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Online Cooking Class with Michelin Star Chef Luca Marchini
On Thursday, 7 May we had a great evening of cooking! Under the expert guidance of chef Marchini we cooked risotto with broccoli, red turnips and Greek yogurt and we learned some tricks to cook a tasty, balanced and well-presented dish. Special thanks to his wife...
IWA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2020
On May 13, 2020, IWA Modena held its very first online Annual General Meeting. We listened to a very moving and interesting presentation led by Kerstin, Simone and Deniz followed by the election of the IWA Modena Board 2020 and a virtual aperitivo for all attendees....
IWA Modena Charity Gala 2019
IWA Modena is about women supporting women. Accordingly, the mission of the IWA Modena Charity Gala is to: - Support a local charity that supports women in need (by raising funds for them and raising awareness of their cause) - Enable IWA Modena to maintain a visible...
Welcome Back Lunch at Acetaia Malagoli
Acetaia Malagoli We loved catching up, winding down, and getting back into the swing of things at our Welcome Back Lunch in September! Thanks for bringing your favorite dishes for the pot-luck, and a huge thanks to Sofia Malagoli for being a wonderful host and giving...
IWA Modena Charity Gala 2018
IWA Modena Charity Gala 2018 In fondo alla pagina si trova la descrizione dell’evento in italiano. The Charity Gala 2018 is going to be a unique combination of live musical performances, a four-course dinner, and an auction. And all for a good cause. You really...
IWA Modena Fall Family Day
Many members, their partners and children gathered for a wonderful fall celebration at Fattoria Bio Centofiori Agriturismo, in Marzaglia. It was a memorable day full of fun activities for children and excellent food and relaxation in the Modenese countryside. A big...
Modena in Fiore 2016
Check out the 15th annual event 'Modena in Fiore' (a very floral Modena!) from 9:00 - 19:30 on 19-20 March in Modena Centro Storico. Over 50 florists and nurseries from all of Italy will exhibit at the event, mainly located via del Taglio, Piazza Pomposa, via del...
IWA Modena Members Meet the Mayor!!!
The International Women’s Association of Modena had the honour of meeting the Mayor of Modena, Gian Carlo Muzzarelli, to present its mission and organization. On 13 November the Board and members of the International Women’s Association of Modena (IWA Modena) attended...
An EXPAT Friendship by Sarah Alcala
In August of 1990 my husband, Paul, and I moved along with our 5 month old daughter from Michigan to Graz, Austria and so it began. Since that time, we have lived on 4 continents in 5 countries and in 7 cities including the USA. Apart from the obvious adventures,...
My Modenese Hit List – by Maria Ortega Villanueva
After joining some IWA Modena meetings and getting to know some of you, I have realized that many members came to Modena not long ago and in several cases, such as mine, came from a big city and were shocked by the change… especially during winter, when it is cold...
Il Borgetto – the little known secret by Arpita Pandya D’Amico
I don’t know about you but we’re always having to look for something to do at the weekend with guests who’ve flown in to experience our “bella vita”. Something typically Italian that reaffirms the grass-is-always-greener feeling one often gets when one is on holiday...
Learning to cook like a Modenese
An appetite, a willingness to try something new and a desire to cook like a Modenese (comfortable shoes are a plus too!) are all you needed for the fun filled night of cooking at the Scuola di Cucina Girasole in Modena’s historic city center. 12 IWA Modena women...