims to create a bridge between Liguria and the United States, particularly with Los Ang...

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