Antonio & Brunella Barbati Minischetti

Antonio & Brunella Barbati Minischetti, contributing writers

Italy's new Prime Minister: Enrico Letta

June 2013
Enrico Letta, 46 years old, husband and father of three is Italy’s new Prime Minister. Born in Pisa, Letta has received training throughout Europe, from his childhood in Strasbourg, where he attended school, to graduating in International Law...


Sicilian Cannoli

November 2014
Cannoli are among the most popular specialities of Italian and Sicilion pastry desserts. Without a doubt, it is a dessert that can satisfy the sweet tooth of any Italian! So much so that the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies...


Roberto Cavalli

February 2014
"I want to enjoy myself in anything I do. Everything must bring me joy, enthusiasm, a passion for life…" These few words by Roberto Cavalli sum up the lifestyle, positive outlook and joie de vivre that have always characterized his collections....


The Carnival of Putignano

February 2013
When you think of Carnival, Viareggio, may come to mind with its colorful floats and famous parade, or perhaps Venice with its elegant forms and traditions. But in Italy there is another important Carnival that rivals the other celebrations in...


Chestnuts, Italy's Famous Fall Fruits

November 2012
If the best time for food fairs in Italy is the fall season, then October is the best month to pick chestnuts. The mild days are still long and the forests are painted with warm, amber tones that render even a simple walk, an amazing experience...


Naples Pride & Joy

August 2012
The pastiera napoletana (also referred to as pastiera) is a traditional Neapolitan dessert usually made during Easter time. It is one of the cornerstones of the Neapolitan cuisine, but is also rather popular in the area of Reggio Calabria. Legend...


American Modern Art in Tuscany

July 2012
Tuttomondo by Keith Haring While in Pisa, you cannot pass up seeing the beautiful mural by Keith Haring. A work of modern art not only original but also surprising because it is little known to the public and exists in the shadows of other Pisa...


Saint Nicholas: The Real Santa Claus

December 2011
During the first half of the IV century A.D., in the rich city of Mira in Asia Minor, there lived a very special priest whom because of the lack of interesting historical news, he and the locals would pass on to the people many legends. His name...


The Vin Santo

August 2011
The Vin Santo is a well known name in the Italian wine making industry since it is a product that has its roots and origins from long ago. It has always been produced using the techniques that have been passed from one generation to the other like...


Divani & Divani by Natuzzi

July 2011
The Natuzzi Group, founded in 1959 by Pasquale Natuzzi, Chairman and CEO, designs, develops and sells sofas, armchairs, furniture and furnishings for our homes. The Company is one of the largest Italian companies in the furniture industry and is...


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