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Tips to enjoy a more meaningful trip to Italy according to a professor
Tips to enjoy a more meaningful trip to Italy according to a professor
Tourism flows to Italy have returned to pre-pandemic levels, making genuine experiences elusive. But a professor’s simple tips can add meaning to your trip.
My Journey to Teach My Son Italian
Tips to enjoy a more meaningful trip to Italy according to a professor
When my son was born there was no question he would have an Italian name. I also wanted to give him something I never got – a second language.
Gardening an Enduring Legacy of Italian Americans
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For countless Italian American households, gardening is an enduring legacy that links them to the past. In my experience, it should be part of the present and represents our future.
What I Learned as a PBS Chef
“If you loved me, you’d eat it” was my Italian grandmother’s mantra. While preparing for my first guest chef appearance, I realized her food gene was passed on to me.
A Second Language is a Gift Worth Sharing
I began speaking Italian to my son, Ale, when he was born. I’ve never stopped. Unless I need to clarify, everything I say to him is in the language of Dante.
Video: Italian Cusine Guest Chef on PBS-WPSU
In this episode, I demonstrate my recipe for prepare parmigiana di melanzane and sauteed zucchini blossoms. You'll learn to make a ragu that could pair with your favorite pasta too!
TV Interview 28/22 Eyewitness News
Video: Italian Cusine Guest Chef on PBS-WPSU
Video: Italian Cusine Guest Chef on PBS-WPSU
In this interview on Paola’s Parenting Playbook, I discuss "When is the right time to take your kids overseas?"
Video: Italian Cusine Guest Chef on PBS-WPSU
Video: Italian Cusine Guest Chef on PBS-WPSU
Video: Italian Cusine Guest Chef on PBS-WPSU
In this episode, I prepare lasagna alla bolognese and tiramisu, two favorites in my family.
Stepping Off Italy’s Beaten Path
Video: Italian Cusine Guest Chef on PBS-WPSU
“Italy is a dream that keeps returning for the rest of your life,” Anna Akhmatova. From my perspective as a professor who has led countless study abroad programs in Italy, I’d humbly like to offer some travel advice: step off the beaten path and connect with locals.
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