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Cuccidati: Traditional Sicilian Christmas Cookies

Cuccidati: Traditional Sicilian Christmas Cookies  Cuccidati are traditional Sicilian Christmas cookies—try my family recipe enjoyed for three generations here in America! Cuccidati: Traditional Sicilican Christmas Cookies Italian Christmas traditions are unique to each region of the Italy and have been lovingly handed down within families through the generations. Cuccidati – a version of Christmas cookie that probably […]

Travel Italy: Italian Hosts and their Guests

Travel Italy: Italian Hosts and their Guests   Follow Caterina and read about Italian hosts and their guests in Italy in the Conversational Italian for Travelers series of books! The Conversational Italian for Travelers textbook begins each chapter with a dialogue from a story about the character Caterina, an American girl who travels to Italy to visit her relatives. As the story continues […]

Italian Subjunctive (Part 5) – Italian Hypothetical Phrases – Family Reunion

Italian Subjunctive (Part 5): Italian Hypothetical Phrases – Italian Family Reunion                The Italian subjunctive mood can be used to make Italian hypothetical phrases and talk about your own Italian family history!   Speak Italian: Italian Subjunctive Mood with Italian Hypothetical Phrases – Past Can you speak Italian? By now, many of you have passed the beginning […]

Italian Subjunctive (Part 4): Italian Hypothetical Phrases of Love

Italian Subjunctive (Part 4): Italian Hypothetical Phrases of Love                The Italian subjunctive mood can be used to make Italian hypothetical phrases and talk about love!   Speak Italian: Italian Subjunctive Mood with Italian Hypothetical Phrases Can you speak Italian? By now, many of you have passed the beginning stages of learning to speak Italian and can […]

Italian Travelers: Sightseeing Today!

Italian Travelers: Sightseeing Today!   Follow Caterina and read about Italian travelers and sightseeing today in Italy in the Conversational Italian for Travelers series of books! The Conversational Italian for Travelers textbook begins each chapter with a dialogue from a story about the character Caterina, an American girl who travels to Italy to visit her relatives. As the story continues from one […]

Italian Recipe: Manicotti from Mamma Rosa

Italian Recipe: Manicotti from Mamma Rosa  Manicotti—Italian crespelle are crêpes stuffed with delicious ricotta cheese! Italian Recipe: Manicotti from Mamma Rosa Manicotti (pronounced (man-ee-cot-tee) are Italian crêpes, called crespelle, filled with cheese, topped with just a bit of sauce, and baked. They are a perfect light start  as the “primo”(first) course for a special Italian meal. Because making […]

Speak Italian: About Italian Movies and Love

Speak Italian: About Italian Movies and Love                            Everything you need to know to talk about Italian movies and love… in Italian!   Speak Italian: About Italian Movies and Love  Can you speak Italian? By now, many of you have passed the beginning stages of learning how to speak Italian […]

Making Italian Reservations for Your Summer Vacation

Making Italian Reservations for Your Summer Vacation   Follow Caterina and learn how to make YOUR Italian reservations in the Conversational Italian for Travelers series of books! The Conversational Italian for Travelers textbook begins each chapter with a dialogue from a story about the character Caterina, an American girl who travels to Italy to visit her relatives. As the story continues from one […]

One-Pot Italian Chicken in Marsala Wine

One-Pot Italian Chicken in Marsala Wine  Italian Chicken in Marsala Wine — A delicious and easy to make family dinner. Try it tonight! Try One-Pot Italian Chicken in Marsala Wine for YOUR Dinner Tonight!  The recipe title, “One-Pot Italian Chicken in Marsala Wine” sounds rich… and it is! But it is also so easy to make! […]

Speak Italian: Italian Beach Vacation Revisited by Phone

Speak Italian: Italian Beach Vacation Revisited by Phone                            Everything you need to know to talk over the phone about your Italian beach vacation… in Italian!   Speak Italian: Italian Beach Vacation Revisited by Phone  Can you speak Italian? By now, many of you have passed the beginning stages […]