History & culture
Letters from the Veneto
April 2023 | Myra Robinson
If you think that the Veneto extends for miles along a featureless plain, think again. The town of Asolo is perfectly situated among the cypresses in the foothills of the Dolomites just 47 miles from Venice. It is a tiny walled town once ruled by...
From the Italian American Press – "Italian Culture in America"
April 2023 | Janice Therese Mancuso
In 1787, Thomas Jefferson, then Minister to France, visited several regions in northern Italy. He studied the agriculture and language, admired the architecture and art, and enjoyed the music, food, and wine. When he returned to America, he brought...
Great Italians: Rita Levi-Montalcini
April 2023 | William Giovinazzo
This month we have just emerged from awards season, that period between November and February when all the rich and famous people congratulate one another. The Grammy Awards. The American Music Awards. The People’s Choice Awards. And, of course,...
More “Bitter Moments” with Caffè Corretto, Vermouth and Tiramisú
April 2023 | Diana Lucarino-Diekmann
Caffè corretto, literally “corrected coffee,” is an Italian caffeinated alcoholic drink, typically a shot of espresso with a small amount of spirit – usually a sweet grappa, a spicy dark or light sambuca, a coffee liqueur such as Kahlua, or a smoky...
Book Review: “Under the Light of the Italian Moon” by Jennifer Anton
April 2023 | Kathy Nano Bolanowski
Resilience, resilience, resilience of brave women between the rise of Fascism and WWll captures the theme of this true story. The author gives recognition to her female ancestor that is caught between being faithful to her mother’s desires for...
Savor the Great Moments in a "Bitter" Life
March 2023 | Diana Lucarino-Diekmann
One of the great moments in life, for a typical Italian, is to share a passion with friends and family, happy as well as bitter. There are many great moments in my life that led to my love affair with Italian bitters.
Amaro literally means...
The Feast of St. Joseph
March 2023 | Janice Therese Mancuso
One of the most important holidays for many Italian American and Italian Catholics is the Feast of St. Joseph or La Festa di San Giuseppe. St. Joseph, a carpenter, and the foster father of Jesus, is the patron saint of carpenters, orphans and the...
Save Sammezzano
March 2023 | Joanna Lucarino
Questo articolo descrive il Castello di Sammezzano, una struttura nel comune di Reggello (Toscana). Il castello ha una storia molto particolare. Fu costruito dagli antichi romani, ne fu ospite Carlo Magno. Nel corso di più di mille anni, il...
Passing the Torch
March 2023 | Ben Lariccia
In this column La Gazzetta will introduce notable members of our local Italian American community. We will hear from men and women whose ancestors’ contributions have resulted in today’s outstanding, productive citizens.
Joseph “Joe” Lambert...
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