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How a Civil War and Great Migration Sparked the Creation of Italian America
Southern Italians brought the tastes and traditions that define Italian-American celebrations and rituals today.
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The Unforgotten Journey: Honoring Those Who Shaped Italian America
In keeping with our mission to preserve our past, we've provided the following accounts from ISDA readers.
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Castagnaccio: Christmas Chestnut Cake from Tuscany
Serve with a glass of Vin Santo and a dollop of fresh ricotta, and drizzle both with a Tuscan honey of your choice.
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Italian Mayor Banished From His Town Amid Immigration Allegations
The Calabrese mayor is accused of arranging "marriages of convenience" to bypass immigration regulations.
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School Day Lunches, and the Italian Brown Bag
Now that school is back in session, let's take a look back -- before bus rides, high tops and cafeteria lunches.
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Recipe: Pipi and Patati (Calabrese Peppers and Potatoes)
A popular southern Italian side dish for your holiday menu.
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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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God Save Our Church
The spirit of the Catholic Church is being crushed by scandal and inaction, and it must stop now.
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