Difference MakersThe Advertising spot above is reserved for companies,people and organizations that are making a difference in the Italian and Italian American communities. It's a free spot and changes periodically. Are you making a difference? Contact me. | I wanted to mention a few things that landed in Italyville’s inbox recently. - Judy from Hawaii is heading to Italy in September and staying in apartments and B&Bs…she’s looking for ideas for a thank you gift to bring for her hosts. Anyone? - Two great events coming up this summer that you [...] One of my all time favorite Italian songs…Ornella Vanoni singing l’appuntamento. Classy,romantic and beautiful. We played it during our cocktail hour at our wedding…you don’t need to understand Italian to appreciate this wonderful song. [...] Are you going to Italy this summer? If so,you must be very excited! Before you go,you’ll have lots of decisions to make on what to bring and not to bring. Here are a few tips to help you get started. First of all,make sure your passport is up to date…I [...] If you grew up Italian,you probably have a relative that forages for wild plants and mushrooms. I was lucky enough to tag along with my father,uncles and nonno when I was a kid to learn from them and to this day,heading into the woods has remained one of my favorite pastimes. [...] A while ago I received a message about Lupini beans from someone but I can’t seem to find the message…anyway,I haven’t forgotten and have been meaning to post on Lupini for a while. What are Lupini beans you might ask? A tasty little treat that many Italians grew up eating. Did you? [...] | Heading to Calabria? Need a travel consultant,place to stay or some great ideas for what to do? Contact Bella Vita Travel Consulting in Catanzaro. | Joe Maruca welcomes you to Italyville where he writes and rants about growing up Italian in Massachusetts,his experiences living and working in Bologna,visits to the family's Olive farm in Calabria and everything along the way. In America we're considered Italian,in Italy we've become Americani... but we're always at home in Italyville. Italyville.com All Content,graphics and photos on Italyville.com are property of Italyville.com unless otherwise noted and can not be used without permission. All rights reserved. |