The Days of the Blackbird or I Giorni Della Merla
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The Days of the Blackbird is an Italian folklore about the last three days of January. This story is passed down through generations about these wintery months.
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January in Italy: The Arrival of the Snow Merchants
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Late January in Italy is cold with low temperatures, yet it is still an excellent time to visit. You can enjoy the snowy mountains of the North for example.
Three King's Day in Italy and the Legend of La Befana
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Visit of the Magi: The 12 days of Christmas ends on January 6th with the Feast of the Epiphany.
Read MoreTaking a Look at Italy's iGaming Revolution
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In 2021, iGaming is one of the most lucrative segments of the global digital gaming industry.
Read MoreMy Connection to Italy: with author Angela Petch
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This week on Mammaprada we’re delighted to welcome Angela Petch. Angela is the author of several novels set in Tuscany.
Read MoreInterview Paolo Rigiroli of Disgraces on the Menu
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This week we have a very special guest on Mammaprada! Italian born Paolo Rigiroli. Paolo runs the blog ‘Disgraces on the Menu’ and a brilliant podcast ‘Thoughts on the Table’.
Read MoreWhere Will You Find the Most Italians Abroad?
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Looking to move somewhere you can practise your Italian which isn't Italy? We have done our research into where Italians like to move to outside of Italy.
Read MoreSlow Travel in Liguria with Children
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Whenever families think of spending time on the Italian coast, they think Amalfi or Cinque Terre. Italians know that their beloved Riviera offers much more.
Read MoreWIN! A Pasta Cookbook for World Pasta Day! {closed}
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Would you believe today, Sunday 25 October is World Pasta Day!
Read MoreThe Best Italy Art Prints for your Home
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If you love travelling to Italy, finding great Italian artwork to grace your walls is the perfect way to keep your memories alive. Why not try one of these?
Read MoreWIN! A box of Amaretti di Saronno biscuits!
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My husband comes from an Italian town in the north of Italy, called Saronno.
This is famous for Amaretti biscuits and the liqueur Disaronno. ‘Di’ meaning ‘from’ and ‘Saraonno’ the town name.
Read MoreWIN! Prosecco on National Prosecco Day! {CLOSED}
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This month we have an important date to celebrate as 13 August is National Prosecco Day!
As a little thank you to Mammaprada readers we are giving away a lovely bottle of Prosecco to one lucky winner.
Read MoreThe Best Things About Italian Fashion
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Italian fashion is different from fashion anywhere else in the world, and while I am also slightly biased, it is arguably the best in the world.
Read MoreWhere to buy Pasta Garofalo?
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If you’ve discovered just how delicious Pasta Garofalo is and would love to stock up, here is a list of just some of the stores in the UK and US where you can purchase these products.
Read MoreHow to make delicious dishes from your favourite European cities
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If like us you are missing travelling to Europe; taking a passeggiata in Italia or enjoying tapas in Seville, we have a treat for you!
Read MoreItalian Fashion Secrets to Copy this Spring
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Italian fashion is known around the world. Whether they are in the fashion industry or not, people have a strong sense of style in Italy.
Read More7 Italian Inspired Gifts for Mother's Day
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Mother’s Day or Mothering Sunday as we call it in the UK is just around the corner. This year it takes place on Sunday 22nd March. In other countries, it falls later in the Spring but in the UK the date is linked to a religious festival and falls on the fourth Sunday in the Christian festival of Lent.
Read MoreWIN! Two Italy Inspired Novels by Lucy Knott
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This month’s giveaway is a little bit special!
Lucy Knott from The Blossom Twins is offering Mammaprada readers the chance to WIN two of her novels!
Read More5 Italian shows to watch this Winter with Netflix
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Last year I shared some great Italian films to watch on Amazon Prime. Italian movies and shows are a great way to practice your Italian and learn about Italian culture. And if you struggle to understand you can easily add the English subtitles and watch in your native language.
Read MoreWhy a Tuscan Villa Holiday is the Perfect Family break
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Having just returned from a wonderful Tuscan Press Trip with a group of female writers you may think I would be booking my next grownup getaway!
We were lucky enough to be guests of luxury villa company Bookings For You in the small village of Monte San Savino. We stayed at their property Villa La Tornaie and were hosted by the welcoming Mansalto Vineyard group.
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