Marzo 2023

It Was More Than a Valentine’s Day Stuffed Animal

an important role for the patients providing extra love, comfort, calmness and a big cuddly hug in a time of need.

It is important that we donate cuddles to the hospitals. These cuddles are needed all year long for hospital stays, surgeries, ambulance rides, emergency room visits, child life development center use and more. Hospitals constantly use cuddles to give out, and with your help we can provide this. All funds are used for cuddles purchases and donated to children’s hospitals.

You can donate directly or choose your own cuddles from our website to donate. Ten percent of each sale goes back to purchasing more cuddles for the children. We hope you join us to provide cuddles for comfort to the children.

Thank you! To make a contribution visit us online at adamo-amore.com.

Adamo Amore, with the help of the community, wrapped up another successful year of raising funds for Cuddles “new stuffed animals” which are donated to St. Louis surrounding area Children’s Hospitals. We can’t stop now! We are currently fundraising for different donations drops throughout 2023! We just completed the first donation to Mercy Children’s Hospital for Valentine’s Day and hope to continue throughout the year!

Your amore and support is needed to continue this for the children. Cuddles play

Marco Langon Helps Lead Team USA to Bronze Medal at World Cross Country Championships

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It has been quite a ride for Villanova freshman Marco Langon (Raritan, N.J.), in the last seven months since he first arrived on campus, and in the last several days on

a whirlwind trip around the globe to compete against the top distance runners in the world. At just 18 years of age, Langon is an international medalist after Team USA won bronze in the U20 Men’s race at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships Bathurst 23 on Saturday, February 18.

Langon’s own contribution in the race had a lot to do with the United States winning the bronze medal. He tallied a 19th place individual finish in the U20 race and was the second American across the finish line, recording a time of 26:16 over 8,000 meters. The field of competition consisted of 69 athletes representing 11 countries and five continents. Langon was one of six Americans who made up the Team USA Men’s U20 contingent.

Saturday’s race was run in scorching temperatures which approached 100 degrees at the start. The conditions tested the athletes physical limits with a combination of the weather along with a challenging layout with multiple laps

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Marco is an Italian American from Raritan NJ, and is next to last on right.

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Continued from page 1 through course features referred to as the billabong, the vineyard and the mountain straight. The winning time for individual gold medalist and recently turned 18-yearold Ishmael Kipkurui was 24:29.

Langon flew from Philadelphia to Dallas on Valentine’s Day before joining his American teammates for a long-haul flight to Australia. The time difference –Bathurst is 16 hours ahead of Eastern time in the United States – meant that Langon began his travel on Tuesday and arrived in Australia on Thursday, only two days before the race on Saturday afternoon. At least it was Saturday afternoon locally; back at Villanova it was barely Saturday morning (12:50 a.m. Eastern time) when the race went off.

Make what you will of all of those challenges, however. No competition worthy of being called a world championship is ever going to be easy, a reminder which makes Langon’s result look even more impressive. He steadily picked up steam as the race unfolded and his 19th place finish marked his highest place in the field at any point in the competition. Langon surged 12 spots in the standings during his second of four laps around a two kilometer course, then moved up three more spots on each of his final two laps.

The four scoring runners for the United States finished between 16th and 25th place and had a spread of 39 seconds between them. Emilio Young, still 10 days shy of his 18th birthday, came in 16th overall in 26:03 and was followed by Langon three spots later in 26:16. Max Sannes placed 21st with a time of 26:24 and Kole Mathison came in 25th in 26:42. Team USA also included Micah Wilson (27th, 26:50) and Evan Jenkins (53rd, 28:00).

The experience of competing in a world championship meet at such a young age is not only one of a lifetime, but will more importantly help propel Langon forward as he continues to grow in his running career. He made an immediate impact in the collegiate ranks last fall when he earned first team All-BIG EAST and Mid-Atlantic All-Region honors for a Villanova squad which won team titles at both the BIG EAST Championships and the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional on the way to the program’s highest finish at the NCAA Championships in eight years.

Next for Langon, after traveling back to the United States and getting back to his campus routine to complete the whirlwind travel experience, will likely be preparation for the outdoor track & field season which begins in late March.

J. Devoti Trattoria to Close in March

by Courtney Kamm

The acclaimed Hill restaurant, J. Devoti Trattoria will permanently close after one final service on March 31, chef and owner Anthony Devoti announced in February.

After an incredible 16-year career and multiple restaurants, Devoti intends to step back from cooking full-time to spend more time with his family and pursue a career in woodworking. The building, which

Devoti owns, will remain open for catering and already scheduled events. Make sure to stop in before their final service on March 31 for one final meal at J. Devoti Trattoria located at 5100 Daggett Ave. on The Hill.

St. Louis Welcomes Ferrari

by Courtney Kamm

Wiegmann Associates completed work back in January of this year on a new Ferrari dealership, Cavallino Rosso, located at 3000 South Hanley Road. The new $6 million, two-story, 28,000-square-foot dealership includes a high-end showroom, customer lounge, management offices, reception area, service department, and upstairs indoor vehicle storage. In addition to providing value engineering, Wiegmann served as the installing mechanical contractor. Brinkmann Constructors served as the general contractor. The architect was Goree of Houston, Texas.

Happy Anniversary, Joe Boccardi’s!

by Courtney Kamm

Imo’s Meat & Sausage is an independently owned and operated meat processing and distribution company proudly serving Italian restaurants and pizzerias around the greater Saint Louis area. Charlie’s Market & Deli serves appetizers, salads, sandwiches, pizzas, and more for dine-in or takeout. There you will also find fresh and frozen foods for sale including pizza ingredients and sauces, ravioli, and more. Items available in wholesale quantities as well.

The deli is open 10:30 am - 4 p.m. every Monday -Saturday, and is closed on Sundays. Visit their deli on The Hill today! Or visit their website to check out the wholesale and deli menus: imomeatandsausage.com.

March Holidays

To Know About

by Courtney Kamm

Here are the upcoming March holidays and fun ways to celebrate them with your community:

Holi - this is an ancient Hindu tradition and also one of the most popular festivals in Hinduism. It celebrates the eternal and divine love of the god Radha Krishna. The day also signifies the triumph of good over evil. People typically celebrate Holi with bonfires, throw colorful powder called gulal, eat sweets, and dance to traditional folk music.

St. Patrick’s Day - Saint Patrick’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick, is a cultural and religious celebration held every year on March 17, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland. Many people celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by attending parades, wearing green, and eating traditional Irish food together.

Ramadan - Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. Beginning the evening of March 22, traditions of Ramadan include fasting, worshiping, connecting deeply with loved ones and communities, and more.

Celebrate Women’s History Month

by Courtney Kamm

March is observed every year as Women’s History Month. A month dedicated to reflecting on and celebrating the oftenoverlooked contributions of women in U.S. history.

Joe and Margherita Boccardi

Celebration is in order for Joe Boccardi’s Ristorante who celebrated 52 years in business back in January of this year. Rooted in Italian American traditions, Joe Boccardi’s specializes in fresh, handrolled, St. Louis-style pizza, authentic pasta, sandwiches, and more. Make sure to stop by soon for some delicious food and to wish them a happy anniversary!

Delicious Lenten Meals at Charlie Imo’s Market on The Hill

by Courtney Kamm

Imo’s Meat & Sausage and Charlie’s Market & Deli are located in the Historic “Hill” Neighborhood at 5040 Daggett Ave.

Women’s History Month began as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California where The Education Task Force of the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women planned a women’s history week in 1978 around March 8, International Women’s Day. The movement spread across the country as other communities began to initiate their own Women’s History week celebrations. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential Proclamation declaring the Week of March 8 as National Women’s History Week. This continued for many years until March 1987 when Congress passed a public law designating March as Women’s History Month.

Are you looking for ways to celebrate Women’s History Month? Here

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Spring Mediterranean Dip

2 cans of artichokes

1 cup of mayonnaise

1 cup of Parmesan cheese

Chop up artichokes and add the ingredients and mix together. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Serve with your choice of cracker.

being of women and girls. Give thanks to the women in your community.

the student must have at least one ancestor who has emigrated from Italy

Applicants must apply for admission to Luiss Guido Carli

For the bachelor’s program, applicants must have achieved a score of 3-5 on at least 3 AP exams or have completed and passed their first year of college or university studies and have obtained admission to the second year

What is Purim?

by Courtney Kamm

Purim is a Jewish holiday commemorating the saving of the Jewish People from Haman, an Achaemenid Persian Empire official, who was planning to kill all the Jews in the empire. This year the holiday begins the evening of Monday, March 6, and ends on the evening of Tuesday, March 7.

Purim often incorporates dressing up in costume, and eating and drinking to celebrate unity, family, and togetherness.

Be Ready for Daylight Saving Time

by Courtney Kamm

Make sure to get to bed extra early on March 11, because the clock will “spring forward” one hour on Sunday, March 12. We will lose one hour of sleep, but our days will get one-hour longer.

What do you prefer: A longer night’s sleep or a longer day? Let us know at courtney@ilpensiero.net.

Application Open for the NIAF-Luiss Guido Scholarships

The National Italian American Foundation is pleased to announce its new partnership with Luiss Guido Carli, the number one private university in Italy. The partnership will award two full-tuition scholarships for Italian American students to study at the campus in Rome for the 20232024 academic year. The scholarships will be awarded to one student pursuing a bachelor’s degree and one seeking a master’s degree from Luiss Guido Carli’s programs.

“NIAF looks forward to supporting the educational goals of young Italian Americans seeking to pursue their education in their ancestral homeland. The partnership with Luiss Guido Carli is a wonderful opportunity that shows our Foundation is committed to strengthening our ties to Italy and furthering the education of Italian American youth,” said NIAF Chairman Robert E. Carlucci.

For the master’s program, applicants must have received a 4-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Once admitted as part of the international selection process for enrollment, each candidate must submit an additional scholarship application through the Luiss Guido Carli website

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Deadline to Register: July 20, 2023

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Language of Instruction: 100% in English

Bachelor’s Program Duration: 3 years starting in September 2023

Available Programs: Economics and Business; Management and Computer Science; Politics: Philosophy and Economic; and Business Administration

Master’s Program:

Language of Instruction: 100% in English

Master’s Program Duration: 2 years starting in September 2023

Available Programs: Corporate Finance; Policies and Governance in Europe; Strategic Management; Economics and Finance; Marketing; International Relations; Management; Global Management and Politics; Data Science and Management; and Law, Digital Innovation and Sustainability

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are a few ideas: Support local female entrepreneurs. Read books by female authors. Get to know women in politics.

Donate to a local nonprofit or national charity that contributes to the education and well-

Andrea Prencipe, Rector of Luiss Guido Carli added: “These new Luiss initiatives in the United States consolidate and accelerate our internationalization path, which, to date, counts more than 315 partner universities in 64 countries.”

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must have Italian American ancestry. To be considered Italian American,

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to preserving, promoting and protecting the Italian American heritage and culture. To learn more about the Foundation and become a member, please visit niaf.org.

About Luiss University

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Continued from page 6 university specializing in the field of Social Sciences, providing an innovative and global educational approach which aims to train its 9.955 students from all backgrounds around the world to be critical thinkers and skilled professionals who will work for the betterment of society.

Luiss has four Departments, Economics and Finance, Business and Management, Law, and Political Science, and two schools that are responsible for the development and execution of degree programs. The Undergraduate school precises over the bachelor’s and singlecycle master’s degree programs and the Graduate school precises over the master’s degree programs.

Furthermore, Luiss has three

postgraduate Schools: the Luiss Business School S.p.A., the School of Government, and the School of Law. What distinguishes Luiss is its privileged relationship with the business world. Thanks to its relationship with Confindustria, the main association representing manufacturing and service companies in Italy, over 500 companies, multinationals, and public and private institutions collaborate with the University, offering its degree candidates and new graduates their first real opportunity to immerse themselves in the business world.

Luiss also enjoys a strong international profile and is partnered with 315 academies and institutions in 64 countries with 58 Double Degrees, Joint, LLM Educational Program, QTEM Masters Network and structured partnerships.

Moreover, along with prestigious European universities of economics and social sciences, Luiss has joined ENGAGE. EU, an alliance determined to provide students with the necessary competencies and knowledge to face current and upcoming societal challenges. To learn more visit www.luiss.edu.

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DiGregorio’s Tilapia with Olives, Spinach & Peppers

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Ingredients:

4 tilapia filets

2 cups Fresh spinach

Fresh ground black pepper

1 tbs. capers

Kosher salt

1 jar roasted red peppers julienne

2-3 tbs. extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup Dry Sicilian Black Olives

3-4 green onion stalks chopped

1-2 tbs. marsala

2 tbs. truffle butter

4-5 tbs. cream of balsamic

Instructions:

Season tilapia to taste with black pepper and salt.

In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Sauté tilapia until translucent. Remove tilapia from the skillet and set aside.

Add onions and truffle butter to the skillet. Caramelize the onions. Add spinach, capers, peppers, and olives. Splash with marsala. Add balsamic cream.

Cook until spinach has wilted and mixture is well combined. Return tilapia to the skillet. Warm through and transfer to a serving platter.

Zia’s Linguini Tuttomare

Serves 2

Ingredients:

Anthonino’s Perfect Pasta with Marinara

1 ounce of clarified butter

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. black pepper

1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper

1 ounce minced garlic

2 ounces olive oil

1/2 cup fresh sliced mushrooms

3/4 cup crabmeat

1/4 cup clams

10 medium shrimp

3 cups 40% cream

1/4 cup grated Parmesan

8 ounce cooked linguine

Process:

In a large skillet, sauté over medium heat, butter, oil, salt, pepper, red pepper and garlic for one minute. Add mushrooms, crab, clams and shrimp, sauté until shrimp begins to turn opaque. Add cream and bring to a boil, add Parmesan and cook approximately 5 minutes or until desired thickness. Add cooked noodles and serve. Serves four

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Yields: 1 serving

Category: Dinner

Difficulty: Intermediate

Ingredients:

24 oz Anthonino’s Taverna Italian Style Marinara

1 lb. Dry or fresh pasta of choice

1⁄4 cup Red wine

3⁄4 cup Basil leaves - julienne cut

2 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil

8 oz. raw Italian sausage or meat substitute

Instructions:

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1. Lightly brown sausage in extra virgin olive oil.

2. Once cooked, remove sausage and drain fat. Deglaze pan with red wine.

3. Add jar of sauce and cooked sausage to the skillet. Let simmer for 5 minutes.

4. Cook pasta, drain, and top with sauce and fresh basil. Add pecorino Romano, if desired.