Born and raised in Italy, Marco has been creating Italian-focused content for nearly a decade, covering the spectrum of Italianness with a fun, self-deprecating — but always proud — approach.
Nothing says Christmas more than panettone. This world-renowned Italian sweet bread originated in Milan in the 15th century. It’s a brioche-buttery and airy cake made with eggs, flour, milk, butter and sugar, and filled with festive flavors: raisins, candied orange, and sometimes topped with sugar. Moist, delicious and luxurious....
Forget our fixation with pasta and pizza, the hand gestures, loud voices and our impeccable sense of style for a moment… These are all relatively accurate stereotypes but Italians have a lot more quirky obsessions that make them unique in the world…(and by unique I mean easy to make...
Ah Summer! If you ask me, as an Italian this is hands down the best time of the year. The love affair between Italians and summer is ingrained, and is an integral part of what defines the Italian lifestyle. OK, let me explain it in American terms: the connection between...
Pasta — the signature Italian staple loved around the world — has a rich history and a huge variety of shapes and forms (over 350 by some counts!) It’s an integral and unmistakable part of Italian culture. In this article we’ll explore the correct pronunciation of 30 types of pasta...
In today's globalized world, the exchange of cultures and languages is more prevalent than ever before. A fascinating linguistic phenomenon that has emerged in recent years is the widespread use of English words in various languages, including Italian. This trend, known as "anglicism" or "linguistic...
When God was distributing patience, we Italians were probably cutting in line somewhere else 😂 Italians are known for our slow paced, relaxed lifestyle (among many other virtues). We love to know what to expect and feel grounded by tradition and a well defined path (well, most Italians at least...there...
