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. | It’s no secret that Italy is known for certain things,coffee being one of them. It’s part of Italy’s DNA you could say. Many brands have been created and have flourished on the foundation of Italian coffee. Starbucks for instance was created with the Italian coffee experience as its inspiration. I’ve often [...] I’ve been away for the last few weeks for work,so I haven’t had much time to post. I’ll be back on track soon though…I wanted to thank everyone for the great response to “Fantastic Photos”so far. I will start posting more photos soon but this one is one of my favorites [...] It’s finally here! Christmas? Nope…. Easter? nope…. your birthday? maybe…. but I’m talking about “World Nutella Day!” If you’re one of the unlucky people that has never tried Nutella,get to your local grocery store and get yourself a jar!! (it’s by the peanut butter at my grocery store.) [...] Italians are big on superstitions…. it’s true. Especially us southern Italians. Here are a few of the ones that stand out from growing up. Some are serious and others are just for fun. I hope you can add some of your own as well. Never lay a loaf of bread upside [...] It’s true,I want one. Some people want a sports car or a motorcycle and of course the SMART car is the hottest trend here in the States but not for me…I want a Piaggio Ape. Me in Zio Toni’s Ape circa 1997 [...] I was talking to my “mamma”today.. just chating and she casually mentioned that she was going to Mohegan Sun this weekend. My mom’s not a gambler…so I was thinking my dad put her up to it. I was wrong. Her friend had an extra ticket to go see Toto Cutungo and offered [...] If you’re a regular reader of Italyville,you know that I’m passionate about true Italian brands and products. One of those products is ITALIAN extra virgin olive oil. I’m not talking about extra virgin olive oil that is brought into Italy from other countries to be mixed with Italian oil or simply [...] It’s been so long! I’m finally back from Barcelona (I’ll have pictures soon) and ready to get back to Italyville:) Hope everyone is having a great summer so far. In the spirit of summer I have decided to rank Italian beaches…. I’m crazy,I know. In my opinion there’s hundreds of beaches that belong [...] I’ve been away for too long but there’s a good reason. My new project is taking up a lot of my time these days and I leave Friday…. back to Barcelona. DAMN the Spaniards for winning in penalties yesterday! Aside from the last world cup triumph,I can’t help but get worried when my [...] I took this photo at the Brimfield Antique Fair…. there’s something about a Vespa isn’t there? Vespa is an Italian “Super Brand”I’ll be posting more on Italian brands and Italian branding soon since brand marketing is what I do for a living. This Vespa reminded me of a Luna Pop song “50 Special.”[...] | 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. |