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A marvel of history, tranquility and nature: an unforgettable stay in the heart of the Marche, nestled near the ocean and central Italy’s most interesting cities of art you will find the Relais Villa Giulia, an authentic “Hôtel de Charme”.
Located near the Fano beaches, and Pesaro, Villa Giulia is a historic residence of unique beauty which has passed the test of time maintaining its antique atmosphere and appeal while enriching them with all the modern comforts and services.
5 tips for a perfect cantina
What is a Cantina?
Simply put, a cantina is a cold place to store or age cured meats, canned goods, beer and pops, homemade wine, jarred tomato sauce, as well as vegetables and fruits (potatoes, onions, squashes, apples, etc.) for the winter months. Very versatile, a cantina may come in all shapes and sizes. Any unheated space in your basement or space under a porch can easily be converted into a cantina. Think of it as a cool, ventilated food closet or a safety deposit box, where you store all your treasures. It should only let in a minimal amount of natural light, be as cool as possible and have adequate shelving.
Giuseppe Mattoscio never misses a chance to communicate the importance of maintaining his traditions and values when speaking to his children and grandchildren. Like many Italian immigrants, he was prompted to recreate a new Italy, far from the green hills he left behind moons ago, but still brimming with ancestral customs that are now slowly disappearing, even in the old country.
“Mylife started the day I married my wife,” Giuseppe says. Like many, he too decided to start a family in Canada for the well-being of his children, and to offer them a promising future. Giuseppe left Gessopalena, Abruzzo, when he was 18 years old. His brother Alfonso phoned him from Canada, asking him to come to Montreal … and not a moment to soon. That same year, Mattoscio got a letter to serve in the military. It was 1956.
It’s the vault in every Italian-Canadian household. That small, dark place that holds the family’s most cherished possessions; the fruit of its hard work and manual labour. So if you’re ever invited into an Italian-Canadian family’s cantina, consider it an honour.
“Experiencing a cantina makes everyone feel a little more Italian,” says David Szanto, a PhD Gastronomy student, who also teaches at Concordia University in Montreal, and l’Università delle scienze gastronomiche di Brà in Italy.
Luigi Pasto aveva una missione: riscoprire le sue radici e la sua identità italiana. Lo strumento per compiere la missione? La sua macchina fotografica. Dove trovare la porta che si apre sulla sua italianità? Nelle cantine degli immigrati italiani.
Mi ha sempre affascinato la questione legata all’identità e all’etnia. Non ho mai sentito di averne una”, dice il professore di Psicologia. “Sono canadese? Sono italiano? Volevo scoprire me stesso e la cantina rappresentava la chiave per entrare in questo mondo. Ho voluto essere canadese per troppo tempo. Era ora di scoprire le mie radici”. Dunque, con la sua passione per la fotografia, Pasto è andato al di là delle pareti scure e umide delle cantine degli immigrati italiani. Quello che ha catturato sono immagini uniche e nostalgiche che raccontano le storie delle tradizioni e delle passioni degli Italiani all’estero.