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Anguished, Poor and in Search of a Dream: The Winding Road to America
America's polarizing immigration debate has boiled over. Where do we go from here?
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107-Year-Old Italian Barber Still Works Full-Time With No Plans to Retire
Meet Anthony Mancinelli, a New York barber who isn't quitting any time soon.
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Every Italian-American Recipe Has a Story That Leads to 1 Place—Home
Italian heirloom recipes open the door to family histories, and take today's generations to bygone eras.
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Chestnuts (Castagne) Roasting on an Open Fire
These buttery, meaty chestnuts are delicious--and they're in season!
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Breaking Bread with Italians on Thanksgiving
Bringing the American holiday to Italy proved to be truly memorable for ISDA Contributing Editor Tony Traficante.
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A Voyage Westward: Amerigo Vespucci and a Whole New World
Historical questions remain, but Vespucci's voyages defined the "New World" as we know it.
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Tracing the Evolution of Italian-American Cuisine
Native Italians don't typically approve of Italian-American food, but hey, the old rules were made to be broken.
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