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Author of A Guide to Italy:

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Cultural Insights and Tips to Maximize Your Trip 

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Online Course: Italian for Study Abroad

Tips to enjoy a more meaningful trip to Italy according to a professor

Online Course: Italian Cultural Insights & Tips

Prepare for a meaningful Italian study abroad adventure that goes beyond the usual sightseeing and tourist traps. (Book included)


Online Course: Italian Cultural Insights & Tips

Tips to enjoy a more meaningful trip to Italy according to a professor

Online Course: Italian Cultural Insights & Tips

Immerse yourself in Italy’s rich culture, connect with locals, and make the most of your trip. (Book include)


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

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. 

Video: Italian Cusine Guest Chef on PBS-WPSU

Video: Italian Cusine Guest Chef on PBS-WPSU

Tips to enjoy a more meaningful trip to Italy according to a professor

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! 

What I Learned as a PBS Chef

Video: Italian Cusine Guest Chef on PBS-WPSU

My Journey to Teach My Son Italian

“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. 

My Journey to Teach My Son Italian

Video: Italian Cusine Guest Chef on PBS-WPSU

My Journey to Teach My Son Italian

 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.  

A Second Language is a Gift Worth Sharing

Video: Italian Cusine Guest Chef on PBS-WPSU

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

Video: Italian Cusine Guest Chef on PBS-WPSU

In this episode, I prepare lasagna alla bolognese and tiramisu, two favorites in my family.

aguidetoitaly on YouTube

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The Year for Bookstores, Underdogs, and Dreamers

Gardening an Enduring Legacy of Italian Americans

In 2024, I’m rooting for brick-and-mortar bookstores. We need them more than ever these days. They represent my journey as an author and underdogs everywhere.   

Gardening an Enduring Legacy of Italian Americans

Gardening an Enduring Legacy of Italian Americans

Gardening an Enduring Legacy of Italian Americans

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.  

Stepping Off Italy’s Beaten Path

Gardening an Enduring Legacy of Italian Americans

Gardening an Enduring Legacy of Italian Americans

“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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