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Dolce Vita Mercato

This Italian Heritage Month, on June 27th and 28th, I had the pleasure of organizing and hosting the Dolce Vita Mercato – the first ever virtual Italian-inspired market!   Due to the pandemic, many Italian heritage celebrations had to unfortunately be cancelled.  Thus, I figured, why not bring the celebration online? Seeing as many were also […]

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ITALIAN SOIREE – CHCH Morning Show

As we gear up for one of the most important holidays of the year – CHRISTMAS! – you are most likely busy trying to cross off the many “to-dos” on your list. If throwing a holiday soiree is part of your plans, then you will want to check out my CHCH Morning Live TV Segment! […]

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A Twist on the Aperol Spritz

It’s summer which means warm, sunny days and drinks on patios! While there is an endless amount of refreshing beverages to sooth your pallet, one that is a must-try this summer is the classic Italian aperitivo, Aperol Spritz.  This drink, is not only pretty to look at with it’s vibrant orange colour, but is wonderfully […]

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MUSIC MONDAY ~ N.40

This music Monday, Viva la Dolce is excited to highlight an Italo-Canadian singer… ME! In hopes of inspiring others in pursuing their passions, I decided to share my music with you all, as it is something very near and dear to my heart, and something that I have dedicated myself to my entire life. As […]

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MUSIC MONDAY ~ N.39

Hello February!  Can you believe we are already into the second month of 2019?  As usual time is flying! For the second Music Monday feature of the year, Viva la Dolce is happy to feature new music from one of our favourite Italian bands, Ligabue.  The song, entitled “Luci d’America,” is the first release off […]

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DOLCE RECIPE: TIRAMISU

Tiramisu is a classic Italian dish.  This simple to make, no-bake dessert with it’s cafe-infused creamy goodness always hits the spot after a great meal!   In many Italian households, it is often the dessert reserved for that special family dinner or  celebration.  Since it’s such a huge part of the traditional Italian menu, many […]

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MUSIC MONDAY ~ N.38

Happy New Year!   Cheers to the first official post of 2019!  Hope this year has been off to great start for you! To kick off the 2019 Music Monday series, Viva la Dolce is happy to share a beautiful duet by iconic singer, Andrea Bocelli, and his son, Matteo Bocelli. The single, Fall on Me, […]

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Music Monday ~ N.37

Hey all!  It’s been a little while…Hope you’re having a fantastic November 🙂  I’m excited to share some new music with you on this Music Monday! The song is called, “Pianeti,” and it is by Italian rapper, Ultimo, otherwise known as Niccolò Moriconi.  The 22-year-old artist, has been producing one success after another, and even won first […]

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