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The Italian Word of the Year for 2024 is "Rispetto"

The influential dictionary and encyclopedia publisher Treccani has announced “rispetto” (respect) as its Word of the Year for 2024 — mostly to highlight the lack of it.

Inspired Stays

Auberge de la Maison: Alpine Luxury to be Savored Year-Round

Lined with collectibles, this cozy chalet-style boutique hotel in Courmayeur feels like the winter home of a worldly friend.

Culture

Interior of the synagogue of Siena, Italy

Shining a Light on the Hidden History of Jews in Siena

In a corner of Siena free of Christmas shopping bustle and blinding lights, this Hanukkah season, one writer-scholar considers the legacy of the Tuscan city’s Jewish population.

Food & Drink

A Sweet Tooth’s Guide to Festive Desserts in Palermo

There’s no denying the sensory symphony to be found in Palermo this time of year. But the Christmas star in the city is the irresistible selection of desserts; Shell Royster set out to try them all.…

Culture

Here’s Why the Milanese Hang Onto Leftover Panettone Longer Than Anyone Else

A 4th-century Armenian saint is behind one quirky Milanese tabletop tradition.

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This Ribollita Recipe Will Make Your Kitchen Feel Like a Tuscan Trattoria

Ribollita is a hearty but healthy soup from the Tuscan cucina povera tradition — the perfect thing to make on a fall weekend.

Recipes

Imagine Eating This Romanesco Broccoli Soup on a Rainy Day in Rome

You can use standard green broccoli in this comfortingly autumnal soup, but broccolo romanesco will take it to Lazian levels of deliciousness.

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This Nutty Custard Recipe Uses Ancient Rome’s Preferred Sweetener

A version of this nutty custard recipe dates back to the ancient Roman cookbook De re coquinaria by Marcus Gavius Apicius. You’ll want to make this again and again — and the ingredients are probably…

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