Friends-giving season is upon us! If you have been assigned an appetizer or side dish to bring to one your holiday parties, be sure to check out this easy recipe for sautéed mushroom bruschetta. This savory appetizer will be a sure crowd-pleaser; the rich flavors of the Marsala-cream sauce and the mushrooms capture the warm, … Continue reading SAUTÈED WILD MUSHROOM BRUSCHETTA
This week we are highlighting Italian rapper/Pop star Federico Leonardo Lucia, better known by his stage name Fedez. Lucia grew up near Milan studied music at his liceo but ended up abandoning his studies during his fourth year. In 2011, he recorded his first self-produced album Penisola che non c'è in which he addresses many social and political issues. Later … Continue reading Italian Music Highlight: Fedez
Theatre productions are a great way to appreciate a different culture, and local theatre productions also help support the local arts scene! Coming very soon, Collective Unconscious Performance is bringing French history to life on a Minneapolis stage. Set in Paris in the 1690s, Le Cirque Féerique recounts the history of French fairy tales and … Continue reading Local Production: Le Cirque Féerique
Traditionally, September marks the beginning of the Tuscan Vendemmia-- the grape harvest. Tourists come from all over the world to partake in the many festivals and wine tastings in the region. For those of us too busy attending university lectures and studying, this delicious focaccia bread is a perfect way to celebrate the harvest by adding a … Continue reading Schiacciata all’uva (Grape Focaccia)
One thing that many students-- and American people in general-- seem to be curious about are the notorious Mafias in Italy. In one of my Italian classes last semester, I can remember a couple of classes during which the day's lessons were almost abandoned in exchange for an engrossing lecture on mafias and crime. Now, … Continue reading Gomorrah: A Personal Journey into the Violent International Empire of Naples’ Organized Crime System
As finals week approaches, what better time could there be to explore what French television has to offer? Whether you plan on taking a "study break" to watch a few episodes of a Netflix series or want to find something to watch once all of your finals are over, the French Embassy has you covered … Continue reading French TV Series Available Online
Join the Department of French & Italian for an end-of-year celebration! It's been a long, cold winter, and it's about time that we celebrate the spring (in this case, the end of the spring semester). The celebration will be held in honor of the achievements of all French and/or Italian majors and minors, in particular … Continue reading FRIT End-of-Year Celebration
