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Speak to Me

Alessa Bertoluzzi

Wednesday, 04 July 2012

The Culture Stories

I would say that her name is Mary. Wouldn’t you? I wish she could speak to me. In a way she does. Her upturned eyes and expression speaks volumes. But there is so much more I want to know. Det...

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Limoncello Mousse

Danny Campo

Sunday, 24 June 2012

The Food Stories

The first time you try Limoncello your eyes will open wide and your senses will overload. First off the intense lemon hits your tongue. Next, the slightly bitter tanginess of lemon rind fills y...

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Earthquake Fundraiser with NIAF

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Wednesday, 20 June 2012

The Italian-American Stories

Dear Friends, as you know, about one month ago, the beautiful region of Emilia-Romagna in Italy was devastated by a violent earthquake that took many lives, destroyed many homes and monuments and ca...

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Strawberry Shortcake Goes Italian

Peter Francis Battaglia

Tuesday, 19 June 2012

The Food Stories

L et's take this very American dessert and give it an Italian twist for a simple Summertime treat, especially while strawberries are in season. Cut up a pint of fresh sweet strawberries into slic...

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A Taste of Italy in Alaska

Alessa Bertoluzzi

Tuesday, 12 June 2012

The Food Stories

“Buon Viaggio!” Now THAT is what we should have heard as we boarded for an Alaskan cruise in Seattle last month. First of all, we came to find out that our beautiful, 930’ long ship, The Star...

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Grilled Fennel, Orange and Buffalo Mozzarella Salad

Danny Campo

Monday, 11 June 2012

The Food Stories

Grilled Fennel, Orange and Buffalo Mozzarella Salad

Bright sunshine , olive groves, citrus trees, rolling hills and beautiful beaches are just a few things that I remember about my travels to Sicily. Small cars and scooters buzzing around the tight, l...

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Infiorata - Flower Carpets for Corpus Domini Processions

Martha Bakerjian

Sunday, 10 June 2012

The Culture Stories

One of the most colorful festivals held throughout Italy is the infiorata , the creation of flower petal carpets or tapestries. Usually the infiorata is held for Corpus Domini, also called Corpus Chri...

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Il Mulino di Firenze, for those looking for somewhere different to stay

Glynis Macri

Wednesday, 06 June 2012

The Travel Stories

When looking for a hotel in Florence, you may want to look down river for a little gem. Normally when I stay in Florence I stay in one of the hotels in the centre of the city but this time I thought w...

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Bardolino by the Lake

Glynis Macri

Tuesday, 05 June 2012

The Travel Stories

For many years I have wanted to go to Bardolino and a recent trip back to Italy gave me an opportunity. I would leave a couple of days early and stay in Bardolino before I went to a wine show in nea...

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A Crochet Bedspread in my Italian Trunk

Elisa DiVirgilio

Friday, 25 May 2012

General Stories

A few days ago, I decided to crack open one of my two Italian trunks and live a little. My Trunks Shipping Tag - Naples to New York I have been married 44 years and have owned this crochet bedsp...

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The Veteran That I Knew Best

Alessa Bertoluzzi

Thursday, 24 May 2012

The Italian-American Stories

My father – Vincenzo Luigi Manzelli. He served in Europe from June 1941 until September 1945 and being born in 1914, he was one of the older “boys”. He had fun stories about throwing cases of wine...

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Panna Cotta all'Amaretto

Adri Barr Crocetti

Sunday, 20 May 2012

The Food Stories

Amaretto Panna Cotta Comfort food, easy comfort food. Whether it is an eggy oven baked custard or Italy's voluptuous Panna Cotta, creamy dairy based are always a hit. I experiment with Panna...

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La Rasola

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Monday, 14 May 2012

General Stories

La Rasola is a very old tool used by ladies in Puglia to make Orecchiette and Cavatelli. This particular elegant Rasola was made for me by a dear fan, Luigi Liuzzi, living in Los Angeles, CA. His ...

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Back to my Alma Mater - Part 2

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Wednesday, 07 March 2012

General Stories

On March 4, 2012, as part of the celebrations of Women's History Month , I had the pleasure to be invited by the Alumni Associations of St. John's University and speak to my fellow Alumnae from the ...

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Happy Holidays - Buon Natale - Merry Christmas

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Friday, 23 December 2011

The Holidays Stories

Happy Holidays - Buon Natale - Merry Christmas

Enjoy this beautiful Christmas song performed by Luciano Pavarotti: "Tu Scendi dalle Stelle"

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My Little Bottega

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Friday, 16 December 2011

General Stories

When I started this wonderful Cooking with Nonna project, I never imagined that it would one day lead me into following the footsteps of both my great nonna Regina and my nonna Romana. You see, over...

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Bottega

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Arrivederci Seattle

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Tuesday, 04 October 2011

The Events Stories

Just a few days ago I have come back from one of the most memorable experiences of my life... a trip to Seattle to host La Festa Italiana ! I must confess that Seattle is absolutely a jewel of a city ...

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My First National Gourmet Institute Experience!

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Friday, 29 July 2011

General Stories

My First National Gourmet Institute Experience!

Many of you know that I've recently completed the Natural Gourmet Institute's 30th annual Summer Intensive class. As someone in the food business I believe in being an eternal student. My class ...

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Festa Italiana - Seattle

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Thursday, 12 May 2011

The Events Stories

My Dear Friends, I'm so excited to have been invited as the Special Guest at the Festa Italiana in Seattle which will take place on September 24 & 25, 2011. At this event I will be doing a demo on e...

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ITALY with ROSSELLA

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Sunday, 27 March 2011

The Travel Stories

Italy with Rossella Come with me! Vieni con Me! ...on a Culinary Tour of a Lifetime in Sunny Puglia & Campania! Italy... Coast to Coast!!! Featuring Cooking lessons by local Nonne! & My Ho...

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