Danielle Abbazia, Author at Dream of Italy

The Beating Heart of Rome’s Testaccio (February/March 2023)

This article originally appeared in the February/March 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. “This space is an example of a way of life that puts citizens’ needs first. It is, above all, a meeting place.” —Marco Pucci, olive farmer and 30th generation Roman You feel the real Rome in Testaccio. The real Italy. It is just one short bend in the …

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Editor’s Note: February/March 2023 Dream of Italy Issue

This Editor’s Note originally appeared in the February/March 2023 Issue of Dream of Italy. Members receive access to more than 190 back issues—if you’re not a member, join here. I was very randomly led to re-visit Lago di Garda just a few weeks ago and I couldn’t be more grateful. In this issue, you will read my review of Lefay …

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I was completely blown away by our two sessions for our How to Plan an Extended Stay or Move to Italy Virtual Workshop – which is a free bonus for all current paid members. Even if you are not sure if an extended stay or move to Italy is part of your future, do yourself a favor and watch the two …

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Recipe: Patalani Family’s Fritelle di Riso

This article originally appeared in the December 2022/January 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. Riccardo shared the Patalani family’s secret recipe for fritelle di riso with Dream of Italy. These sweet fried pastries are made only during Carnevale and can be found in pastry shops and cafes of Viareggio during this festive time. FOR THE PASTA CHOUX Ingredients -½ …

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Spotlight on Locals: Meet the Patalani Siblings (December 2022/January 2023)

This article originally appeared in the December 2022/January 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. To learn more about Viareggio, check out Paola Vojnovic’s report here. The Patalani siblings hold tight to their Viareggio roots and sprinkle pieces of their city in their work. Roberta beautifies the art world with her play on light and darkness, and Riccardo runs a successful bakery …

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Viareggio: A Pearl on the Tyrrhenian Sea (December 2022/January 2023)

This article originally appeared in the December 2022/January 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. Known as the “Pearl of Versilia,” Viareggio is a seaside town located on the Tyrrhenian coast in the province of Lucca. While the history of the Versilia region (the territory named for the Versilia river, encompassing parts of the Lucca and Massa-Carrara provinces) goes back to …

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What to See and Do in Molise (December 2022/January 2023)

This article originally appeared in the December 2022/January 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. Scott and Meagan know what makes Molise truly special: the people. We asked the Holcombs to share some of their don’t-miss experiences. Based in Montagano, though he moves around with his bees in the summer, is Nazario Fania’s Miele del Molise. Rumor has it his honey, …

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Taking a Chance on Molise (December 2022/January 2023)

This article originally appeared in the December 2022/January 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. An Italian expression remarks “Molise non esiste” meaning “Molise doesn’t exist.” Easy to miss at first, Molise is home to only about one percent of Italy’s population and is the country’s second-smallest region. Americans Meagan and Scott Holcomb took a chance on this special corner of …

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Dream Day in Italy: Taste Porchetta in Ariccia (December 2022/January 2023)

This article originally appeared in the December 2022/January 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. Ariccia, 35 minutes by train from Rome in the Castelli Romani, is known for its architectural works by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and the historic palazzo-turned-art-museum of the noble Chigi family. But the main attraction is their roasted pork called porchetta. For decades, I have hyperbolically claimed …

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