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Indulge in the Soul of Italy: The Negroni Cocktail 🍹

Cheers to tradition and the art of mixology!

Raise your glasses as we dive into the world of the Negroni cocktail – a blend of flavors that evoke the vibrant spirit of Italy.

Unveil the recipe, share your thoughts, and let's toast to the joy of embracing Italian culture.

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In the Cucina with La Gazzetta: The Classic Italian Cocktail: The Negroni - La Gazzetta Italiana dalla cucina di Joni Lucarino Now deceased, celebrity chef, author, and TV star, Anthony Bourdain, called the traditional Negroni, the “perfect drink” saying, “It’s three liquors that I am not particularly interested in but put them together with a slice of orange…it works. That first sip ...

Embrace the Emotions: A Farewell to Arms Book Review 📚

Venture into the emotional landscape painted by “A Farewell to Arms” Hemingway's prose unravels a story of love, loss, and the raw realities of war.

Let's gather to discuss the emotions that this literary gem evokes and share our thoughts on its profound impact.

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Book Review: "A Farewell to Arms" - La Gazzetta Italiana Questo è un riassunto del libro “Addio alle Armi” di Ernest Hemingway. Il libro è considerato "un classico" perché fu scritto più di cento anni fa. La storia racconta la relazione tra il tenente Frederick Henry e Catherine Barkley. Henry è un soldato americano nell’esercito italia...

Unveiling the Heart of Capestrano ✨

Step into the pages of history as you explore the enchanting village of Capestrano. Lose yourself in the timeless charm of cobblestone streets, medieval architecture, and breathtaking landscapes.

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On the Cover: Capestrano - La Gazzetta Italiana Nestled within the heart of the picturesque Abruzzo region in Italy, the charming village of Capestrano stands as a hidden gem, a place where time seems to slow down, and history and nature intertwine harmoniously. Surrounded by the majestic Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park and adorned wi...

Dive into the Magic of Bari: A Coastal Haven 🏖️

Unveil the coastal allure of Bari as you embark on a journey through its picturesque landscapes and vibrant culture. Feel the warmth of the sun-kissed beaches and immerse yourself in the genuine hospitality of the locals.

Let's fall in love with Bari together!

Bari: A Coastal Gem in Southern Italy - La Gazzetta Italiana Nestled on the Adriatic coast of southern Italy, the city of Bari shines as a hidden gem waiting to be discovered by travelers. With its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes, Bari offers an authentic Italian experience that captivates the hearts of visitors. From its charming old t...

Exciting News for Film Enthusiasts 🎬

Get ready to dive into the captivating world of cinema at the Cleveland Italian Film Festival 2023! 🇮🇹🎞️

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Italian storytelling, culture, and creativity. From heartwarming dramas to exhilarating adventures, this festival has it all!

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Cleveland Italian Film Festival 2023 - La Gazzetta Italiana The Cleveland Italian Film Festival 2023 will be showcasing award winning films from Italy Sept. 14 – Sept. 28, 2023 at the Cedar Lee Theater and Atlas Cinemas Eastgate. All films are $12 each and screen on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m.  The Cleveland Italian Film Festival, sponsored by Ital...

Discover the world of Pinocchio: between tragedy and transformation 📖

Explore the adventures of Pinocchio, the wooden puppet that enchants for generations. A story that oscillates between the shadows of tragedy and the light of transformation, a journey into the heart of humanity and growth.

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The Adventures of Pinocchio: Tragedy or Transformation - La Gazzetta Italiana L'articolo è un confronto tra la storia originale di Pinocchio scritta da Carlo Collodi nel 1883 con la versione realizzata dalla Disney nel 1940. Lo scrittore spiega che nella storia originale, ogni volta che Pinocchio era cattivo, aveva conseguenze pessime. In questa storia, Pinocchio è stat...

Deep dive into the magic of Apulia, where the turquoise sea kisses the coast and sunsets paint the sky in warm hues 🇮🇹❤️

Unveil picturesque villages, captivating traditions, and food that embraces the soul.

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Exploring the Beauty of Apulia: Italy's Enchanting Region - La Gazzetta Italiana Nestled in the southernmost part of Italy, Apulia (also known as Puglia in Italian) is a region that beckons travelers with its rustic charm, breathtaking landscapes, and rich historical heritage. With its stunning coastlines, quaint towns, and delicious cuisine, Apulia offers a captivating blend of...

Indulge in a burst of Italian sunshine with these delectable Anginetti Italian Lemon Cookies 🇮🇹🍪🍋

Savor the joy of baking with a recipe that's been passed down through generations. The zesty aroma of lemons will transport you to the charming streets of Italy.

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In the Cucina with La Gazzetta: Anginetti - Italian Lemon Cookies - La Gazzetta Italiana 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 and sharing recipes is one way for us to connect to o...

🌟 Discover the Enchanting Beauty of Matera! 🌟

Unearth the hidden gem of Italy 😍 Immerse yourself in the breathtaking charm of Matera, an ancient city that takes you back in time and leaves you awe-inspired.

Wander through its cobblestone alleys, and you'll feel like you've stepped into a fairytale.

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On the Cover: Matera - La Gazzetta Italiana La città di Matera, in Basilicata, è nota per la sua storia antichissima. I Sassi, che fanno parte dell'UNESCO, sono un complesso di abitazioni scavate nella roccia calcarea. Danno un'idea di una vita semplice piena di ingegnosità e resilienza da più di mille anni fa. I Sassi sono descri...

Everyone in Italy Has a Cousin in Ohio: A Heartwarming Connection That Spans Continents!

In a world where distances often separate us, there's a special bond that transcends borders and unites two distant lands—Italy and Ohio.

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Everyone in Italy Has a Cousin in Ohio - La Gazzetta Italiana La scrittrice descrive le esperienze dove ha incontrato qualcuno in Abruzzo che hanno parenti in Ohio. Annette Januzzi Wick dice che quattro volte è stata in diverse località della regione e ha incontrato persone con un legame con lo stato dell'Ohio. Una volta stava a un agriturismo vicino al ...

Embark on a Journey Through Italy: Cultural Insights and Tips to Maximize Your Trip!

Step into a land where history, art, and enchantment come together in a harmonious embrace. Italy, a country that captivates the heart and soul of every traveler, awaits you with open arms 🇮🇹❤️

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"A Guide to Italy: Cultural Insights and Tips to Maximize Your Trip" - La Gazzetta Italiana While most travel guidebooks and forums provide you with lists of what to do, “A Guide to Italy, Cultural Insights and Tips to Maximize Your Trip” tells you how to do it. Covering topics such as eating, shopping, social norms, traveling, the Italian context, and more, this book delivers a wealth...

In the kitchen with La Gazzetta: Calabrian Chili Grilled Shrimp 🍤

Whether you're a culinary enthusiast or an adventurous foodie, this recipe will transport you to the sun-kissed shores of Calabria, where the Mediterranean flavors blend with the boldness of the chili. It's an explosion of tastes that captures the essence of this beautiful region and its culinary heritage.

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In the Cucina with La Gazzetta: Calabrian Chili Grilled Shrimp - La Gazzetta Italiana 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 and sharing recipes is one way for us to connect to o...

On the cover: Castle of Rocca Calascio

Step into a world where history meets breathtaking beauty. Discover the Castle of Rocca Calascio, perched on a ridge over 4,500 feet high in Calascio, Abruzzo. 😲

You won't believe your eyes!

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On the Cover: Castle of Rocca Calascio - La Gazzetta Italiana L'articolo descrive il Castello di Rocca Calascio vicino a L'Aquila in Abruzzo. La costruzione del castello iniziò nel X secolo. Nel XIII secolo accanto al castello fu costruita anche una torre e una fortezza. Durante un devastante terremoto nel 1461, la città e la fortezza furono distrutt...

Torna Surriento: A Serenade to the Enchanting Amalfi Coast

Let the first five ethereal notes of the iconic Italian song "Torna Surriento" transport you to a realm of breathtaking beauty, where azure blue waters embrace the Golfo di Napoli. Here, the sun bathes the landscape, illuminating the romantic city of Naples, the majestic presence of Mount Vesuvius, and a string of names that dance off the tongue like sweet music: Torre del Greco, Castellammare di Stabia, Torre Annunziata, Vico Equense, Meta, Piano di Sorrento, and Sant'Agnello. All leading to the captivating city of Sorrento, the gateway to the Amalfi Coast.

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A Look Back: Sorrento, Gateway to the Amalfi Coast - La Gazzetta Italiana   June is here and that means festival time! If your community or parish has an upcoming festival, please contact us so that we can help you promote it. The weather is finally pleasant, and we hope you have a chance to get outside and enjoy it. Please enjoy this article from longtime La Gazzett...

Elizabeth Brassell: Inspiring Hearts, Overcoming Barriers, and Changing Lives

Meet Elizabeth Brassell, an extraordinary individual whose indomitable spirit and determination have propelled her to become the sole student speaker at the 2023 Youngstown State University Commencement Ceremony.

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Local Woman Speaks at Youngstown State University Commencement - La Gazzetta Italiana Elizabeth Brassell, a 2016 graduate of Wickliffe High School and graduate of Youngstown State University, was the only student speaker at the 2023 Youngstown State University Commencement Ceremony. Elizabeth lives with cerebral palsy and uses a motorized wheelchair for her mobility. After graduation...

Embrace the Beauty of Italian American Gardens: A Path to Nourishment and Connection

The Italian Garden Project celebrates the profound joy and timeless wisdom found within these sacred spaces, preserving a cherished heritage that allows us to reconnect with our food, our families, and the very fabric of the earth.

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Mary Menniti of The Italian Garden Project to Present in Cleveland - La Gazzetta Italiana The mission of The Italian Garden Project is to celebrate the joy and wisdom inherent in the traditional Italian American vegetable garden, preserving this heritage and demonstrating its relevance for reconnecting to our food, families, and the earth. It was founded by Mary Menniti who will be visit...

Unveiling Italy's Architectural Treasures: A Journey Through Time

Behold the splendor of Italy's unparalleled 58 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, boasting a rich tapestry of architectural marvels. From majestic castles and awe-inspiring churches to vibrant city centers, historic dwellings, sacred temples, and enigmatic tombs, each site unveils a captivating story.

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Architecture – Italian Style - La Gazzetta Italiana Among Italy’s 58 UNESCO World Heritage Sites – the most of any country – the majority include some type of architecture: castles, churches, city centers, dwellings, public spaces, temples, and tombs. Although traces of settlements have been found dating to more than 50,000 years ago, it was du...

Weddings hold many similarities and differences around the world. Each country has its own unique set of traditions to follow during a wedding ceremony and Italy is no exception. In Italy, various traditions, customs and superstitions vary from region to region.

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A Look into Old Italian Wedding Traditions - La Gazzetta Italiana Weddings hold many similarities and differences around the world. Each country has its own unique set of traditions to follow during a wedding ceremony and Italy is no exception. In Italy, various traditions, customs and superstitions vary from region to region.

❌ A right-wing Italian lawmaker wants to pass a law that will ban the use of English in official documents ❌

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https://www.lagazzettaitaliana.com/news-from-italy/10203-the-italian-government-will-fine-anyone-who-uses-english-in-official-communications

From Rome to Pompeii by high-speed train 🚝

Italy’s culture minister has announced a €35 million plan for a new high-speed train route between the ancient city of Pompeii and central Rome as well as Rome’s Fiumicino airport.

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A high-speed train will connect Rome to Pompeii - La Gazzetta Italiana Italy’s culture minister has announced a €35 million plan for a new high-speed train route between the ancient city of Pompeii and central Rome as well as Rome’s Fiumicino airport. Visitors hoping to tour Italy’s most famous sights in limited time will soon have a faster and easier way to re...

About 15 miles from the northeast coast of Sicily, the Aeolian archipelago forms the basis for a cluster of small volcanic islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Each offers breathtaking views of its surrounding islands, coastal boat trips, hidden coves, exquisite beaches, and a more relaxed environment – most of the islands are car free – but each island is also distinctively different.

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The Aeolian Islands: Volcanic Phenomena - La Gazzetta Italiana About 15 miles from the northeast coast of Sicily, the Aeolian archipelago forms the basis for a cluster of small volcanic islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Each offers breathtaking views of its surrounding islands, coastal boat trips, hidden coves, exquisite beaches, and a more relaxed environment –...

Join us for the 2023 Little Italy Summer Art Walk, a celebration of art, culture, and community in one of Cleveland’s most historic neighborhoods.

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Little Italy Summer Art Walk, June 2-4, 2023 - La Gazzetta Italiana Join us for the 2023 Little Italy Summer Art Walk, a celebration of art, culture, and community in one of Cleveland’s most historic neighborhoods. Fro...

Thomas Jefferson and Italy

In 1787, Thomas Jefferson, then Minister to France, visited several regions in northern Italy.

He studied the agriculture and language, admired the architecture and art, and enjoyed the music, food, and wine. When he returned to America, he brought Italian culture with him, infusing it into everyday American life.

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https://www.lagazzettaitaliana.com/history-culture/10173-from-the-italian-american-press-italian-culture-in-america

On the cover: Camogli

Camogli is one of the most romantic and spectacular towns on the west side of the peninsula of Portofino on the Golfo Paradiso in the Riviera di Levante.

What makes this seaside village such a special place is its own beautiful panorama: the charming marina, surrounded by the colorful historic buildings close to the seafront and the ruins of the medieval castle along with the magnificent seaside promenade, full of typical restaurants and small B&Bs, built on the model of the promenade des Anglais in Nice, in nearby France.

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On the Cover: Camogli - La Gazzetta Italiana Camogli is one of the most romantic and spectacular towns on the west side of the peninsula of Portofino on the Golfo Paradiso in the Riviera di Levan...

Happy Easter to you all!

April is upon us, and spring is beginning to show its face. It is time to think green, time for Easter lilies, and time for the arrival of the traditional Easter Bunny.

Please enjoy this article from our Editor Jennifer Spitalieri from Easter 2015 👇

A Look Back: Buona Pasqua! - La Gazzetta Italiana April is upon us, and spring is beginning to show its face. It is time to think green, time for Easter lilies, and time for the arrival of the traditi...

Traditional Easter Dishes in Italy

In Italy Easter is first a religious celebration but it is also celebrated with traditional Easter foods.

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Traditional Easter Dishes in Italy - La Gazzetta Italiana Easter always falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon of spring, as decided at the Council of Nicaea in 325 A.D. In Italy Easter is first...

Many a grandiose villa rises in the borgate (small suburbs) encircling Palermo. The majestic summer residences desired by the Palermo aristocracy for their location closer to the seaside than that of their imposing in-town palazzi are noble residences for most of the year.

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Grandiose Villas of Palermo - La Gazzetta Italiana Many a grandiose villa rises in the borgate (small suburbs) encircling Palermo. The majestic summer residences desired by the Palermo aristocracy for...

“The Neapolitan Quartet” is a set of novels to which many Americans have been introduced through the HBO series, “My Brilliant Friend”. While the television series does an excellent job of capturing the essence of the books and is well worth the watching, there is nothing that can compare to actually reading Elena Ferrante’s words.

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Book Review: The Neapolitan Quartet - La Gazzetta Italiana “The Neapolitan Quartet” is a set of novels to which many Americans have been introduced through the HBO series, “My Brilliant Friend”. While the tele...

One of the most important holidays for many Italian American and Italian Catholics is the Feast of St. Joseph or La Festa di San Giuseppe. St. Joseph, a carpenter, and the foster father of Jesus, is the patron saint of carpenters, orphans and the needy and the homeless, among others.

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The Feast of St. Joseph - La Gazzetta Italiana One of the most important holidays for many Italian American and Italian Catholics is the Feast of St. Joseph or La Festa di San Giuseppe. St. Joseph,...