Read published article at Italian Notebook Although the lifestyle of Italian families is rapidly changing, I’m convinced that mamma is more than a person; she’s an all-embracing concept. To her daughters she is a source of information, a co-conspirator and a friend. Mamma gets her daughter through the minefields of growing up, social interactions, boys […]
Archives for Giugno 2009
Infiorata of Sant’Agata de’ Goti
[slideshow=47] I have a particular penchant for the infiorata, a celebration which marks Corpus Domini and the streets and squares are decorated with flower petals. Little did I know that an infiorata took place every year, right under my nose in Sant’Agata! I mentioned this to my bocce-playing friends (who were working on the masterpiece […]
Testimonial – Chef Carlos Crusco, Texas USA
“Molte grazie per tutto! You guys not only showed the beautiful and historical country that is Italy, you showed me the reason why the Italians are known throughout the world as kind, generous and warm with guests. I will never forget S. Agata, the experience at Berardino’s, staying at Anita’s house, cooking with Maria and […]
Edible Weeds of June: Mint
[slideshow=46] The ancient Greek myths say that mint is named after the nymph Minthe, daughter of Cocytus and favourite of Pluto. Annoyed and jealous Prosperine, Pluto’s wife, metamorphosed her into the herb called after her: Could Pluto’s queen, with jealous fury storm And Minthe to a fragrant herb transform? What more appropriate herb to have […]
Elections Past
[slideshow=45] segue versione italiano “Under every stone lurks a politician” wrote Aristophanes in 410 B.C. This was undoubtedly the case in the recent administrative elections in our town. Three candidates were running for the office of mayor this year in Sant’Agata, each with a roster of eligible officers which meant almost practically everybody in town […]
Testimonial: The Becks (Minnesota, USA)
I wish Ken and I could have discovered your beautiful little town several years ago instead of just a few months before our departure from Italy. I do hope our paths will cross again when we return to Italy in several years. I love your tours because you offer something that is not normally offered… I will always treasure the “Knead to Know” bread […]