Felice Anno Nuovo to all of you. I appreciate all of you for continuing to read my column and supporting the Delaware Valley Italian-American Herald. I was thinking about the […]
I can hear that deep resounding “Ho! Ho! Ho!” everywhere I turn. This is a sure sign that Christmas in quickly approaching. I was thinking about Christmas fare from a […]
The night began on the terrace of Le Agave Hotel, a five-star facility that boasted one of the most amazing views in Positano. I stood there lost in the smell […]
One of the great festivals in Italy is Vendemmia. The grape harvest season runs from the end of August through October. If you have the opportunity, it could be the […]
In Italy, cafes’ have been part of the culture since the mid- to late 1600s. It is interesting that the cafe’ experience in Italy has been traditionally different than what […]
TUSCAN PASTA SALAD INGREDIENTS: Bowtie pasta 1 pound Sundried tomatoes 4-6 ounces White wine 4 ounces Fresh garlic, chopped 2 cloves White or Spanish onion, chopped 1/3 large Quartered artichoke […]
By Murray SchulmanThere is mind-boggling evidence that somewhere between 100,000 and 1.6 million years ago, homo erectus understood a singular fact that you and I share with him today. We […]
Italian-American HeraldELSMERE – Serpe & Sons Bakery, which began as a humble baker of breads and tomato pies and grew into a landmark bakery that provides a full array of […]
Italian-American HeraldREHOBOTH BEACH – Even during the pandemic, Italian lessons – offered free to UNICO members – were uninterrupted on both the “Beginner” and “Continuing” levels. These lessons, which began […]
By Murray SchulmanArchaeological digs along the Euphrates, Greece, Egyptian tombs, and the lands of the ancient Hebrews have turned up closely related relics dating back as far as 8000 B.C. […]
By Ben ResiniWhen I first set foot in Rome, I knew instantly I was in a special place that would transform the entire trajectory of my adult life. That may […]
Delaware natives document their quest in film ‘BIG CITY, Little Italy’ By Ken MammarellaA new travelogue on Little Italies across America uses commedia dell’arte zaniness, three iPhones and lots of […]
By Murray SchulmanI have the good fortune of working with a friend who owns and operates what many in our area consider to be the premier micro-coffee roastery in the […]
By Charlie SacchettiFall has always been my favorite time of the year. I find the crisp air, the array of colors and the bright skies of autumn both lovely and […]
REHOBOTH BEACH – The UNICO Rehoboth Chapter plans the following March events. All will be held in the St. Edmond Parish Hall on King Charles Avenue. • La Festa di […]
More bambini, please! In late 2021, Britain’s prestigious Econo-mist magazine honored Italy by calling it the country of the year. It recognized Italy’s improved economy and effective handling of the […]
By Ben ResiniI had just arrived in Rome. It was a rainy November night, and I was soaking wet. I approached the night attendant of my hotel, and a jumbled […]
By Al Kemp, Managing editorWhen Andrea Canepari was a student at University of Pennsylvania Law School studying for his Master of Laws degree, and later representing Italy as the Italian […]
By Murray SchulmanAs the February chill takes hold and starts to seep into our bones, we start getting creative in our attempt to prepare food that warms us from the […]
By Murray Schulman Happy New year to all my awesome readers. The start of the new year brings with it the possibility of better things to come. New confidence, new […]
Italian-American HeraldThe UNICO Foundation will grant four scholarships valued at $6,000 to high school seniors who will be attending a full-time, accredited campus-based college/university program in the United States. The […]
By Murray Schulman The Chef’s Pers-pective in December should be an easy column to write. The truth is that there are so many topics available in this last month of […]
PHILADELPHIA – The Fitler Club, a posh and stylish private-membership club in Center City, will host a fashion show on Dec. 8 featuring the designs of Sartoria Milano, a family-owned […]
By Murray SchulmanNow that we’re officially in late autumn, Italian Americans are already stockpiling ingredients to prepare gallons of “Sunday Gravy.” This is the beginning of the preparations for Thanksgiving […]
By Robert Damien Santagata The most serene city of Venice – La Serenissima, as she was long called – rises from the water like a miraculous, dreamy mirage – colorful, […]