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Consideratelo un inno alla vita, un’iniezione di fiducia per l’ammaccato, attuale “made in Italy”. Chiudono fabbriche, imprese: capitani d’industria, strangolati dai debiti e dalle tasse, alzano bandiera bianca, trascinando sul lastrico migliaia di lavoratori. Ecco perché – di questi tempi …

Many of us become more aware of our calories intake as we grow older. Of course there are moments when we allow ourselves to fall off the wagon and indulge in delicious fatty foods.   Usually we target holidays and/or …

Dear Readers,   July is a month with many Italian connections:   July 4, 1776, the signing in Philadelphia of the Declaration of Independence just formalized a quarrel with England that had been going on over ten years.  As you …

Grilled Fig And Prosciutto Pasta This is a great fresh, grilled pasta recipe that has an intriguing flavor and is perfect to make when fresh figs hit our stores.     Ingredients: 1 Pound Dried Spaghetti 1 Red Pepper 1/2 …

The east coast is sweltering. Here in Washington DC, temperatures are expected to top 100 degrees today — and things aren’t expected to cool off anytime soon. So get your grills and ice chests ready, because Old Man Summer is …

The first half of 2112 had a sense of positive change for the comeback of premium wines (those wines over $20.)  The famous (or infamous, depending on your outlook) “Two Buck Chuck”  is finally down in sales after 10 years, …

Happy days are here again!  On Sunday, June 24, 2012 Families of Italian Lineage held its first summer picnic.    The picnics are very special events for this popular organization.  E ach year we have more members and guests who …

The Patrons of Italian Culture will hold their annual “Ferragosto”, Sunday afternoon, August 12.    The theme for this year’s event will be a “Venetian Gondola Get-a-Way” and will be held ‘beach-side’ at the beautiful Belmont Shores lagoon in Long …

Arata Fine Art Gallery is hosting a new art show, as part of the North Beach First Fridays event for the month of July, exhibiting works from the private collection of Alessandro Baccari.   Mr. Baccari was born and raised …

The Grand Lodge of California of the Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA) held its 76th annual convention at the Peppermill Hotel in Reno, Nevada this past week, on June 28th, 29th and 30th.  With delegates from the Grand …