We were inclined to share with you  Cucina Povera or “Tuscan Peasant Cooking” by Pamela Sheldon Johns because this cookbook promotes the use of creativity with the simplest ingredients which can really come in handy in today’s world in which making a delicious meal in a half hour or less seems to have become the inevitable ideal.[...]

Writing & Cooking in Positano – October 6-11, 2012 New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Berg and Cooking Vacations are offering a writer’s workshop and cooking lessons.  This takes places on October 6 – 11th, 2012 in Positano.  You will want to sign up now because space is limited! Please click here for more information.

There is a plethora of Italian goodies to choose from, and if you are not sure where to start, that’s where we come in.  Check out some of our favorite Italian products in the departments of food, entertainment, and travel from Amazon.com.  You can visit our Modern Italian Store for more raccomandazioni (recommendations). FILM La Meglio Gioventu’ (The Best[...]

Words of wisdom.  Age-old adages are timeless and relevant to all.  The origins of some proverbs are evident in their context.  For example, the famous Italian contadino (farmer) would have come up with “L’acqua bolle e il maiale sta ancora in montagna” (The water boils and the pig is still in the mountain).  An English version of this could perhaps be[...]

This section is dedicated to all businesses who serve our community – people passionate about Italy and Italian culture – and who offer them 20% discounts or more. If your business would like to participate by offering a discount, please contact us at modernitalian@modernitalian.org. In exchange for your company discount, we will provide maximum exposure[...]

Our friends at A Door to Italy – Scuola di Italiano per Stranieri would like to meet themio community!  Located in Genoa, Italy this school offers Italian language and cuisine courses ranging from beginner to advanced levels.  Their students come from all over the world!  A Door to Italy has offered a 10% discount on the course package[...]