Buongiorno Italy readers!

A fun trend in Italy which began in a modest way in Turin in 2012 has since become a mass phenomenon (fenomeno di massa) called 'Cena in Bianco' (dinner in white). 

Think of your garden abuzz with butterflies and dragonflies in the summertime. That is the warm feeling this vase will bring to your bouquet. It was handcrafted and hand-painted in Montelupo Fiorentino by master artisans ND Dolfi. 

September in Parma, a Unesco City of Gastronomy, famous for its productions of Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, pasta, tomato, culatello and more, will be all about food.

Wow that’s small! In our latest language lesson, we share how to say “it’s small” in a variety of ways. 

Millennia before cacio e pepe became one of the Eternal City’s trendiest pasta dishes and a social media sensation, its starring ingredient graced the tables of Roman emperors. Cacio refers to Pecorino Romano in Roman dialect, and its origins go back to the aged sheep’s milk cheese that was prized by the ancient Romans.

Campofilone is a specialty pasta of the town of Campofilone in the Marche region and has been made since the 1400s, renowned around the world for its special rich silkiness. Check out our recipe here. 

We visit M'ama Caffè in Vignola near Bologna and learn that coffee making is as much art as it is science, and that the roaster's skills are crucial in determining how the coffee turns out.

One of the most prestigious and well-known film festivals around the world, the Venice Film Festival returns this year to the Lido for its 76th edition, from August 28 to September 7.

Cacio e pepe is a bit like the Colosseum: it wouldn’t be Rome without it. So, what is the original cacio e pepeand how did it originate? We tell you here in our latest dual-language article. 

Consider owning a home in the hidden region of Molise. Our #propertyoftheweek is a beautiful semi-detached house for sale in Campobasso. The property is a stone building dating back to the end of the 19th century and has been recently restored. 

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend from Georgette, your editor, and the Italy Magazine team.