The first week of September is always an exciting time, Italians are back from their ‘ferie’ (holiday) and we near harvest season for many of the country’s winemakers, and our monthly exciting roundup of events. The 72nd Film Festival has also kicked off which has inspired us to talk about the city in a different way, through its famous art and culture, and a lineup of the local museums. We also move further south, offering tips for a more authentic stay in a traditional masseria. Also check out the latest ‘day-tripper’ article in our series, this time focusing on Rome’s Appia Antica Regional park. The language-learning tips of the week include a dual-language article of food festivals in Italy (since we are approaching sagra season), and some tips on the different forms of ‘you’ in Italiano. If you are looking for a full-immersion course, we recommend this center in beautiful Le Marche, one of Italy’s hidden gems. Our Ever heard of trotter-filled Christmas meats? Or fried brains? We list the top five weird foods that you’ll find in Italy. On a lighter note, our recipes of the week include a blueberry yogurt ice cream and since tomatoes are still in season, we recommend you try these zucchini fritters with ricotta and a delicious green tomato salsa. For Italy-themed gifts, browse our shop! We offer a wide variety of items, including tools for your Italian kitchen (gelato & pasta-maker) and some fashionable accessories. Love coffee? Than you need these set of four gorgeous espresso cups, made in Italy, with stainless-steel handles. Featured properties for sale this week in Italy include a charming country house in the beautiful area of Piedmont (the Langhe) and a stunning villa along the sea in Sicily’s Siracusa. Don’t forget to join our community of Italophiles where we encourage you to post (or answer) any Italy-themed query. You can also join the #ITALYMagazine fun with us on Instagram, tag us and we will share the best of the boot!