Buongiorno Italy readers! 

Why does Italy celebrate San Martino on November 11th? In our latest feature we discuss cloaks, cakes and candles. 

It’s up to us to try to minimize the negative impact and maximize the positive contributions we can make. Here are five tips to be a more responsible traveller. 

For our Italian Conversation series, we head to the coffee shop. Read this in both Italian and English to help improve your vocabulary. 

What does Italy look like these days? We share photos of famous Italian cities, usually lively and filled with people enjoying the evening out, now much emptier. 

Serve antipasti at a party on this beautifully decorated dish or leave it standing on its own as decor. A truly gorgeous hand-painted functional piece of Italian art from Sberna of Deruta, Italy. 

This weekend, why not try our recipe for Budino al cioccolato con vino rosso - essentially the Italian version of chocolate pudding, a classic dessert that is found across Italy. 

In Italian, not all curse words are created equal. In fact, it might surprise you what is offensive and what isn’t. Our writer Rebecca debunks what you can say in front of “nonna” and what you can’t. 

The most beautiful terrace. Standing on a rocky promontory that once housed the ruins of a Roman villa, the historic Villa Cimbrone boasts one of the most spectacular views of the entire Amalfi Coast.

A box of pasta can cost anywhere from $1 to $7 or more per pound. Since pasta is just flour plus water, what, if anything, makes expensive pasta worth the higher prices? See what food expert Francine Segan has to say about it.  

A gift for those who are already passionate about Panettone or wants to try it for the first time in all its greatness…and with chocolate and hazelnut spread no less! The best part is that shipping is free for those in the USA. 

Our #propertyoftheweek is located in the wonderful region of Puglia. La Vecchia Masseria is a prestigious 18th Century property which has been restored to a luxurious standard. More details can be found here. 

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