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May 30, 2023

Pasta Primavera, the Recipe that Never Was

A dish you will not find on the menu in Italy (but that we love to make at home).
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May 30, 2023

Come si chiama? Check Out These 100 Italian Last Names and Their Meanings!

The origins and meanings and spelling variations of Italian last names are really quite fascinating.
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May 30, 2023

Gino D’Acampo: ‘Talking is more important than food at the dinner table’

The chef is back with an ode to cooking for the whole family. He speaks to Ella Walker about his wild childhood, family cooking and a sensible work-life balance
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May 30, 2023

SISTER SALLY LIOTA: A GUARDIAN ANGEL OF PIER 21

Sister Sally Liota was affectionately known as “the tiny Italian nun” who was always there to welcome, assist, support, counsel and guide new arrivals with a warm smile.
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May 30, 2023

Coniglio alla Ligure / Rabbit Ligurian Style

Gabi’s Italian Food Blog – The Coniglio alla Ligure is a delicious hearty recipe from the region of Liguria, famous for its pine nuts and taggiasca olives. These two regional ingredients…
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May 30, 2023

Buried treasure, including nearly 200 Roman coins, found in Italy

Archaeologists in Livorno, Italy, are putting together the pieces of a great mystery that began with a stunning find.
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May 30, 2023

An ancient fresco is among 60 treasures the U.S. is returning to Italy

A fresco depicting Hercules and originally from Herculaneum, a city destroyed along with Pompeii by the 79 A.D. eruption of Mount Vesuvius, was back in Italy Monday, along with 59…
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May 30, 2023

Stretch of Venice’s Grand Canal mysteriously turns phosphorescent green

A stretch of Venice's Grand Canal turned bright green Sunday, prompting police to investigate amid speculation about a stunt by environmentalists.
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May 29, 2023

Meet Diandra D’Alessio, the Montrealer who won Jeopardy! Friday night

Who is Diandra D'Alessio? She's a Montrealer, a technical writer, a history lover -- and she's last Friday night's Jeopardy winner.