Giulia Franceschini

Pasta is, without a doubt, one of Italy’s most beloved and popular foods, but, as of late, it has been facing a crisis because of its soaring price. In response to this alarming situation, the Italian government recently convened crisis talks …

Bathed in the vibrant hues of rich history, cultural splendor, and a pulsating economy, Emilia-Romagna, the heartland of Italy, often flies under the radar if compared to the popularity of our southern regions or the romantic allure of Tuscany. Yet, this …

Taralli are a recent culinary obsession of mine. It all began one evening when I received an impromptu invitation for dinner from a friend, who set up a quick aperitivo, too: a glass of white, some parmesan cubes, and cold …

Never mind the season, it’s always a good time to have aperitivo with friends. A great way to end the day or the working week in good company, this quintessentially Italian habit has become pretty popular around the world, where …

Not many are familiar with the name “Greccio,” and perhaps not even with the place. This pretty hamlet of 1,500 is located on the Apennines, in the Rieti province of Lazio, and is one of the Borghi più Belli d’Italia. …

I don’t know how common it is in US schools, but here in Italy, at least when I was a child in the 1980s, it was quite common to create colorful paper mosaics during art class: you’d buy these colored, shiny paper …

It’s nothing new, really: osterie and trattorie are the beating heart of our cuisine. Beside our home kitchens, of course. But that’s the point because there shouldn’t be much of a difference in the atmosphere, the scents and the flavors …

Tourism, for many art cities, is a double-edged sword: on one hand, it injects capital into the local economy, creates jobs, and showcases cultural heritage but, in recent years, it has been causing more than one headache. Who isn’t familiar …

For our ancestors, the Romans, wine was not just a drink but a symbol of power, wealth, and status; its production was a complex process that involved not only manual labor but also sophisticated technology and management. The Villa of the Quintilii, located in …

With the hot summer just a handful of weeks away, Italian towns and cities are about to face a surge of tourism, with visitors flocking to popular destinations in the Belpaese, from North to South. While this is certainly good news …