Volume 23, No. 18


Certosa di Padula
The Certosa di Padula (Charterhouse of Padula), also known as the Carthusian Monastery of San Lorenzo or Certosa di San Lorenzo, is a magnificent architectural marvel nestled in the heart of Southern Italy. Located in the small town of Padula in the Campania region, this monumental complex is one of the largest and most elaborate Carthusian monasteries in Europe.

Eh, Paisano! Pour the Wine
There is a lot that can be learned from having a glass of wine. Not only is it filled with family traditions it also plays an important role in healthy living.

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Photo of the Week
Piazza Duomo
The Piazza Duomo in Parma. From left to right you have the cathedrale, which is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the bell tower and the octagonal baptistery.

Proverb
Non destare il cane che dorme.

Recipe
Here is a great recipe for pasta fagioli.


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Volume 23, No. 17


Notte di Fiaba
Frank Sinatra’s “Young at Heart,” reminds us that Fairy tales can come true, it can happen to you If you’re young at heart. Riva del Garda must have a very young heart, because they transform the entire town into a fairy tale with their annual Notte di Fiaba (Fairy Tale Night).

That’s A Morra
Have you ever been to a picnic or social gathering and seen a group of men yelling and throwing fingers at each other? Did you ever wonder what exactly they were doing? Believe it or not they were enjoying a game of morra, which just so happens to be a game that can be traced back to Roman times.

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Photo of the Week
Palazzo Vecchio
The Palazzo Vecchio is the town hall of Florence, Italy and it overlooks the Piazza della Signoria. It was constructed in the 13th Century and originally called the Palazzo della Signoria. Over its long history it has been referred to as the Palazzo del Popolo, Palazzo dei Priori, and Palazzo Ducale.

Proverb
L’uccello mattiniero si becca il verme.

Recipe
Here is a great recipe for cannoli pie.


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Volume 23, No. 16


Sassari’s Candelieri Festival
Sardinia, an enchanting island in the Mediterranean, is famous for its rich culture and captivating traditions. Among its most cherished events is the “Candelieri” festival (“La Festa dei Candelieri” or “The Festival of the Candlesticks”), a historic celebration that lights up the city of Sassari each year.

Italian Summer Olympic Team
The Summer Olympics have wrapped up in Paris. The Italians finished with a total of 40 medals. Find a list of all the Olympic sports and what medals the Italians have won in each event. The list goes back to the first Olympics back in 1896.

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

Proverb
Amore è cieco.

Recipe
Here is a great recipe for fried olives Tuscan style.


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Volume 23, No. 15


Santa Maria dell’Isola
High above the sparkling waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Santa Maria dell’Isola Monastery stands as a serene haven, blending history, faith, and stunning architecture. Located in the seaside town of Tropea on La Costa degli Dei (the Coast of the Gods), this monastery has been a beacon of spirituality and a marvel for travelers for centuries.

Giostra dell’Orso (Joust of the Bear)
Every July 25th the city of Pistoia, which is in the region of Tuscany, hosts the Giostra dell’Orso (Joust of the Bear). This tournament is on the Feast Day of San Jacopo, patron saint of Pistoia.

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Photo of the Week
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.

Proverb
Sfortuna al gioco, fortuna in amore.

Recipe
Here is a great recipe for zucchini ripiene.


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Volume 23, No. 14


Frank Borghi and the World Cup Miracle
On a sweltering late afternoon in Brazil over 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. The win was so shocking that English newspapers assumed the score was a typing error and edited their publications to reflect an English victory of 10-1. Helping to secure the win was a group of five young players from the Italian section of St. Louis, known as The Hill.

Joe DiMaggio
While playing for the San Francisco Seals the New York Yankees signed Joe for 25,000 dollars. In 1936 he joined the Yankees and stayed with the club for 16 years playing center field. Due to World War II, DiMaggio missed three years of baseball. During his career he was given such nicknames as “The Yankee Clipper” for his incredible defensive abilities and “Joltin’ Joe” for his hitting prowess.

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Photo of the Week
Basilica of Saint Francis of Paola
Looking at the Basilica of Saint Francis of Paola from the square of the Plebiscite in Naples.

Proverb
L’appetito vien mangiando.

Recipe
Here is a great recipe for chicken saltimbocca alla Sorrentina.


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Volume 23, No. 13


Il Palio di Siena
The Palio di Siena is one of the world’s oldest horse races and it is held twice a year in the Tuscan town of Siena. To the Sienese this is more than just a race. It is a way of life and a passion that is instilled in them at birth.

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.

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Photo of the Week
Boats in the Harbor
Boats in the harbor of Muggia, which is located in the north eastern part of Italy in the province of Trieste within the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. It borders the country of Slovenia and it is the only Istrian town in Italy.

Proverb
Finché c’è vita c’è speranza.

Recipe
Here is a great recipe for sausage with greens.


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Volume 23, No. 12


Heart of a Champion
During Italy’s darkest time a glimmer of hope came in the form of cycling champion Gino Bartali. Gino was a hero not just for what he accomplished in the sport of cycling, but also for his courage to help strangers at the risk of losing his own life.

Strawberries
What could be more satisfying than having a delicious mouth watering strawberry? Well, I am sure if you think hard enough you might come up with something, but for the time being let’s just enjoy this intriguing yet scrumptious fruit.

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Photo of the Week
Certosa di San Lorenzo
Located in the center of the photo is the Certosa di San Lorenzo (also known as Certosa di Padula), which is a large Carthusian monastery. This is one of most important monasteries located in Europe and in 1998 it was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park and the Archeological Sites of Paestum and Velia.

Proverb
L’unione fa la forza.

Recipe
Here is a great recipe for stuffed clams.


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Volume 23, No. 11


Pompeii’s Amphitheater
The Amphitheater of Pompeii is one of the oldest surviving Roman amphitheaters in the world and the first known to be made of stone. It was built in 70 BC following Pompeii’s induction as a Roman colony with private funds from duoviri (magistrates) Caius Quinctus Valgus and Marcus Porcius, who also had the Odeion built. Just like the city where it is located the amphitheater was also buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

La Maggiolata
The last two Sundays in May mark an important event in the town’s history. Called La Maggiolata, it celebrates the beginning of the summer’s bounty and is the most important celebration for the 3000 inhabitants of Lucignano.

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Photo of the Week
Our Lady of the Assumption
A view of the statue of Our Lady of the Assumption/Madonna dell’Assunta located within the Cathedral of Nola.

Proverb
Non è tutto oro quello che luccica.

Recipe
Here is a great recipe for minestra.


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Volume 23, No. 10


The Feast of San Domenico and the Ritual of Serpari of Cocullo
One of the most popular traditional feasts of Abruzzo, well-known also abroad, is undoubtedly the Feast of San Domenico in Cocullo, a small mountain village in the province of L’Aquila. You may ask yourself how a feast in a small village can be so well known outside of Italy. The reason for this is that the statue of San Domenico is covered with real snakes caught by locals called “serpari” (snake charmers).

The Arch of Constantine
In the early 300s, Constantine the Great waged war upon some of Rome’s tyrannical emperors to become the leader of all of Rome. The arch itself references a dedication to the emperor Constantine the Great and his victory of the tyrant emperors Maxentius and Licinius.

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Photo of the Week
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.

Proverb
Buoni avvocati sono cattivi vicini.

Recipe
Here is a great recipe for marinara sauce.


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Volume 23, No. 9


Festa del Bocolo
April 25th is a national holiday in Italy as they celebrate the Festa della Liberazione (Liberation Day), which celebrates the liberation of Italy from Nazism and Fascism in 1946. In Venice they also celebrate the Festa di San Marco, which is the city’s patron saint, as well as the Festa del Bocolo (rose bud festival).

Mustard Greens–More Than Just a Pretty Valley Flower
For those who enjoyed eating them, the pungent mustard greens were a fresh source of vitamin A. Valley ranchers generously allowed residents on to their land to pick the cherished greens. After a spring rain, my family and I were among the many mustard green enthusiasts to beat a path to the muddy orchards to gather our share of the bitter greens.

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Photo of the Week
Castel Nuovo
This photo of Castel Nuovo was taken while we were enjoying pizza at a local eatery. This photo was taken in 1961 by John Bickford while stationed in Naples, Italy.

Proverb
Il tempo è un gran medico.

Recipe
Here is a great recipe for olive bread.


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