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. | One of the most unique and beautiful tourist attractions in Calabria in my opinion is,“la Chiesetta Di Piedigrotta”in Pizzo Calabro. Pizzo Calabro is a picturesque fishing town on the Tyrrhenian coast of Calabria and la Chiesetta Di Piedigrotta is actually located on the road into town on the SS 522,about 4km [...] I’m really into Tiziano Ferro’s new song:“Il Regalo Più Grande”from his latest album titled “Alla Mia Etá” Here it is with the lyrics (thanks to giordi88/youtube). It’s maddening that we can’t download it on itunes here in the US!! Anyway,let me know what you think. Voglio farti un regalo Qualcosa [...] I’ve made lots of friends through sopressata…I really have. My father has been offered money,a friend wants to feature it in a future restaurant he is opening and one of my Irish buddies has somehow gotten “in”and now chips in financially and helps make them in order to get a share…[...] 1 –Fraguni…my all time favorite Easter treats! 2 –Ricotta Pie…. rich and delicious! 3 –Pizza Rustica,Pizza Chena,Pitta Chena,whatever you call it in your house…It’s called YUMMY everywhere. 4 –Pastiera –it’s nice [...] One of the best things about coming back from Italy is bringing back your favorite Italian snacks…mostly for yourself but also to share with others who have never tried them and get their feedback. Here are some of my favorites Italian snacks that I brought back from my recent trip. [...] What’s not to love about this Fantastic Photo…the fiat 500,the street sign,the flowers,the fact that it’s in black &White…it screams “Italy!!!”Makes you want to visit Via Concezione doesn’t it? Thanks to Leanne at “From Australia to Italy”for this Fantastic Photo taken in Malito,[...] Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil is like “French Wine”or “Swiss Chocolate”or “German Cars”…Italy isn’t the largest producer of Olive Oil (Spain is) but Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil is in its own class…not to take anything away from any other country as there is certainly high quality products elsewhere,possibly [...] It’s timeless,it’s beautiful and it’s the foundation of Italian cuisine. With its silver/green leaves,its fruit and the oil it produces…the olive tree is nothing short of AMAZING. What’s not to love about the olive tree? It is referenced throughout history,religion and sports and used as a symbol of peace and [...] Have you ever seen one of these? I remember them from when I was a little boy. My grandmother had one and we would warm our feet on it in the winter. I took the other photo on my recent trip. There’s something romantic about it isn’t there? We would sit around it and [...] My birth name is Peppino…so I fall under Giuseppe and get the phone calls wishing me a Happy San Giuseppe every year. For Italians,your saint day is like your birthday. Zeppole are THE treat on San Giuseppe. What’s better than Zeppole you may ask? Chocolate covered Zeppole of course!! Complements of my [...] | 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. |