Italian Singer, Giada Valenti

Brace yourselves for the beautiful and unforgettable singing talent of Giada Valenti. She's been in the United States since 2004, where she's been working hard on recording and releasing her music here in America.

Let me just say, Giada Valenti is by far one of the best Italian singers and songwriters of our time. Her style of singing and presence is absolutely stellar and just amazing to listen to.
She just released her new album this October 2008, called, "And I Love You So. "

Visit her site for details and to preview her music. She's scheduled to make several appearances for October and November including an appearance on the local radio show, "The Tony Mangia Show," based out of Wayne, NJ on WP 88.7 FM

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Recapping October NIAF Gala Dinner.

Well for those of you who missed the NIAF gala dinner like me, you can visit their site for some pictures of the event and write ups on the night's attendees. Unfortunately, Leonardo DiCaprio was a no show due to some type of illness (they report.) Other impressive guests were great Italian singer, Patrizio Buanne, actress Gina Lollobrigida and Barbara Sinatra (wife of late, Frank Sinatra.) According to many fellow Italian Americans who attended the event, it was pretty spectacular. I'm sad I wasn't able to make this year's gala but hopefully will be in attendance for the next one. Here is a link to their site.

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Great Article About the Columbus Day Parade in NYC, featured in the New York Times.

Thanks to our friends over at the Italian American Museum, I was enlightened with this great article featured in the New York Times.

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David Beckham heads to Italy As New Member of AC Milan.

It appears super hotty soccer star, David Beckham is heading to Italy to become part of the great AC Milan team. Although Beckham just moved to America just last year to be part of Galaxy, it doesn't look like that will last. With Becks and Posh in America, it seemed like they were destined for some Hollywood hooplah. Did anyone end up seeing the special where they featured Posh shopping for houses in LA? It was actually quite interesting to see their lives documented sort documentary style. Anyhow, the move to Italy could also be good for Posh who is known to be the big fashionista and aspiring fashion designer. We shall see. But really getting back to soccer, so Becks is back in Europe where he can now get back in the game, literally. Lets be honest, soccer gets a bad rap here in the states. There just isn't that same passion for soccer like in Europe. Americans prefer football I guess. Tweet

Who is "Joe the Plumber?" and Enough With Him Already!!!

OK, so here I am back to politics and my opinions. I just can't seem to get away from catching news clips of John McCain talking about "Joe the Plumber." I think its time we broadened the spectrum a bit and stopped with the generalizing. Yes, its true many Americans are small business owners but not everyone is, nor is everyone in the same comparable situation. Its really quite hard to tell if "Joe the Plumber" is really relevant to my life and millions of other Americans. I mean, come on ..last I checked yes, plumbers do work hard but it doesn't mean all plumbers are struggling business owners. Many plumbers are actually quite successful and maybe dare I say could be "doing OK."

Yes, I also understand McCain is trying to say, "Joe the Plumber" is middle America, struggling business owner, yada, yada..but really...this isn't helping me. I'm in my 30s, college degree, more or less corporate jobber, with no job security. Where's my shout out..."Margie the non-plumber." I think its time again for someone in the McCain camp to whisper in John's ear that he needs to stop talking about 'Joe the Plumber,' and start talking about the other billions of Americans who are suffering from a backed up sewer system of an economy. Maybe then we can call "Joe the Plumber." Till then. Tweet

Who Doesn't Love Monica Bellucci..??

Rome, Italy--
If there is any Italian film actress that really represents the beauty and grace of an Italian woman its Monica Bellucci. She hit the red carpet for the Rome Film Festival for her new film, "The Man Who Loves." Can't wait to see her new movie. Tweet

How to Make Home Made Wine- Italian American Style

Well, as promised, here are a few clips of our family making wine. Now, mind you this is an amateur, traditional style process. If you want super mega processes you have to Google, Napa Valley secrets. But for those of you who want an idea of the home made process, here it is. Also, don't forget this process isn't completely done until the wine is fermented, which isn't for another 40 days. Then onto bottling, which we then leave to age. So, the taste and quality depends on your knowledge and skills in wine making. Click on the play button below and the clips will start appearing.

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