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Warm gorgonzola and radicchio salad

15 March, 2020

This tasty side dish uses the traditional Italian products of gorgonzola and radicchio. Italy’s famous blue cheese has become more industrial these days, often with a creamier texture, and you can use it in this recipe with radicchio. Italy has…

The world's most disappointing tourist attractions: the Spanish Steps in Rome

15 March, 2020

This is probably old hat news by now, but there are some destinations in Europe, around the world and in Italy that don’t live up to expectations. Apparently one of these is the Spanish Steps in Rome.According to professional backpacker…

King Abdullah & Queen Rania's State Visit to Italy

15 March, 2020

King Abdullah II of Jordan and his wife Rania are in Italy on a state visit; two days ago the royal couple visited Rome’s Campidoglio where the beautiful Queen was presented with two silver pieces by Bulgari and the king…

Jennifer Lopez wears Cavalli at her 40th birthday party in New York

15 March, 2020

For her 40th birthday actress Jennifer Lopez chose two gorgeous dresses by Italian designer Roberto Cavalli. The one you see in the above pic was donned by JLo at the surprise birthday bash that her husband Marc Anthony threw at…

Giorgio Armani spring 2011 campaign

15 March, 2020

Photographer Nick Knight and super model Ben Hill capture all the magic that King Giorgio creates and evokes with his astonishing collections. For spring 2011, the Italian designer has delivered a range of impeccablytailored suits and sophisticated ensembles! Get ready…

Salvatore Ferragamo Metropolitan Computer Briefcase

15 March, 2020

We know that top managers are often on the move, carrying with them, wherever they go, their state-of-the-art laptops. Ferragamo has just launched this classy briefcase to meet their needs. There are really no matches for this leather briefcase with…

Italian art exhibitions: Giacomo Manzù scupltures at the MAT in Clusone, Bergamo

15 March, 2020

Until February 8th, 2009, you can visit the art exhibition at the MAT (Museo Arte Tempo) in Clusone, Bergamo, dedicated to Italian sculptor Giacomo Manzù.Manzù had his origins in the Bergamo region, and refuged at Clusone for a brief period…

Italian millionaire Flavio Briatore to open "Billionaire's Square" in Dubai

15 March, 2020

Multimillionaire Flavio Briatore is about to open a new a new Billionaire’s Square complex in Arabia (Dubai). The Italian entrepreneur thus hopes to repeat the success of his Billionaire club for the rich and famous which he opened in Sardina…

Rediscovered masterpiece by Giambattista Tiepolo to be auctioned at Christie's

15 March, 2020

The Art world is agog with excitement over Ritratto di Flora , a portrait painted in the 18th century by Gimbattista Tiepolo and now rediscovered by Christie‘s. This famous painting commissioned by Empress Elizabeth of Russia has lain untouched in…

Michelle Hunziker talks about Eros Ramazzotti and the end of their marriage

15 March, 2020

Michelle Hunziker doesn’t love to talk about her ex husband Eros Ramazzotti, but during an interview to Io Donna magazine, the blonde actress poured her heart out, revealing that no one tried to help them when their marriage hit the…

Palazzo Madama, house of the Italian Senate

15 March, 2020

The discount that Italian senators got off the menu at the cafeteria located inside Palazzo Madama, house of the Italian Senate, caused quite a stir here in Italy, but thank heaven things have now quieted down and discounts are not…

Italian dessert recipes: castagnaccio or chestnut pie

15 March, 2020

I tasted this chestnut pie just a few days ago while in Val d’Aosta for a short break and I loved it, so here’s its recipe! Don’t worry, it’s as easy as pie!Ingredients: 500 g chestnut flour; 100 g raisings;…

New couple alert: Cristiano Ronaldo and Italian showgirl Raffaella Fico

15 March, 2020

Juventus player Cristiano Ronaldo has apparently started dating former showgirl and Big Brother Italy contestant Raffaella Fico. The Portuguese forward has had a string of high profile exes.

Arandora Star victims remembered for 70th anniversary in 2010

15 March, 2020

The 70th anniversary of the World War II Anandora Star shipping tragedy in which many people lost their lives will be remembered in 2010, and a group in Wales is raising funds for a memorial to the Welsh-Italians who died.…

Italian singer Carmen Consoli talks homosexuality, sex and drugs

15 March, 2020

When people think of Vibrato in a voice they automatically think Opera, but this is wrong; lots of pop singers sing with a vibrato and Carmen Consoli, one of Italy’s most talented artists has that slightly wavering quality which never…

Roman summer: events in Rome for summer 2010

15 March, 2020

In this hot Italian summer we’re having, if you find yourself stuck in Rome and not at the beach there are plenty of things to do and see in the world of art and culture, some of which provide air…

Gennaro Pelliccia insures tongue for ten million pounds

15 March, 2020

Gennaro Pelliccia is an Italian coffee taster who works for the UK’s coffee chain company, la Costa, and who has recently had his tongue insured for the sum of ten million pounds.Whether for a publicity stunt or not, Gennaro’s tongue…

Italian recipes: ricotta and pear cake from Salvatore De Riso

15 March, 2020

This recipe comes from Italy’s great Salvatore de Riso pastry chef from the Amalfi Coast. While I have to find myself a recipe for Italy’s pear and chocolate cake, which is just to die for, in the meantime here is…

Miu Miu mulitcoloured suede platform pumps

15 March, 2020

Miu Miu multicoloured suede platform pumps are really gorgeous; they will add a dash of quirky chic to your appearance; no man will ever be able to resist you. Put on these shoes and the world will be yours. Price:…

Milan: music in the suburbs

15 March, 2020

This is a very interesting song and clip from Italy and I can’t recall ever seeing such melancholy from what is usually a sunny country. The clip is of “Moriamo quotidianamente” (We die daily) from the Milan group “NonMiPiaceIlCirco!” (I…

Weekend breaks in Tuscany: Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort, Val d' Orcia

15 March, 2020

Located in Val d’ Orcia, one of the greenest valleys in Tuscany, the Fonte Verde Spa Resort offers a special package deal valid until the end of July; the offer includes two nights’ accommodation, breakfast, welcome cocktail, free use of…

Italian designer Ermanno Scervino opens luxury boutique in Paris

15 March, 2020

Italian designer Ermanno Scervino has just opened his first boutique in Paris; located in Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in the heart of the city, the 300 square metre boutique is arranged on three floors and features an amazing lift entirely…

Kylie Minogue and Dolce & Gabbana t-shirt contest

15 March, 2020

As you know, Dolce & Gabbana -who have a soft spot for pop music and stars (Madonna adores their over-the-top creations)- designed a series of gorgeous costumes for Kylie Minogue’s Les Folies Tour 2011; now after the outstanding success of…

Panoramic Italian Alps to Switzerland by train

15 March, 2020

If you’re a fan of panoramic train travel, then Italy has much to offer, including the trenino rosso ride from Tirano to St Moritz, across the lovely Bernina Pass. I have heard, however, that this trip of the Ferrovia Vigezzina,…

Video: Melissa Satta on Italian television talks football

15 March, 2020

Italian show girl Melissa Satta appeared on Italian television with Marco Simoncelli for the program Controcampo. Satta talked about her husband Cristian Vieri (Bobo Vieri) and Ronaldinho and Italian football club FC Inter Milan and coach Mourinho and….Whatever. You probably…