Buongiorno Italy readers,

On Wednesday, the Italian government extended the country’s state of emergency until January 31, 2021 and issued a new emergency decree that imposes wearing face masks outside if you are near people you do not live with.

We can never write enough about Abruzzo and its many beautiful places. Save these ideas for your next trip!

Planning your own wedding in the Italian countryside can be challenging, but it is also extremely rewarding to get that dream day just the way you want it.

We begin a new program for our Dual Language series where we recreate dialogues regarding common situations in which you could find yourself while traveling in Italy. You can practice your pronunciation and learning these phrases with a friend or on your own. Have fun!

After years of delays, controversy and corruption charges, the MOSE project in Venice, designed to protect the city and the lagoon from flooding, was deployed last Saturday. To the rejoicing of Venetians, it worked.

For those of you guys who are currently trying to learn Italian, this is the eBook for you. "Everyday Italian" offers easy vocabulary, a dual-language article, a translated Bocelli song and even a fun crossword puzzle for you to practice your Italiano!

Here panna cotta made with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese is paired with pears simmered in wine. The aged cheese adds a lovely salty-savory touch to silky smooth creamy panna cotta. A touch of thyme in the sauce brings this already stellar dessert over the top, adding lovely aroma as well as an additional hint of savory sweetness.

There may be differences in how Italy and countries across the globe have dealt with the coronavirus pandemic this year, but one thing has brought the world together: cooking. With that in mind, here are some important cooking terms you may come across when diving into an Italian recipe.

In peak season before the pandemic began many must-see places boasted long lines to get into most of the city's most famous hotspots. Now that there are less people visiting, one writer reflects on discovering some of these places and a guide shares some of her favorite highlights and unacknowledged gems.

Our property of the week is a completely restored country home set amidst the wine hills on the border between the Langhe and the Monferrato in Piedmont.

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