Samuel Ghelli

Samuel Ghelli is an Italian scholar and educator based in New York. He teaches and directs the Italian and Food Studies programs at York College, CUNY.
Rigirare la frittata: How Italians Flip an Argument
In Italy, even changing the course of a conversation has a culinary name.
The Italian Soccer Phrase Every Fan Should Know
Every World Cup produces unforgettable misses. In Italy, they have a delicious way of describing them.
Vai a Farti Friggere: When Italian Insults Come Out of the Kitchen
In Italy, even irritation can be served sizzling.
The Italian Saying That Celebrates Leftovers
In Italy, some dishes are expected to improve simply by waiting.
Why Refusing a Drink Looks Suspicious in Italian Culture
In Italian proverbial culture, refusing a shared glass may look less like moderation than a sign of reluctance.
Why Italians Say Se Non è Zuppa è Pan Bagnato
Some alternatives sound different until they end up in the same bowl.
Parla Come Mangi: When Speech Is Measured at the Table
In Italian, clarity in speech begins at the table.
Tutto Fa Brodo: The Italian Expression That Refuses to Waste Anything
In Italian kitchens, usefulness rarely ends with first use.
A Tavola Non Si Invecchia: Why Italians Never Rush the Table
Time at the table is not counted—it is set aside.
How Not to Throw an Italian Wedding Feast
In Italian, something modest cannot pass for something grand.









