Italian Living
Italian Immigrants Forever Changed the American Palate
It was Italians who introduced broccoli and other varieties of tomatoes, squash, peppers and the like to America.
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9 Reasons Why Dean Martin Was the King of Cool
Musician, TV host and actor were just a few job titles on his resume.
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Italian Living
New Life in the Old Country: Italian-Americans Return Home to Start Anew
Many Italian Americans are applying for dual citizenship, and some are even permanently moving back to the old country.
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Recipe: From-scratch Alfredo Sauce
Easily please your family with this creamy, homemade sauce.
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Cinque Terre, an Italian Jewel, Lures in Travelers From Around the Globe
Cinque Terre ("Five Lands") promises Northern Italian culture, sun-drenched beaches and miles of freedom.
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Madonna Del Sacro Monte Feast Unites Italian Tradition and Heritage in NJ
The smell of sausage and peppers, the sound of mandolins, and the sense that everyone is family defines this East Coast feast.
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Eternally Italy: Welcome to the Storied Landscapes of Our Ancestors
Northern Italy lights the way home, from feast day celebrations to candlelight processions.
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Recipe: Scrumptious Cannoli Pancakes
These fluffy and gooey homemade pancakes are the best twist yet on the classic Sicilian recipe.
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