The second Sunday of May is recognised in Italy, as well as many other countries around the world, as Mother’s Day (la Festa della Mamma) – the day to celebrate our amazing mothers. In Italy, Mother’s Day as it is celebrated today is a relatively new holiday. This holiday and its celebrations started in the …
Animal sounds are among the first sounds that children produce when they start talking. Using these sounds is an easy way for them to start communicating with the world around them. Children first imitate the sound of the animal itself and then, at a later stage, are able to say the name of the specific …
Are you ready to step into a world of endless wisdom, humor, and affection? Family is everything to us in Italy, and the mother is the queen of the castle. Italian mothers may appear overly protective at times, but their actions come from a place of love and concern. In an Italian home, it is …
Mi sembra che la pasta sia cotta! Imagine an evening at the house of Italian friends, let’s call them Elena and Marco: a few laughs, an appetiser, maybe a Prosecco or a Spritz while you wait to take your place at the table with your friends. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, and you walk …
A few years back, I remember being in the kitchen with my Italian mother-in-law, helping her prepare a shopping list for the week. The Monday meal was going to consist of her famous zucchini fritters, so I diligently started writing out the word: zucchini… “Zucchini? Don’t you mean zucchine?” she asked, peering bemused over my …
20 cose famose per cui l’Italia è famosa Throughout Italy’s long and rich history, the country has had plenty of time to make a name for itself. Italian cuisine is one of the most beloved cuisines in the world. This country is the birthplace of the Renaissance and all of the glorious Arts that came …