Italy in Brief
shoppers at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan
Black Friday Shopping in Italy Takes a Backseat to Bigger-Picture Concerns, Survey Shows
The general economic forecast for Italians' holiday shopping habits looks more “bah humbug” than “jolly.” But spending is expected to increase on books, household items, travel and vacations.
Italian Language
meloni
Giorgia Meloni and Gendered Language in Italian: Understanding the “Il Presidente” Puzzle
Italy’s premier wants to be addressed as “il presidente,” preferring the masculine article “il” to the feminine “la.” Here's a look at the linguistic and cultural nuances of that decision.
Traditions
turkey
Inside the Italy Magazine Team’s Thanksgivings
What's it like to celebrate a quintessentially American holiday like Thanksgiving in Italy? Our Italy-based American staff (and one Italian living in the US) share their unique perspectives.
Travel
Ettore Guatelli Museum
This Underrated Museum Near Parma Captures the Poetry of Pastoral Life 
For his "unusual museum of the usual," the late Ettore Guatelli built up a collection that extols the virtue and beauty of ordinary domestic and agricultural lives in Emilia-Romagna.
Inspired Stays
Ristorante Aneto at Canne Bianche
Canne Bianche Lifestyle Hotel: Unplug From it All on the Adriatic Sea
Everything about this laid-back boutique hotel in Puglia prizes its host landscape — even the name, which translates to "White Reeds."

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Polenta Cake
Brustengolo: Apple Nut Polenta Cake
This not-too-sweet autumn treat from Umbria is packed with fruit, nuts and zesty flavor.
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pasta
Chestnut Pasta alla Palermitana
Pasta shouldn’t wait for guests; guests should wait for it!   
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"Speckled" Bread from Trentino-Alto Adige
‘Pane con Speck Alto Adige PGI’ is pure savory bliss that can be served a number of ways.  
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baked castagnaccio
Castagnaccio: Tuscany’s Chestnut Cake
Castagnaccio is a traditional sweet treat from Tuscany, made with chestnut flour and marvelous for fall.
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A Very Tempting Torta di Melone
Speckled with pretty orange bits of cantaloupe, this cake is as lovely as it is luscious.

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