Italian Culture Archives - Page 5 of 6

Traditional Foods of Ragusa Sicily–Fresh Ricotta Stuffed in a Puff

Ragusa in Sicily is known for its locally made fresh ricotta, which makes a sublime dessert when stuffed in a puff.

Traditional Foods of Puglia Italy-Cooking Lampascioni Hyacinth Bulbs

Cooking traditional foods of Italy sounds like fun, but lampascioni-hyacinth bulbs-are a stickier story. Learn how to prepare and cook this regional specialty of Puglia.

2010 Culture Week in Italy – Free Entrance to Museums and Archeological Sites

April 16-25, 2010 marks Italy’s 12th annual Culture Week, or Settimana della Cultura, during which visitors enjoy free entry to state-run museums and archeological sites.

Easter Processions in Italy – A Running Madonna in Sulmona and a Kissing Madonna in Modica at Easter Celebrations in Abruzzo and Sicily

The Madonna in Italy may not sing and dance, but on Easter Sunday she runs across the piazza in Sulmona, while in the town of Modica, the Easter Madonna is known for her kisses. Follow these fascinating Easter celebrations in Italy, during processions in Abruzzo and Sicily.

Caravaggio Exhibition in Rome – Works from Museums around the World

A stunning collection of Caravaggio’s work is on display at a special exhibition in Rome, and includes works on loan from museums around the world.

At the Food Market in Syracuse Sicily- A Favorite Italian Artichoke Recipe

Experience the artichoke moment, when huge bundles of artichokes are bargain priced at the outdoor food market in Syracuse Sicily, and learn how to cook them with one of our favorite Italian artichoke recipes.

Sunday Lunch in Italy – An Italian Family Tradition in Sicily

Sunday lunch in Italy has traditionally been a leisurely family affair, and if there is no one willing to cook at home, the next best thing is an agriturismo in Sicily for a huge farm lunch.

English-Italian Lessons Served with Cappuccino on Tour in Tuscany

In an attempt to clarify pricing in English, a cafe owner in Pienza risked encouraging some wild behavior. Time for an English-Italian lesson along with cappuccino on a tour in Tuscany.

Museum Meets Theater – Very Scary Zoological Museum in Bologna

An off-beat theater piece at the zoological museum in Bologna uses the museum’s mysterious atmosphere to create a very scary visit and tour.

Learning Italian in Italy

The most important thing to keep in mind when learning Italian as an adult is to keep your sense of humor, even when everyone is laughing at you.

Coldest Days of the Year in Italy – An Italian Legend Explains Why

According to an Italian legend, blackbirds were once white, and the coldest days of the year in Italy are known as the “3 days of the blackbird.” Find out more about the “tre giorni della merla.”

Walking in Florence and Chianti Tuscany

Walking and hiking in Italy mean different things to different people. Some people hike with a compass, others with a grill. True stories from walking in Florence and Chianti in Tuscany

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