Reconnecting With The Old Country
Italian-Americans are a crucial part of the USA’s social fabric, but there is evidence to suggest that connections to the old country are disappearing. According to Fortune, just 550,000 people now speak Italian in the USA, down from 900,000 in 2001. A big part of this is first-generation immigrants passing away, and ties to Italy growing weaker. Preserving a connection to Italy takes effort, but there are simple and quick ways to re-engage with your roots. Writing a letter Email, texts and instant messengers have made modern life much more convenient than ever before. Unfortunately, they often don’t carry the same depth of thought or character as a hand written letter. There are few better ways to make an immediate connection to Italy, then, than by penning a letter. … [Read More...]
The Financial Picture Through The Eyes Of Italian Americans: Here’s How It Differs
In April 2019, the Personal Financial Satisfaction Index for the first quarter showed that financial happiness among Americans had risen by 11 percent and hit a new high. As consumers begin to feel much more secure in their financial lives, the focus shifted to what was driving the change in their view and the ensuing positivity. While economic factors such as job growth can be held partly attributable, there are a host of personal factors such as inclines to saving and retirement preparation views that have also contributed. However, it is well known that the United States of America is a country of diversity, and just as its culture and food will differ across ethnicities, so will their approach to their financial lives. Italian Americans account for almost 6 percent of the American … [Read More...]
Ten Perfect Ways to Enjoy Italy
Italy has a staggering amount to offer travelers…and residents. Romantic cities, timeless hill towns, snowy mountains, idyllic islands, vineyard-covered countryside, and a rivetingly beautiful coastline. Plus, outside the major cities, homes start at a mere $50,000—or less. Expats in Italy say they love not only the art, culture, impressive architecture, world-renowned food, and easy access to the rest of Europe, but also the slower pace of life and the culture that prioritizes family and friends over work and to-do lists. In fact, Italy has so much to offer that deciding what to do on an exploratory trip can be a challenge. The correspondents at International Living have put together a short list that goes beyond the usual sightseeing destination and shows off some of … [Read More...]
The Crucials in Wine Aeration
Wine is considered one of the noblest drinks and is usually reserved for special occasions. Wining in itself is seen to be more of an art rather than just having a drink. With this notion, you need to know there is more to wine than just opening the bottle and pouring a chilled drink. When it comes to the art of winery and wining, many innovations are employed in order to make it taste better and make it exquisite. This is why we have the aging process that makes wine better. Another move that is rarely pulled or rather unknown is the art or science of wine aerating. By the utterance of the word aeration, you immediately know it has something to do with air. Not far from it. Let us have a glance into wine aeration to know more about it. … [Read More...]
4 Benefits of Brewing Coffee with a French Press
Avid Coffee Drinkers always discuss the benefits of drinking coffee daily. But do you know how you can get the most health benefits out of your coffee beans? Brew them with a French Press. If you are not convinced, following we are going to discuss the health benefits of drinking French Press Coffee. 1. What Makes the French Press a Healthy Choice? French Press coffee has the ideal amount of caffeine. Caffeine is important for various functions of your body. It lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease and heart disease mortality. Increase consumption of coffee lowers the risk of neurological conditions. There is a strong correlation between caffeine consumption and cognitive decline as you age. … [Read More...]
Why wine is considered the best over other alcoholic beverages?
Wine, the superb alcoholic beverage is made from the fermentation of the grape juice. There are so many debates on the issue that is there actually any differences between wine and beer and if it is then what is that. The differences between wine and alcohol The differentiation of the two beautiful drinks lies in the fact that beer is prepared from brewed granules by fermentation, whereas, wine is purely a product of fruit juice. Here we need to be clear about the fact is wine contains alcohol or not? There is no doubt about it that wine always contains alcohol and it is that alcohol which is universally accepted as the key component in all social gatherings. Its relaxant, the euphoric effect works as a social lubricant for those who want just a hangout or fun. … [Read More...]
Italian Wines By The Region
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