Italian proverbs
Bread and Hunger: Italy’s Measure of Good and Bad
From Buono come il pane to Brutto come la fame, two familiar sayings reveal how Italian culture measures good and bad at the table—through sustenance and deprivation.
March 2, 2026
Finire a Tarallucci e Vino: When the Table Has the Final Word
In this week’s column on Italian sayings shaped at the table, Italian scholar and educator Samuel Ghelli explores conflict and coexistence in Italian life.
February 23, 2026
L’Appetito Vien Mangiando: Why Appetite Comes With Eating
Italian scholar and New York-based educator Samuel Ghelli launches a new Appetito series exploring how Italian sayings shape ideas about food, language and life.
February 6, 2026
