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Learning the Art of Gelato Making

Colleen Brown
Regional Expertise
Many people study abroad in Italy, but only a select few attend Carpigiani Gelato University for the opportunity to become a Master Gelatiere. Located in Anzola dell'Emilia near Bologna, the school offers a four-week intensive course to become a gelato master.

Five Unique Festivals That Celebrate Italian Cuisine

Colleen Brown
Regional Expertise

Just a mere mention of Italy evokes images of the delicious foods that make up the country’s world-renowned cuisine.  These dishes and delicacies are so tied to the country’s culture, that they’ve become the focus of many festivals throughout the country.

Italy's Eco-friendly, Vegan Pasta Straws

Colleen Brown
Regional Expertise
In 2019 when the European Union voted to phase out single-use plastics, member nations turned to alternative options for straws. Around the world, metal, paper, or bamboo straws replaced the plastic variety, but in Italy, they came up with a unique, quintessentially Italian option—pasta.