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The world is a very small place when you examine how people behave. When one takes a peek at Italy, you would suspect that a country that is 96% Italian and very homogeneous would display very similar behaviors, languages and cultures. Just like in the United States, geography plays a major part in the distinct […]
Italy is home to one of the richest cultures in the world. With a long history preceding the Renaissance period, one of the prominent features of the Italian lifestyle is the food. Italians place a high premium on their food, and much emphasis is placed on what to eat, how to cook it, and when […]
When you decide that you’re going to cook Italian, what better way to really infuse yourself in the culture than to experience some authentic music. Â We’ve all sat down in your classic Italian restaurant and heard “That’s Amore” and “Tarantella”, but the Italian dinner experience is more than just the stereotypes that Americans have grown […]
There are times in life that we as human beings have to put aside our differences and come together as one race. Whether it be a difference in political beliefs, race, culture, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status, we as people need to embrace the fact that each and every one of us leaves behind a […]
CategoriesBlog Flora 101 Product HighlightsIf life imitates art, and pasta is life for some people, it’s safe to say that pasta can imitate art. Each of the different designs that pasta takes on have different utilities and qualities that make each of them unique to their beholder. Art takes on a similar approach to humanity. An artist’s work can […]
It’s no secret that the evolution of media outlets coupled with the world’s desire to eat has created a rise in popularity to a variety of talented, familiar faces that people associate with excellence in the culinary world. Due to the saturation and rise in popularity of TV networks like the Food Network and foodie websites like Epicurious, people […]
Easter or Pasqua is filled with many different rituals that are not familiar to Americans. First, there are no bunnies that lay eggs, and the traditions are very sacred throughout the country. Here’s a breakdown of the Easter weekend from all over the boot that highlights a variety of different rituals and traditions that are practiced by […]
We all know too much of a good thing can weigh you down. Like that time your grandmother made just enough Italian food to feed half of a Roman legion when only 5 people were at the dinner table. Sunday dinners are a wonderful experience, but the car ride home can prove to be very […]
CategoriesFlora 101On this day in 1128, Pope Honorius II grants a papal sanction to the military order known as the Knight’s Templar, declaring it to be God’s Army. Pope Honorius II came from very humble beginnings before becoming the most powerful instrument of the Vatican. Born Lamberto Scannabecchi in Fiagnano near present-day Imola, Italy, he attracted […]
CategoriesFlora 101Everyone associates Leonardo Da Vinci and Marconi as the two greatest inventors in Italian history, but there are many things that came from Italy that help us through life every day besides the radio and the helicopter. Besides pizza, the highway and ballet, here are 6 inventions that Italians created. Telephone– The idea that single-handedly […]
