Samuel Ghelli
Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better in Italy
In Italy, the true measure of value may be found in the cellar.
Fare il Pesce in Barile: When Italians Play the Fish in a Barrel
Some forms of indecision are less innocent than they look—and Italian has the perfect food for them.
A Fagiolo: The Right Thing is a Bean in Italian
One small legume can be timely, useful, welcome, and exactly right.
Vestirsi a Cipolla: What This Italian Expression Really Means
It may sound like terrible advice during an Italian heatwave. But sooner or later, someone will tell you to dress like an onion.
Why Italians Say “Ci Sta Come il Cacio sui Maccheroni”
Not every combination becomes a figure of speech. In Italy, pasta and cheese did.
Per Forza Non si Fa Nemmeno L’aceto: When Italians Say You Can’t Force Things
Italy even turns vinegar into a recipe for living.
Spirito di Patata: When Italians Blame the Potato for a Bad Joke
The humble potato has fed generations of Italians. Their sense of humor is another matter.
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.
