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by Katrina Warren for Honey Pets – Italian greyhounds (Iggys) look a lot like a miniature version of a greyhound and are sweet, comedic little dogs, often referred to as cat-like. It is believed they were originally bred for hunting game, and also used as a lap dog. They are sensitive dogs and can be …
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Chock-full of beans and assorted veggies, this meatless meal will fill you up without weighing you down. It can be prepared with pasta or simply paired with crusty bread. No matter how you serve it, this soup will surely become a family favourite. Share Tweet Share Pin
Over the past few years, the Italian region of Molise has risen from obscurity to become the punchline of a popular meme. Now locals are trying to use it to their advantage. by Alex Sakalis for BBC Travel – Molise, a small region in south-eastern Italy, is famous for one thing: it doesn’t exist. Well, …
by Angela Symons for EuroNews – Always dreamed of moving to Italy? With its sun-soaked coastline and laidback lifestyle, the Mediterranean country is an alluring place to become an expat. But moving there permanently can mean mountains of paperwork and months of unexplained delays. Recently, Italy’s business minister Adolfo Urso announced plans to market the country as an …
Republicworld.com – Archaeologists from the Oriental University of Naples in Italy discovered an ancient hall in a villa located on a cliff in Posillipo. The university’s Facebook page said the ancient hall had a white mosaic with a double black frame in the villa of Vedio Pollione, a Roman knight who lived in the first century before …
An image of Michelangelo’s masterpiece was shown to a sixth grade class, prompting the school’s board to pressure its principal to resign. The Associated Press – The Florence museum housing Michelangelo’s Renaissance masterpiece the David has invited parents and students from a Florida charter school to visit after complaints about a lesson featuring the statue forced the principal …
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by John Brunton for The Guardian – Food and wine critic Andrea Grignaffini reveals his favourite haunts in his home city – a gourmand’s delight with wine bars galore. Food Food in Parma is all about our unique products – parmesan cheese, Parma ham – and the way we prepare them, as antipasti or as fillings …
The Spruce Pets – Dog breeds have their origins all around the world. And many breeds can claim their roots in Italy. These Italian dog breeds are quite diverse, consisting of working dogs used to herd and protect livestock, hunting dogs, guard dogs, and simply just companion dogs. They widely range in size, appearance, and temperament, …
By Angelo Bolotta for Transformations – The following vignette first appeared in a Grade 10 Canadian history textbook published in 2000. It was intended as a story recounting the experience of thousands of immigrants from southern Italy, after 1945. This is essentially my father’s immigration story, but it was written (at the editor’s request) to …
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Gabi’s Italian Food Blog – This perfect comfort pasta dish is typically made with mushrooms and sausage, or sometimes pancetta. This creamy rigatoni alla boscaiola version has shitake, oyster, chanterelle and chestnut mushrooms, but feel free to use any other fresh mushrooms such as portobello or porcini. Add some Italian sausage to the mix for a delicious …
