Celebrating Naples - A Journey Through History
Tuesday September 1 at pm Pacific via Zoom. Register Here. Zoom link will be provided to attendees on Sunday. We have the rare privilege to host Anita Sanseverino from the East Coast this month to share the fascinating history of Naples. For Anita's full background, click here: Anita Sanseverino's Bio. Her presentation will focus on the illustrious...
Authentic Italian Pizza is Having a Moment in the US
Pizza has become, without a doubt, a deeply embedded part of American society with its many styles and regional adaptations. The origins of pizza, as we know, started with the arrival of Italian immigrants in the late 1800s. Since then, American pizza developed its own style rooted in the classic Italian tradition. From the East Coast to the West C...
The States That Love Prosecco the Most
Dominating brunches (and Instagram feeds) everywhere, Mimosas, Bellinis, and the increasingly trendy Spritz all depend on one thing: Prosecco. In 2017, Prosecco comprised nearly 20 percent of all bubbly sold globally. Since the onset of Covid-19, Prosecco’s popularity has increased even more: In May 2020, off-premise sales of the Italian sparkling...
Columbus Citizens Foundation launches Dr. Anthony S. Fauci scholarship – created for graduate students in medical and public health fields
Columbus Citizens Foundation (CCF) is proud to announce a new scholarship to support Italian Americans with great academic prowess seeking financial aid at the graduate level in medical and public health fields of study. The scholarship will be awarded annually, recipients will be chosen by a qualified standing committee and the scholarship is to b...
Joint Statement of the United States and the European Union on a Tariff Agreement
United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and European Union Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan today announced agreement on a package of tariff reductions that will increase market access for hundreds of millions of dollars in U.S. and EU exports. These tariff reductions are the first U.S.-EU negotiated reductions in duties in more than two...
Italian Trade Agency and Bar Convent Brooklyn Join Forces to Promote Italian Spirits
After a very successful partnership with the United States Bartender's Guild, the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) is reaching a broader audience by launching another webinar series with industry-renowned trade event Bar Convent Brooklyn (BCB). Due to the current COVID-19 circumstances, the 2020 edition will take place entirely online. Until the trade ca...
IAP 154: conversations on Columbus: The charges
In this week’s episode of the Italian American Podcast, we’re presenting part three of our “Conversations on Columbus” series exploring the life and legacy of Christopher Columbus, and this week we’re examining the major accusations which Columbus’ critics charge him with. We’ll begin with an examination of when and how Columbus’ reputation began t...
Getting the Most Out of Your Summer Tomatoes
It’s that time of year when your garden is in full swing. Everyday when you go out to pick, it seems as if there are new zucchini, squash and eggplant that have popped up overnight. Yet, the beautiful tomato is perhaps the garden produce that springs up the most, and here are the best ways to use them up. Sauce, gravy, liquid gold. Whatever you ca...
National Grandparents Day
On September 13, I will celebrate my Nonno and Nonna’s Day. Every year I go to Holy Cross Cemetery to put a bouquet of red and yellow roses at their grave site. This is my way of showing love and respect to my father’s parents. I have never had the pleasure of meeting my beloved “Nonno and Nonna.” They died before I was born. Family members have sh...
Republicans pass resolutions defending Christopher Columbus and blasting 'cancel culture'
Republicans opted against drafting a 2020 platform, but they did agree on a handful of statements that reflect the party's core values. The Republican National Committee passed seven resolutions during its annual summer meeting before members and this cycle's convention delegates vote Monday to renominate President Trump as the GOP standard-bearer...
Announcing My New Book, Basilicata: Authentic Italy
The day has come. Basilicata: Authentic Italy, my new book about the unassuming region in the instep of the Italian boot is available! Years of planning, in-person research (the best part!), writing and production elements, and then, the date sort of sneaks up on you. I set out to explore Basilicata with a purpose. After writing Calabria: The Other...
Mangia, Inc.(TM) Launches New Online Store On CarmelinaBrands.com
Point, click, add to cart. Shopping online in the digital age is just that easy, and now indulging in a true taste of Italy at home just got easier as Mangia, Inc. throws open the door to its new online store at www.CarmelinaBrands.com. Italian, Specialty and Organic Tomatoes, Authentic Prepared Sauces, and Italian Beans, the Carmelina Brands® Onli...