Parmigiano Reggiano is an Italian excellence that has a history of over a thousand years. Like many other Italian cheeses it is widely used in the preparation of incredible dishes. Great to bite freely or sipping a red wine, seasoning and enters once grated in all Italian pasta sauce, both simple, stuffed or layered. Still today it is produced fo...
READ MOREThe enthusiasm, passion, courage and determination that have always been the strengths of wine companies in Romagna, severely hit by the recent floods, will be felt even stronger. WineNews is absolutely sure of it. One of the facts that make it possible are the in-depth studies of the territory from a geological point of view, increasing awareness...
READ MOREWhen, on 9 March 1842, the premiere of Nabucco at La Scala in Milan erupted in triumph, decreeing the success of Giuseppe Verdi, the composer of Busseto had just experienced terrible family bereavements and little appreciation of his first two operas. In previous years he had lost both his two children and his first wife Margherita Barezzi. On the...
READ MOREAn evening celebrating the contribution of Italian Americans to the success of the United States and solid relations with Italy, during which scholarships were awarded to deserving young Italian Americans. This was the theme of the 34th edition of the National Education and Leadership Awards (NELA) Gala, organized yesterday in Washington DC by the...
READ MORENew York, Paris and Tokyo may be on your travel bucket list, but there are plenty of cities that don’t get enough credit and are well worth a visit. Underrated cities have their benefits — they can often be less crowded, more affordable, and just as interesting. As a travel journalist for over 20 years, I recently asked 175 travel enthusiasts, expe...
READ MOREThe hearts of Italian Americans in support of the people of Emilia Romagna devastated by the floods. An important solidarity initiative starts from Tony Di Piazza, former vice president of Palermo calcio, and his cultural group, Associazione culturale italiana di New York, of which the Italian American is chairman. In fact, $20,000 will be donated...
READ MOREMortadella has lovers all over the world. With its distinctive and aromatic flavor, this century-old staple of Italian gastronomy has captivated the palates of millions and keeps on doing it. Americans know it well, because it crossed the Atlantic with Italian migrants in the early 20th century, and it has topped their deli meats preferences since...
READ MOREAncient books and manuscripts, some dating back to the 16th century, that have been affected by devastating floods in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna are being stored in freezers in an effort to salvage them. Volunteers have been transporting the books and other precious documents, which became submerged in water and mud in flooded li...
READ MORELamborghini, the Italian luxury sports car company, has donated €1 million to a relief fund for the Emilia-Romagna region where floods have caused widespread devastation and claimed the lives of at least 15 people. The money will go to the "Un aiuto per l’Emilia-Romagna" fund organised by civil protection authorities currently engaged in a major re...
READ MOREParma Calcio flies to the United States for the first time, organising the first American Summer Camps with the Academy. Thanks to the collaboration with Chaka2, the summer camps will start from New York, the most iconic city and the most populated by Italian-Americans, who know the history and legends of Parma Calcio. The Summer Camps, scheduled f...
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