Ambassador Magazine - Vol. 20, No.5

Ambassador Magazine - Vol. 20, No.5

In this issue...

Chairman's Note

The start of a new year is always an opportunity to re-examine priorities and make a fresh start…

By Jerry Colangelo

Lettere: Readers respond to previous issue, NIAF’s work

Production Line

From fruit to furniture, Italian products add style and innovation to any activity.

By Beatrice Santacroce

Grants: Remembering Monongah
A NIAF grant recipient looks at the nation’s worst mining accident and its Italian immigrant victims, who died in pursuit of the American dream.

By Monica Soladay

The Italian Job

Proof that knowledge of the Italian language can help you get ahead.

By Beatrice Santacroce

Foundation Focus: Give the gift of heritage

As the year draws to an end, an IRA charitable rollover opportunity rolls on – creating the perfect opportunity to make a difference at NIAF.

Taking the bait (and prize money too)

Italian American bass fisherman Mike Iaconelli is at the top of his game.

By Patricia Beemer

The Ultimate Sweet Tooth

Northern California maestro pasticcere Gary Rulli has mastered the art of panettone and shares it with Ambassador for the holidays.

Text and photos by Matt Villano

NIAF News

A look at what’s going on at the National Italian American Foundation.

Ciao Italia: The perfect holiday cookie

By Mary Ann Esposito

On the Cover: Celebrate the Holidays With Lidia

Serve up seasonal cheer with simple, hearty Italian meals from renowned chef Lidia Matticchio Bastianich.

Recipes by Lidia Bastianich

Emeril’s recipe for happy houseguests

What to serve visitors on the day after a holiday? Enlist a few volunteers to whip of this classic, hearty Bolognese shared by Chef Emeril Lagasse.

Recipe by Emeril Lagasse

What’s in your stocking?

Bring a taste of la dolce vita to your holiday with these gift ideas…

Researching Italian Ancestry: The Search for Family and Adventure

Ambassador seeks the advice of genealogy experts to help you track down your ancestors.

By Michael Votto

On Film: To have, to hold…and to exploit

In “Vincere,” director Marco Bellocchio examines the woman used and abandoned by Mussolini in his quest for power.

By Maria Garcia

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News & Events

Read the May NIAF eNotizie!

Military Appreciation Dinner and Veteran's Mentoring Golf Tournament

NIAF Spring Gala Extravaganza - An Outstanding Evening at Cipriani 42nd Street

2013 - Anno Della Cultura Italiana - Year of Italian Culture!

Check out NIAF’s New Member Benefit with Roots in the Boot!

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