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Insalata di riso is a quintessential Italian summer dish, a versatile meal that can be customized with a myriad of ingredients. Tracing its exact origins can be challenging, however, its roots likely extend to ancient China, where rice had long …

San Leo, a picturesque village in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, more precisely in the Rimini province, is a place filled with history, culture, and good food. Perched on a hilltop, San Leo offers stunning panoramic views of the …

While Sicily’s most active volcanoes, Stromboli and Etna, had been continuously rumbling for several days, Palermo was celebrating the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the relics of Rosalia Sinibaldi, known as Santa Rosalia, the patron saint of Palermo, affectionately …

Dear readers, July Jottings, most with an Italian connection.  The father of American jazz was an Italian-American named Dominic (Nick) James LaRocca of New Orleans. He called his five-man group the original Dixieland Jazz Band, which produced the first jazz …

Today’s word, anzi (ants-ee) is an interesting and versatile term we use a lot in everyday conversations.  Etymologically, anzi originates from the Latin word ante, which means “before” or “in front of,” and was first attested in Italian during the …

A month ago, the newspaper La Nuova Sardegna reported the death of Mr. Bonino Lai at his home in Perdasdefogu, in the province of Nuoro. The elderly gentleman, who would have turned 105 on December 22nd, was one of the …

Italians are hardcore about their food. Dare if you may question whether Town X makes better (fill-in-the-blank) than Town Y and you’ll get an earful of the deep-seated pride and honor welded to local cuisine. It’s a given; from entire …

It’s Italian Heritage Night at Oracle Park, an evening when the traditional black and orange colors of the San Francisco Giants mix up with the Italian tricolore.  Fans and baseball lovers outside the stadium are ready to see their team …

The Isole Tremiti, located in the Adriatic Sea off the coast of Puglia, are an enchanting archipelago known for their pristine beauty and rich history. Comprising five islands – San Domino, San Nicola, Capraia, Cretaccio, and Pianosa – they offer …

The Sagra del Mare di Procida is a culturally rich festival held annually on the island of Procida in the Gulf of Naples. It was first established in 1939 as a way to celebrate Procida’s profound connection to the sea, …