Italy

June 2025

L’Acqua di San Giovanni: A Midsummer Blessing from the Old Ways

Jenn Campus2025-06-17T09:47:32+00:00June 16th, 2025|Ancestors, Folklore, Herbs, Italy, Land, Magic, Old Powers, Pagan Family, Ritual, Seasonal Celebrations, Tradition, Traditional Skills|

L'Acqua di San Giovanni Every year, on the eve of June 23rd, as twilight kisses the longest days of the year, Italians across t [...]

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September 2024

La Vendemmia: Grapes, Ancestors & Community

Jenn Campus2024-09-12T07:49:45+00:00September 12th, 2024|Ancestors, Blue Zones Kitchen, Culinary Anthropology, Food, Italy, Kitchen Witchery, Land, Magic, Ritual, Sacred Foods, Sardinia, Seasonal Celebrations, Tradition, Traditional Skills|

This article explores La Vendemmia, the Italian grape harvest, focusing on the deep cultural and spiritual significance of winemaking in Sardinia. From ancient Dionysian rites to modern communal practices, we delve into how the grape harvest connects people to the rhythms of the land, the wisdom of their ancestors, and the cycles of life and death.

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August 2024

Embracing Il Dolce Far Niente & Ferragosto: A Mindful August 15 Celebration

Jenn Campus2024-08-13T09:49:01+00:00August 13th, 2024|Italy, Land, Matriarchy, Neurodivergent Kids, Pagan Family, Seasonal Celebrations, Tradition|

Celebrate the mid-August festival Ferragosto with ancient Roman roots by embracing the Italian concept of Il Dolce Far Niente—the [...]

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May 2024

Discover Sardinia Resources

Jenn Campus2025-05-20T09:06:13+00:00May 9th, 2024|Animist Atlas, Animist Atlas, Blue Zones Kitchen, Culinary Anthropology, Italy, Land, My Books, Podcast, Sardinia, Tradition|

Welcome to a curated collection of my writings and recordings on Sardinia, where the rich tapestry of nature, ancient histories, [...]

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November 2023

Culinary Crossings: Italian-American Diasporic Cuisine

Jenn Campus2023-11-11T13:44:45+00:00November 11th, 2023|Culinary Anthropology, Food, Italy, Tradition|

I invite you to join me on a culinary voyage across the Atlantic, where we'll trace the delicious saga of Italian-American cuisine [...]

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April 2022

Sa Die de Sa Sardigna (Sardinia’s Day)

Jenn Campus2023-03-13T11:07:04+00:00April 27th, 2022|Blue Zones Kitchen, Culinary Anthropology, Food, Italy, Recipes, Sardinia, Tradition|

Chickpeas play a dramatic role in Sardinia’s fight for freedom. This humble bean was the key to a successful rebellion [...]

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Lasagna Legacy: Italian Food History (+recipe)

Jenn Campus2023-02-27T09:24:18+00:00April 6th, 2022|Ancestors, Blue Zones Kitchen, Culinary Anthropology, Food, Italy, Kitchen Witchery, Recipes, Tradition, Traditional Skills|

An Italian American's perspective on this iconic Italian dish. Its journey through time maps both the hyper-regionality of Italia [...]

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March 2021

Artichoke Magic: Spring in Sardinia

Jenn Campus2023-03-20T08:58:29+00:00March 29th, 2021|Blue Zones Kitchen, Culinary Anthropology, Folklore, Food, Italy, Kitchen Witchery, Land, Magic, Recipes, Ritual, Ritual Recipe, Sardinia|

Artichokes on the table Nemo Me Impune Lacessit(No One Attacks Me With Impunity)~motto of the Order of the ThistleAn artichoke is [...]

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February 2021

Pasta e Fagioli for Feralia

Jenn Campus2025-02-20T09:44:52+00:00February 19th, 2021|Blue Zones Kitchen, Culinary Anthropology, Food, Italy, Kitchen Witchery, Land, Magic, Monthly Guides, Recipes, Seasonal Celebrations, Tradition|

Pasta e Fagioli is one of those dishes where looks can be deceiving. What seems like a humble bowl of pasta & beans has, in f [...]

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January 2021

Befana, The Winter Witch

Jenn Campus2022-04-05T09:32:51+00:00January 4th, 2021|Folklore, Food, Italy, Kitchen Witchery, Magic, Monthly Guides, My Books, Old Powers, Pagan Family, Podcast, Recipes, Ritual, Seasonal Celebrations, Tradition, Wheel of the Year Series|

“La Befana vien di nottecon le scarpe tutte rottecol cappello alla romanaviva viva la Befana!”"The Befana comes at nightwearing ol [...]

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