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As a 17-year old Italian American from New Jersey, Debbie became obsessed with the idea of traveling to Italy, and during the summer after completing her junior year in high school, she realized her dream when her parents agreed to send her on a student tour for 40 days with no one she knew. Friendships form with another American student, and with Cesare, an Italian medical student living in the same “hotel.” But what transpires is something no one ever expected, especially her mom.

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Alcantara Gorge
Thousands of years ago a battle between two forces of nature collided and after all the dust was settled, a beautiful majestic place was created and it is the jewel of Sicily, the Alcantara Gorge.

Back to School in Italy
In Italy, people consider the summer, especially August with its vacation days and Ferragosto celebration, magical. No one would take that away from children (or adults for that matter) with reminders of the impending school year. It would be sacrilege. Despite this, however, the kids do have summer homework that is not for the faint of heart. Somehow, though, the students still manage to spend their days on the beach without a care in the world, and they get their homework done, too, even if it’s completed as they walk into school on the first day back.

Share a Photo, Recipe, Story or Tradition
Italy is a wonderful and magnificent country filled with traditions, stories, incredible food and breath taking views. With your help Italiansrus.com can help show the world just what Italy has to offer. There are four ways you can help so just select one of the choices and you will be presented with guidelines and a form you can use to contact me about your submission.

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Tocco da Casauria

The town of Tocco da Casauria is located in the province of Pescara. Located behind the town is the Majella, which is a limestone massif that is part of the Central Apennines, in Abruzzo.

* Proverb
Il bisogno aguzza l’ingegno.

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Here is a great recipe for fennel salad.

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Volume 17, No. 33

August 13, 2018 italiansrus

Volume 17 No. 33

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My Very Italian Holiday: The perfect feel good romantic comedy

When Gina’s husband passes away, she is left all alone. Her friends and her sister try to cheer Gina up with wine-fuelled karaoke nights and plenty of gossip – yet life has never quite been the same.

But when an Italian guest comes to stay at her B&B, change is in the air. Before long, Gina finds herself in Lake Como, thousands of miles away from her life – and her heartbreak. But it’s not all picturesque mountains, pizza and prosecco. The crumbling lakeside guesthouse that Fabio has inherited from his family needs some serious TLC. Is she up to the challenge?

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Cascate del Mulino
The Cascate del Mulino di Saturnia is a hidden gem located in the Maremma area of southern Tuscany. The Cascatelle (how the locals refer to the area) is a thermal spring with cascading waterfalls and natural pools.

The Fisherman’s Feast
This festival is held every year around the Feast of the Assumption, which is August 15, on the corner of Fleet and North Streets in Boston’s North End.

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Madonna del Piano Procession

The painting is draped in a cloth and placed on a platform. The platform is raised and select members perch it on their shoulder as the procession makes it way to the Santuario della Madonna del Piano, which is located in Ausonia, Frosinone.

* Proverb
Lontani dagli occhi, lontani dal cuore.

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for escarole and beans.

Volume 17, No. 32

August 6, 2018 italiansrus

Volume 17 No. 32

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One Summer in Rome

Mary Smith is turning her very ordinary life upside-down! She’s bought herself a one-way ticket to Rome and is ready for a summer she’ll never forget.

Men might be off the cards for waitress Mary, but within hours of arriving at the utterly charming family-run La Dolce Vita pizzeria, she’s already fallen in love with the bustling capital!

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Sagra delle Cozze
This national level festival takes place in the coastal town of Pedaso in the Marche region of Italy every August and is a must if you enjoy mussels and spaghetti.

7 Unique Italian Wedding Favors
When Italians attend a wedding, baptism, communion, or other formal family affair, they expect bomboniere, or Italian wedding favors. This is serious business. People need to show off their goodies in their China closet for years to come. Many Americans have adopted the tradition, but they have mostly gone the route of edible treats.

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Castello Marchesale

The Castello Marchesale located in the town of Palmoli (Chieti Abruzzo) was built in 1095 by Pandolfo di Sangro.

* Proverb
Menare il can per l’aia.

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for eggplant panini.

Volume 17, No. 31

July 30, 2018 italiansrus

Volume 17 No. 31

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Chianti Souls: An Italian Love Story

Chianti Souls is a magical tale of love, surprises and fate set in the heart of Tuscany — in Chianti — home of legendary wine and passionate Italian souls. When artist Mary Sarto visits for the first time she unexpectedly becomes tangled in vines of timeless love after she meets Luca Rusconi at a fifteenth-century Chianti farmhouse. An inexplicable connection rattles them, as if their love story continues from another lifetime…but neither is looking for love. Mary is visiting Italy with her boyfriend Garrett Hansen, who promised a dream vacation, and Luca is recovering from a recently broken engagement with his Florentine girlfriend.

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Cascata delle Marmore
If you happen to be in Umbria or looking for places to visit in Italy you may want to take a side trip just outside the city of Terni to visit the Cascata delle Marmore, which just so happens to be the tallest man-made waterfall in the world.

A Guide to the Real Food and Wine of Rome
Whether you are a passionate foodie visiting Rome in order to broaden your culinary horizon, or a first-timer in the country, eating well in the eternal city is a must. As with every region, in Rome there are some dishes that are well-established classics among the locals.

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Old Mill

On the way to Pietrapennata you will find an old deserted mill located on the side of the road.

* Proverb
Chi per denaro si e sposato, sara sempre domandato.

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Here is a great recipe for Sicilian style stuffed meatballs.

Volume 17, No. 30

July 24, 2018 italiansrus

Volume 17 No. 30

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Designs for Women

Italian women are the sexiest in the world! Let the world know who you are with these great designs. Choose from 10 different designs that will let everyone know you are proud to be Italian and proud to be sexy. This 30-Day Guarantee gives you plenty of time to check items for color, high-quality, and size for yourself, family and friends.

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Tutto italiano
If you are looking for a way to enhance your knowledge of the Italian language Tutto italiano may just be what you need. Tutto italiano is an audio magazine designed to help people who are looking to improve on their Italian language. I had an opportunity to interview members of the Tutto italiano team to get their insight on how they developed this concept and why it is a great tool for those who want to enhance their Italian language skills.

How Italy’s Young People Celebrate Summer
As an American, the last time I had a carefree summer vacation with nothing more to do than watch TV, read books (probably more likely magazines back then), go shopping, or sit on the beach was when I was 15. It was the last time I had no summer job or internship. Often, I am nostalgic for those days, which were filled with ice pops, dips in the pool, and movie nights with friends that often ended with us waxing philosophical under the stars on someone’s terrace. And it makes me jealous of my Italian friends and family, who indulged in the lazy days of summer for far longer than I ever did.

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Palazzo Vecchio

This is an aerial view of the buildings located in front of the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence.

* Proverb
Ad ogni uccello suo nido è bello.

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Here is a great recipe for trancia di tonno.

Volume 17, No. 29

July 16, 2018 italiansrus

Volume 17 No. 29

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American with Italian Roots

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Travel Tips – How to Get to Southern Italy
Getting to my family and friends in Ischia, a small island off the coast of Naples in Italy, is torture. This is especially true for me now that I am always traveling there at the start of summer vacation with my 6-year-old son. My husband leaves a month before we do just about every year. So, it’s just the two of us – mamma and her little man. Journeys like this require grit and determination, not to mention a backpack full of distractions.

Frank Borghi and the World Cup Miracle
On a sweltering late afternoon in Brazil nearly sixty years ago, a rag tag squad of Americans stunned the international soccer world by defeating the heavily favored team from England 1-0 in the opening rounds of the 1950 FIFA World Cup.

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Palazzo Ducale

At one time this garden use to be a moat that surrounded the Palazzo Ducale.

* Proverb
Bella femina che ride, vuol dir, borsa che piange.

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Here is a great recipe for zucchini and summer squash soup.

Volume 17, No. 28

July 10, 2018 italiansrus

Volume 17 No. 28

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The Mystery of Julia Episcopa

In ancient Rome, a woman flees for her life. Her enemies are those she once called ‘brother’. Hidden beneath her blue cloak are secrets men will kill for – forgeries that prove the newly self-appointed bishops are not followers of the way, but pretenders who have seized power and will stop at nothing to shape this new religion to their own ends. Now, Julia – a woman who had once walked with Mary Magdalene and taught alongside Paul must preserve the legacy of the apostles in the face of terrifying danger.

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La Madonna della Civita
The Sanctuary of the Madonna della Civita is situated on the top of Mount Civita, which is located in the town of Itri in the province of Latina in the region of Lazio. The Sanctuary is one of the oldest in all of Italy. The Madonna holds a special place in my heart because of my family’s devotion to her. Each year my family celebrates the feast of the Madonna by holding a special mass on the Sunday closest to her feast day, which is July 21.

Italian Inheritance Guide
Italian law can be very complex and when it concerns an inheritance it can get very confusing. If you do not live in Italy trying to understand the Italian legal system can be very tricky and emotional. We hope this guide will help you understand how the whole process works and what you can do to ensure that you protect your inheritance.

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Town of Padula

From the Certosa di San Lorenzo you get an incredible view of all the houses that line the hillside of Padula.

* Proverb
Chi non sa niente, non dubita de niente.

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Here is a great recipe for amatriciana.

Volume 17, No. 27

July 2, 2018July 2, 2018 italiansrus

Volume 17 No. 27

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All the Way to America: The Story of a Big Italian Family and a Little Shovel

Dan Yaccarino’s great-grandfather arrived at Ellis Island with a small shovel and his parents’ good advice: “Work hard, but remember to enjoy life, and never forget your family.” With simple text and warm, colorful illustrations, Yaccarino recounts how the little shovel was passed down through four generations of this Italian-American family—along with the good advice.

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Lady Liberty
My grandfather never spoke much about his early days in America, or the long ship ride over the ocean, but he often mentioned the awesome feeling he experienced as a young boy when his steamer ship from Naples, Italy, approached Ellis Island. The moment was engraved in his memory.

Where in the World are Antonio and Dante
After spending time in Italy Antonio and Dante have opted to head back to the United States for their next adventure. Can you figure out what popular destination they are visiting?

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Wooden Gigli

This wooden gigli is erected in honor of San Paulino. This gigli is to honor San Paulino who helped free the men of Nola who were held captive by the Huns in North Africa.

* Proverb
Chi t’ha offeso non te perdonera mai.

* Recipe
Here is a great recipe for zucchini bread.

Volume 17, No. 26

June 25, 2018 italiansrus

Volume 17 No. 26

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Oil and Marble: A Novel of Leonardo and Michelangelo

In her brilliant debut, Storey brings early 16th-century Florence alive, entering with extraordinary empathy into the minds and souls of two Renaissance masters, creating a stunning art history thriller. From 1501 to 1505, Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo Buonarroti both lived and worked in Florence. Leonardo was a charming, handsome fifty year-old at the peak of his career. Michelangelo was a temperamental sculptor in his mid-twenties, desperate to make a name for himself.

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How to Celebrate an Italian Baptism
Since the majority of Italians identify as Catholic, many babies are baptized in the Church. The ceremony itself is pretty much the same as it is in Catholic churches the world over. But there are certain aspects of the celebrations that are uniquely Italian. You could easily incorporate some of these ideas into your own celebration, no matter where you’re throwing your party.

The Little Blue One
The legend says that every five years at the summer solstice, her slight figure holding a red rag ball in her hands appears among the castle walls. Light footsteps, sighs and cries are heard and her voice saying “Dad, dad, I’m here.”

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Neptune’s Grotto

Neptune’s Grotto is a cave located within Capo Caccia near Alghero, Sardinia. The grotto is a natural jewel and geological wonder that attracts over 150,000 visitors a year.

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Non fidatevi al alchemista povero, ô al medico ammalato.

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Here is a great recipe for orecchiette and broccoli.

Volume 17, No. 25

June 18, 2018 italiansrus

Volume 17 No. 25

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Italian Word Puzzles

Books in the innovative Foreign Language Word Puzzles series help students of foreign languages learn vocabulary and word meanings by working out a succession of fun-to-do word puzzles. Featured in each book are crosswords, word crosses, scrambled-letter puzzles, and cryptograms. All questions and clues are printed in English, but all answers in this puzzle book must be in Italian. Puzzles are arranged in order of difficulty, beginning with Easy crosswords, word crosses, scrambled letters, and cryptograms, then progressing in the same order of puzzle types to Moderate Level, Tough Puzzles, and finally to Challenging Puzzles.

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Giostra del Saracino
If you happen to be near the town of Arezzo in June or September, you will want to make sure you witness the Joust of the Saracen. This historical reenactment is filled with pageantry and games as the town is transformed back to the 14th century and all those that participate are dressed in costumes from that period.

Trendy Beaches, Deceiving Witches
Legends say that no woman can become a witch just by a wink of the eye in Romagna. Come the witches’ night between the 23 and 24 of June the town of San Giovanni in Marignano, in province of Rimini is filled with witches who are said to be particularly active and deceiving this night.

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The Fontana del Gigante (Fountain of the Giant)

The Fontana del Gigante (Fountain of the Giant) was designed in the 1600s by Michelangelo Naccherino and Pietro Bernini for the Royal Palace of Naples. It was later moved to the Palace of the Immacolatella (this statue is also called the Fontana dell’Immacolatella). Then in 1905 it was moved to its present location on the via Partenope, near the Castel dell’Ovo.

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Semper il mal non vien per nuocere.

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Here is a great recipe for cannoli pie.