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In the Cucina with La Gazzetta: Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cake
In this column we share the cuisine and recipes of Italy and our Italian American communities. Each month we feature recipes curated from our research and those shared by LGI readers. Food and cooking are important aspects of our cultural identity…
LGI's calendar: things to do
To include your event, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Abruzzo & Molise: Roots of Cleveland’s Italian CommunityOct. 3, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.$30 per personRegister at www.iamcle.orgMany Italian American families in Northeast Ohio trace their roots to Abruzzo and Molise. Join Dr. Paola Basile to…
“Come On Down, A Little Story About My Italian Mom’s Big Dream”
Tunno women have things to prove — to themselves and to anyone who doubts their dreams or drive. Fran Tunno discovered her mother was different from her classmates’ moms as soon as she hit first grade. Thankfully, the self-consciousness she…
A Famiglia of Innovators
Over four generations, the Carfagnas keep reinventing their Italian market to compete – adding a restaurant, moving outward to follow population growth, but still simmering their pasta sauce three hours.{mprestriction ids="*"} The Carfagna family has been feeding Columbus in one…
Roncole Verdi
I grew up listening to opera daily. My widowed mother adored Verdi and Puccini, and over time that music became our shared language. Even decades after her passing, opera still carries her presence for me.{mprestriction ids="*"} That connection felt especially…
A Look Back: Celebrate Italian American Heritage Month with Thirty-One Days of Italians
As we celebrate Italian Heritage Month, it is important now more than ever that we take time to appreciate all that we have and the many great things we as Italians do. From the great traditions of food to the…
Food for the Body and Soul - Norcia
On a recent trip to Italy, we did a couple of family related visits. Our first stop, Norcia, is the home of my ancestors and the birthplace of Saint Benedict. Known for its spiritual legacy and culinary traditions, the town…
Giada De Laurentiis Brings Her Italian Roots to Dancing with the Stars
For more than two decades, Giada De Laurentiis has invited Americans into her world through food. From handmade pasta and family recipes to her travels through Italy, the celebrated chef has built a career around sharing the flavors and traditions…
