The oldest Pretorese in Ottawa and Pretoro, Chieti

Celebrating 100 Years of Life! Assunta Difederico Buon Compleanno January 21st 1909.  Pro Loco Mirastelle – Pretoro Catrum Pretorii 2008 Premio e riconoscimento a Giuseppe Di Federico Al grande Jos’ Avev’ Jos’ sol’ sédici  ann’, quand’ luntan’ a it’ a…

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The First Stanley Cup In Ottawa

The First Stanley Cup In Ottawa received by the Ottawa Senators at Dey’s Arena the Corner of Bay Street and Gladstone – The Dawson City Klondikes  During the 1904-1905 season, the Dawson City Nuggets traveled in a extraordinary trip,4000 miles…

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St. Anthony’s Parish involved in Outreach Project

St. Anthony’s Parish was involved in an Outreach Project during the Advent Season preparing baskets at Christmas. They contributed to 20 needy families within the area. Ms Theresa Swanson, Principal, welcomes and encourages you to come back. Father Paul, St. Anthony’s…

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Italians are a Bit Different from Us

By The Courier,Houma, LA. Chef Nino Columnist  Many times and on numerous occasions I have been asked “What are the people like inItaly; how are they different?” These observations are from an American who lived inItalyfor 13 years, mostly inSicilyin…

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Did you know? Italians Own Broccoli!

The word broccoli is originally Italian; it is the plural of broccolo, which is the diminutive of brocco, meaning shoot, stalk. Broccoli is a cultivar of wild cabbage, remaining exactly the same species. Wild cabbage originated along the northern and…

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Pasta with Rapini-Broccoli Rabe and Sausage alla Rizzuti

By Maria Rizzuti There are three things my family really loves to eat, Italian sausages, rapini- broccoli rabe and pasta.  These three things make for a very flavourful combination of spicy and savory. Today’s recipe incorporates all three of these…

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CONCERTO DI NATALE, ALLA CAMERA, CON I CORI DI MONTAGNA

L’AQUILA –  Diluviava lunedì scorso a Roma. Ancora preoccupazioni per il Tevere e l’Aniene a rischio d’esondazione. Avevo da trascorrere due ore di tempo, prima che la Camera dei Deputati consentisse agli invitati l’accesso all’Aula, previsto per le quattro del…

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