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Migrants continue to be rescued off the coast of Sicily

July 2016
Migrants continue to be rescued off the coast of Sicily. Recently, more than 2,500 migrants were rescued by the Italian Coast Guard. Year-to-date close to 50,000 refugees have been pulled from boats trying to cross from Libya. The numbers arriving...


Pompeii’s Archaeological Superintendent is urging the government to use refugees to clean up some of Italy’s ruins

July 2016
Pompeii’s Archaeological Superintendent, Massimo Osanna, is urging the government to use refugees to clean up some of Italy’s ruins. “They already receive a daily rate from the government without being employed in any...


Colobraro has been dubbed Europe’s most cursed town

July 2016
Colobraro, in the southern Basilicata region of Italy has been dubbed Europe’s most cursed town. Chandeliers spontaneously crashing down, newborns born with two hearts and three lungs, tales of witches, and suspicious sudden landslides have...


Best Online Wine Shops

July 2016
Wine is almost synonymous with Italy. Italians are masters at pairing wine with each meal. So, having the ability to make quick and easy purchases of your favorite bottle, or even a unique or a small-batch wine your local store may not have access...


Tuscany... Did you know?

July 2016
Tuscany was where the Italian language was born. The official Italian language spoken today is based on the Tuscan dialect that dates back to the Renaissance period. Pinocchio is from Tuscany. The Disney animated story about the marionette who...


Our staff

July 2016
Angela Spitalieri, Publisher Angela oversees national and international operations of La Gazzetta Italiana both on print and online. Since June 2003 she has ensured smooth sailing of all sales, advertising and marketing campaigns...


Ribollita

June 2016
Ingredients 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil + 1/2 cup 1 medium red onion chopped into 1/2" pieces 2 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced 1 medium carrot, scraped and chopped into 1/4" half moons 2 ribs celery, chopped into 1/4" pieces 2...


Creamy Vegetable Cheese Dip and Crudités

June 2016
Ingredients: 1 package of Knorr's Vegetable Soup Mix 1 12 ounce container of Mascarpone cheese 1 red bell pepper, trimmed, seeded, cut into strips 1 yellow bell pepper, trimmed, seeded, cut into strips 2 cups baby carrots 2 cups broccoli...


Chestnut Soup

June 2016
Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon flour 2 cups chestnut puree 2 cups milk 6 cups chicken stock 1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped salt and pepper to taste 1 egg, beaten 3 tablespoons sherry or...


Panzanella Salad with Fresh Mozzarella

June 2016
Ingredients: 1 tomato,cubed 5 basil leaves, torn 2 slices Italian Bread, cubed 1 container of MICELI'S Ciliegini Fresh Mozzarella Cheese olive oil salt and pepper to taste Heat oil in a skillet and saute the Italian bread cubes until...