Samuel Ghelli
Avere Le Mani in Pasta: When Italians Get Involved
English puts a finger in every pie. Italian puts both hands into the dough.
September 21, 2026
Carne da Macello: When Italians Turn People into Meat
Italian gives human expendability a distinctly culinary form.
September 14, 2026
Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better in Italy
In Italy, the true measure of value may be found in the cellar.
August 31, 2026
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.
August 24, 2026
A Fagiolo: The Right Thing is a Bean in Italian
One small legume can be timely, useful, welcome, and exactly right.
August 17, 2026
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.
August 10, 2026
Why Italians Say “Ci Sta Come il Cacio sui Maccheroni”
Not every combination becomes a figure of speech. In Italy, pasta and cheese did.
August 5, 2026
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.
July 29, 2026
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.
July 22, 2026
