Magnifico Curiosity

All you need to know about Pinsa Romana
Aug 31, 2021
It may look like pizza, but it's not! Pinsa Romana is a specialty of central Italy similar to traditional pizza, but distinctive for the making techniques. It is considered an ancestor of the classic pizza...
Bonucci, Soccer Star and Pasta Champion
Aug 28, 2021
"Azzurri" won the European Championship by beating England at Wembley Stadium. The exciting football show was "seasoned" with the irony of a much-loved national team player, Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci. 
Person of the month: Titta Buzzerio, founder of Fri Fri
Aug 25, 2021
Our personality of the month is Titta Buzzerio. She lives in New York City but grew up in Apulia, the beautiful southern Italian region. Titta is a force of nature: she has a creative, dynamic, and very energetic personality. 
What is "frittura di Paranza"?
Aug 22, 2021
For many Italians, summer "rhymes" with Paranza. It is a simple fry of assorted small fishes, squids, prawns, squids, eaten with a generous squeeze of lemon. Just the thought of it makes our mouths water.
"Italian Cuisine" Candidate for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Status
Aug 18, 2021
We have numerous monuments, sites, and exceptional art recognized by UNESCO, now is time to add Italian cuisine! We would be biased, but who can doubt that Italian cuisine is one of the most relevant globally? 
What is Ferragosto in Italy?
Aug 15, 2021
It is August 15, and every Italian knows that it means: Festa! Ferragosto was included in the ancient Roman summer celebrations. The name comes from the old Latin Feriae Augusti...