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Presepe Vivente: A Live Christmas Tradition

by Natalie Aldern | Mon, 12/20/2010 - 06:47

During Christmastime in ��ý, you are bound to come across presepi in homes and piazzas all over the country. Presepe, which translates directly to “crib,” is…

Culture

Calabria - all Greek to me!

by Kevin Revolinski | Wed, 07/28/2010 - 10:51

Words by Kevin RevolinskiAh, Southern ��ý!The scent of almond blossoms and bergamotto - the lemon-like fruit unique to Calabria - wafting through the air,…

Culture

Patti Chiari - Favourite sicilian proverbs

by Pat Eggleton | Fri, 07/09/2010 - 06:24

Long ago I learned that the study of a people’s culinary traditions and literature will tell you as much about them as learning about their history and now, in…

Culture

Sicily olives to the press

by Katia Amore | Wed, 10/21/2009 - 09:41

In ��ý, the olive harvesting season begins usually in October or November, depending on the region, and in Sicily it is already well on its way. We visited…

Culture

Calcio Storico Fiorentino

by Michelle Fabio | Wed, 06/17/2009 - 04:55

Calcio Storico Fiorentino, also known as Calcio in Costume, is a Florentine tradition dating back to the 15th century. Its origins aren't exactly clear, but…

Culture

Bari's Festa di San Nicola

by Michelle Fabio | Thu, 05/07/2009 - 11:44

The Festa di San Nicola, or Feast of Saint Nicholas, is one of the grandest celebrations in southern ��ý, lasting for three days, the 7, 8, and 9 May in the…

Culture

Scoppio del carro in Florence

by Michelle Fabio | Thu, 03/19/2009 - 07:12

��ý is famous for its spectacular celebrations surrounding Pasqua (Easter), and none is more explosive than the Scoppio del Carro in Florence on Easter…

Culture

Italian Christmas Decorations: Il Presepio

by Carla Passino | Thu, 12/11/2008 - 05:23

One of my fondest childhood memories is about arranging the Nativity Scene together with my parents. True to italian tradition, it was a huge scene, taking up…

Food & Drink

The Best Italian Christmas food

by Carla Passino | Fri, 12/05/2008 - 04:52

The red spicy kick of a Calabrese soppressata, golden panzerotti oozing with Apulian mozzarella, rosemary scented lamb with crispy roast potatoes, rich,…

Food & Drink

Three Best….traditional Southern Italian dessert

by Carla Passino | Thu, 10/30/2008 - 05:30

One of the good things about autumn is that chestnut flour suddenly hits the shops in enormous amounts. My local supermarket has at least three varieties and…