Flavors at High Altitude: Discover Typical Mountain Products from Northern and Southern Italy
Small and red, mountain fruits such as blueberries, wild blackberries, raspberries and strawberries grown at high altitudes beautify recipes and the skin of those who enjoy them-because they are so rich in anthocyanins, the "anti-aging" of nutrition. Used to adorn typical desserts in Tyrolean bakeries, or in contemporary recipes such as raspberry i...
A Journey to Italy from Houston: Pastore Italian Kitchen
Pastore Italian Kitchen, the latest concept from Houston’s Underbelly Hospitality, makes its highly-anticipated debut on Friday, June 30 at 1180 Dunlavy St. in Regent Square. Under the creative guidance of Executive Chef Jeff Potts and Underbelly Hospitality’s culinary director Scott Muns, Pastore paints a vibrant picture of coastal Italy. As Nina...
Elena Buttiero & Anita Frumento in New York: The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri (by Cesare San Fiorenzo)
ELENA BUTTIERO & ANITA FRUMENTO - piano four hands - present: The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri (in music, of course!) by Cesare San Fiorenzo and his friendship with Giuseppe Verdi. The two New York concerts will have different meanings and modes. On July 7, the recital will take place in Queens for the Friends of Maple Grove in the Celebration...
Fiori di Sambuco. The Beautiful May Flowers That Bring Flavor and Health to the Table
“April showers bring May flowers, but what do May flowers bring?” is a popular American saying, but in Italy, the flowers from the “common” elderberry bush, or fiori di sambuco bring captivating fragrance, medicine, and culinary masterpieces to the table. Elderberry, or Sambuco is an indigenous tree from the Adoxocea family that grows spontaneous...
Boston Early Music Festival presents Francesca Caccini’s comic opera “Alcina” at the Mahaiwe
On June 23 and 24 at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Boston Early Music Festival’s presentation of Francesca Caccini’s “Alcina,” a comic opera in four scenes, will serve as a reminder that music in 17th-century Italy did not concern itself exclusively with liturgy, nor was it written exclusively by men. In fact, this year’s encore performances...
Italian Air Force Centenary Air Show
The Aeronautica Militare Italiana (Italian Air Force) celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding as an independent air arm this past weekend (June 16th/19th, 2023) with three-days of fabulous flying and festivities at Pratica di Mare Air Base, a few miles southwest of Rome. For the occasion, the Italian Air Force showcased the majority of its...
What Is the Reggio Emilia Approach to Education?
The Reggio Emilia approach in education started in a town in Italy. Today, more than 1,200 schools in the United States use the Reggio Emilia approach. It’s one of the many school options that parents and early childhood educators have when they’re looking for preschools. But what is it, exactly? When did the Reggio Emilia approach start?After Worl...
Indaco Brings Wood-Fired Italian Favorites to Greenville, South Carolina
Italian restaurant Indaco (40 West Broad Street) is the latest Charleston transplant to join the Greenville, South Carolina, culinary scene. The stunning new establishment opened just off Main Street on Friday, June 9. The Indigo Road Hospitality restaurant launched on King Street in Charleston with the promise of wood-fired Italian favorites, and...
6 Underrated Destinations In Italy Where You Can Avoid Crowds This Summer
Italy is a bucket list destination for many travelers, but it is notoriously crowded and over-touristed during the peak summer months. Since Italy is expecting its busiest summer on record, various measures have been put into place including tourist caps on popular beaches in Sardinia and a fine of €270 ($288 USD) for taking selfies at a popular sp...
CIACO gears up for second family fest
A philanthropic powerhouse for more than 30 years, the Chicagoland Italian American Charitable Organization has bestowed nearly $900,000 in scholarships and tens of thousands of dollars more to veterans in need over the decades. In years past, most of those funds were raised at CIACO’s annual Honor and Hope gala, but last year the organization pivo...
The flow of the past: Italy’s many water fountains are gorgeous and often functional
Italy’s fountains are as varied as stunning works of art or as simple as a central focus of a small piazza. There are thousands of them across the country in addition to simple drinking fountains which are unique as well for their design and function. The larger and more ornate ones all have historical and cultural meaning in their design. Of cours...
Italian Cuisine in Upstate New York
Summer nights and good food go hand-and-hand during travel far, far away from home. Even if I’m only upstate, I crave fresh eats and relaxing moments. That’s what I discovered tucked away in Windham, NY located in the Catskills area at the Millrock Restaurant. This solo date night consisted of some of the best foods to pass my lips during my trip....