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This Editor’s Note originally appeared in the April/May 2021 issue of Dream of Italy. Members receive access to more than 180 back issues—if you’re not a member, join here. What’s it like to see your life’s work and passion culminate in a star-studded TV special and a companion book with a foreword by Frances Mayes? Well, I’m about to find …
Transcript with Show Notes Embedded: Bianca Ottone: It’s now that it’s becoming the rave. The New York Times had an article last summer saying that it’s now becoming a status symbol, and perhaps it is. But I guess that people are moved by taking advantage of the benefits to dual citizenship. Kathy McCabe: This is Kathy McCabe. Welcome to the Dream of …
Transcript with Show Notes Embedded: Kathy McCabe: I started researching my own ancestry and the Italian records are fascinating. They tell so much more than an American record might say about an ancestor. And it’s really fascinating, the details that you can find. This is Kathy McCabe. Welcome to the Dream of Italy Podcast. You know me from the PBS travel series, …
In April, Seeds from Italy received a shipment of tomato and pepper seeds that passed extensive testing for plant diseases required by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Selection and quantity is limited, but most of the bestselling varieties are available at this writing, and more are expected to be certified for import in the future. Check growitalian.com (use code dreamgarden to save …
This Editor’s Note originally appeared in the February/March 2021 issue of Dream of Italy. Members receive access to more than 180 back issues—if you’re not a member, join here. While I clearly believe it is important to dream of Italy, I know it is just as important to try to make those dreams come true. For this issue, I profile …
If you lived in or grew up in NY/NJ or CT in the past 40 or 50 years then the name Perillo needs no explanation. Mario Perillo and his groundbreaking commercials for his Italian tours made him more famous than the Pope in some homes! His son Steve has carried Perillo Tours. forward. Host Kathy McCabe sits down with Steve …
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched an project called I Diari Raccontano- Italiani all’estero which translates to “Diaries Recount – Italians Abroad.” The dense archive holds immigrants’ tales about leaving their beloved Italy behind. The website is based on an interactive map on which users can click on different orbs and delve into a thousand stories of immigrants’ …
In honor of Father’s Day, I want to tell you about a book that I have enjoyed and that my own father is currently reading! An unforgettable story based on true events, My Father’s Last Meatballs, A Heavenly Entrée, is a tale of family, love, loss and miracles. This non-fiction book is a compelling story brimming with great ingredients: moxie, …
Denver’s Il Posto restaurant is famous for its risotto, crafted by Milan-born Chef Andrea Frizzi. Is it worth on your next trip to Denver?
If you’re looking to feed your hunger for all things Italian, let me recommend joining The Modern Italian Network, an organization for all people passionate about Italy. Membership is free! Modern Italian provides enthusiasts with the ability to be actively involved in authentic Italian culture through its newsletters, events, and coming soon, social networking Web site. Members also benefit from …
