francesca bezzone

You know the rule: children inherit their father’s surname automatically in most countries of the world, with the notable exception, for instance, of Spain and South America, where both are given, but only the father’s passing on further. For a long time, …

Aceto Balsamico di Modena is one of the most popular Italian products around the world. When I used to live abroad, in Northern Europe, I’d find it as an ingredient in a bit of everything from salad to sandwiches, and in …

Cinema has the power to bring us back in time and carry us to other places: it’s not surprising that, for many, watching a movie is the best way to relax. And if you have a connection with Italy, it’s …

In the past couple of years, L’Italo-Americano has been reporting regularly on the Case a 1 Euro initiatives happening all around Italy. One of the first villages to join the scheme, in an attempt to revive its economy and social life, was Sambuca di Sicilia, …

Only last week, our Prime Minister Mario Draghi, during his intervention at the Verso Sud forum, held in Sorrento to discuss the role of our Southern regions in the future development of Italy, emphasized the importance of the Mediterranean in our economy, and …

Napoletana, Romana and al taglio. Margherita, capricciosa and quattro stagioni: of course, we are talking about pizza. But while these varieties are known across the globe, they are far from being the only ones, and I am not only speaking about toppings. If it’s true that pizza is …

Many of you are probably familiar with La Cucina Italiana, the famous Italian culinary magazine which, since 1929, has been collecting, discussing, and presenting food trends and recipes from the peninsula.  Besides being a treasure trove of recipes and ideas to …

Of course, we have Parmigiano Reggiano, basil, and tomatoes. And we can’t forget extra virgin olive oil, rice, and mozzarella. But we’d be doing our brilliant and creative cuisine a disservice if we didn’t admit we use pretty much everything Mother Earth …

For six years of my life, I lived in Liguria, before eventually settling back in my beloved Piemonte. While on the riviera, I had the habit to buy my vegetables and fruit from the farmers’ market that, twice a week, …

Call them as you like: naps, power naps, or afternoon naps… those 30 minutes of postprandial rest are a sine-qua-non daily feature for many people around the world, but perhaps no one appreciates them and made them part of their culture …