Italian Crime Writers Make An International Splash
Nov 12th, 2008 · Two new crime novels show Italy opening itself up and asserting itself as part of the wider world — even if its prime minister often seems lost in his provincial past.
Nov 12th, 2008 · Two new crime novels show Italy opening itself up and asserting itself as part of the wider world — even if its prime minister often seems lost in his provincial past.
Oct 8th, 2008 · Purple-black, sweet-tart Italian prune plums are far easier to cook with than their summer cousins, making them a favorite for desserts as well as savory dishes. But better act fast — the season is short, and it's already upon us.
Sep 27th, 2008 · An Italian lawyer too busy to handle a case sent her identical, nonlawyer twin, to handle it. Prosecutors have charged them with fraud, and the clients are suing for damages.
Sep 27th, 2008 · For decades, pizza chefs — or pizzaiolos around the world have held a deep admiration for Italian pizza maker Graziano Bertuzzo. As of this month, pizzaiolos can take classes from the master of their trade at a new pizza-making school in Northern California.
Sep 24th, 2008 · Risotto has a reputation as a risky endeavor requiring constant, slow stirring — and no shortcuts. But a little practice and the proper technique can open the door to countless variations of this creamy, Italian rice dish.
Aug 27th, 2008 · An Italian priest set aside his plan to hold a beauty contest for nuns. The Rev. Antonio Rungi says he wanted to change the image of nuns and to fight the stereotype that they're old and cranky. He planned an online competition for nuns with the best "overall beauty." But Rungi was attacked via phone calls and e-mails, so he put off the competition he called "Miss Sister 2008."
Aug 22nd, 2008 · When he opened a restaurant nearly 30 years ago, Joe Spano Sr. used the cooking skills he had learned from his mother. The lessons he passed on to his own son have kept the restaurant in business.
Aug 4th, 2008 · Eleven people are feared dead on K2, the world's second-highest mountain. Two Dutch climbers have been rescued by helicopter, while an Italian awaits evacuation. Professional mountaineer Ed Viesturs explains what makes K2 more treacherous than Mount Everest.