Joanne Natale Spigonardo September 24, 2025 No one will ever contest the beauty of the most famous cities in Italy, namely Florence, Rome, and Venice. However there is a hidden Italy, a timeless world of ancient stone alleys, hilltop castles, and coastal retreats preserved in the pages of history. This is the realm of I BorghiContinue reading “I Borghi Piu’ Belli D’Italia – Discovering Italy’s Hidden Treasures—The Most Beautiful Villages”
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Una Buona Mamma Vale Cento Maestre – A Good Mother is Worth a Hundred Teachers – The Things my Mother Used to Say
Joanne Natale Spigonardo May 7, 2025 Like all Mothers, Italian Mothers have their special remarks and sayings. There were so many poignant comments that my Mother used to say that are worth noting, especially in honor of Mother’s Day. Most of these phrases were actually Italian idioms from different regions of Italy. In the caseContinue reading “Una Buona Mamma Vale Cento Maestre – A Good Mother is Worth a Hundred Teachers – The Things my Mother Used to Say”
Italian Leading Women – Politicians, Stylists, Scientists, Artists, Educators and so Much More
Joanne Natale Spigonardo March 6, 2024 March is international women’s month. So many Italian women to celebrate. The list is very long, and I am sure that your Mothers and Grandmothers should be on that list as well. Italian women are tough, intelligent and resourceful. They are creative, innovative, and kind. March 8th is InternationalContinue reading “Italian Leading Women – Politicians, Stylists, Scientists, Artists, Educators and so Much More”
The Sweet Life – Chocolates of Italy
Joanne Natale Spigonardo November 18, 2024 As we embark on the holiday season, I’m thinking of all the wonderful chocolates I’ve experienced from Italy. My favorites are well known, for example confections from Venchi, Perugina, and Ferrero, while others are not, for example Baratti & Milano and Caffarel. Italy is known for its sweet life,Continue reading “The Sweet Life – Chocolates of Italy”
The Heritage of Italian Wines in Sonoma County
Joanne Natale Spigonardo October 7, 2025 I had the pleasure of visiting Sonoma County this summer. It was my 8th visit to the area and this time I learned even more about the heritage of not only the Italian immigrants in the area, but also the influence of Italian winemaking there. The region is mostlyContinue reading “The Heritage of Italian Wines in Sonoma County”
Vernazza – Cinque Terre – Timeless Treasure
Joanne Natale Spigonardo May 29, 2024 Vernazza is a small medieval village on the Italian Riviera that is part of the beautiful Cinque Terra landscape. It is nestled in the Ligurian Coast and is in the province of La Spezia. Vernazza dates back to about 1050AD and was an important base for Genoa and itsContinue reading “Vernazza – Cinque Terre – Timeless Treasure”
Hidden Treasures of Italy 