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MY PRIVATE ITALY: ITALIAN CRAFTSMANSHIP, A LONG HISTORY OF CREATIVITY AND PASSION
Written by Marcello Cordovani
All around the world, Italy is associated with culture, art, food, in a few words our way of life. But more and more people are attracted to our country for another reason: our ability to “do”, to manufacture beautiful things.
MY PRIVATE ITALY: IN NAPLES, EAT LIKE A NEAPOLITAN
Written by Serena Vocella
"Vedi Napoli e poi muori" (“See Naples and then die”) is a Goethe’s famous expression that reflects the beauty of this city. I’ve seen Naples many times, I am still alive and I keep going back.
ITALY'S DARKEST HOUR - EPISODE 5: THE RAID OF THE JEWISH GHETTO IN ROME
Written by Marcello CordovaniToday I will tell you about a very sad episode, which has left its mark on the city of Rome and beyond: the raid of the Jewish Ghetto in Rome. An episode that some of the oldest Romans still remember. My intent is not to judge, but simply to let you know about a piece of our history, sad as it is.
MY PRIVATE ITALY: The “Colatura di Alici” of Cetara, the liquid gold of the Coast
Written by Marcello Cordovani
Italy, in addition to being a wonderful country, boasts an incredible variety of extraordinary products. In these days, in so many places some special people are committed to carrying on ancient customs and traditions as if nothing had changed over time.
MY PRIVATE ITALY: ITALIA GERMANIA 4-3, THE GAME OF THE CENTURY
Written by Marcello Cordovani
Today I want to talk about an event engraved into the imagination of Italians, young or old, that happened 50 years ago.
My Private Italy: Prosciutto Crudo, the food that unites Italy
Written by Marcello Cordovani
I'm not "a connoisseur" for so many things. I am a good fork, not among the critics of Michelin-starred cuisine, but there are some foods which I have a real passion for. One of them is “Prosciutto Crudo”, raw ham.