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Join Flavor of Italy each week for a look at Italian food and recipes, Italian culture, travel and history through interviews with Italy's cutting-edge creators, food personalities, locals and anyone else who has a fascinating Italian story to share.

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Farewell

February 22nd, 2024

0:39

An important message from RadioPublic

Homes for sale in Tuscany Italy? + A Tuscan Home Makeover

March 23rd, 2024

48:14

Homes for sale in Tuscany Italy? + A Tuscan Home Makeover 

In this week's episode of my Flavor of Italy podcast, I chatted with Dena Fenza, a prominent figure on Instagram known for her recipes, style tips, and …

A Tuscan buffalo milk cheesemaker, La Maremmana, and their RUMA Bottega in Rome

March 18th, 2024

38:00

At cheesemaker La Maremmana in Tuscany, just 2 hours north of Rome, buffalo milk is transformed into a myriad of buffalo cheeses by master cheesemaker Francesco, hailing from the famed dairy region of Battipaglia. La …

Traditional Italian Risotto Recipes from the Tenuta San Carlo rice farm north of Rome

March 11th, 2024

36:21

Traditional Italian Risotto Recipes at Tenuta San Carlo.
In this episode Tenuta San Carlo owner, Ariane Lotti, and I explored the Organic Marvels of Tenuta San Carlo: A Journey into Sustainable Rice Farming.
Normally we …

Unlocking the Charms of Molise: Italy's Best-Kept Wine Secret

March 5th, 2024

38:12

Unlocking the Charms of Molise: Italy's Best-Kept Wine Secret

Italy, renowned for its illustrious wine heritage, harbors hidden gems beyond the …

Horse Meat Recipes in Italy

February 26th, 2024

22:27

The Historical Narrative of Horse Meat Recipes & Cuisine in Italy:
When it comes to culinary customs, the journey across different cultures often …

Italian American Food and Cuisine

February 18th, 2024

31:52

Italian American food and cuisine is a flavorful fusion of Old World Italian traditions and New World influences, shaped by generations of Italian …

Sicilian Cooking Classes at the Anna Tasca Lanza Cooking School

February 12th, 2024

37:22

Sicilian Cooking Classes at the Anna Tasca Lanza Cooking School in the Heart of Sicily. 
Tucked away on an estate in the countryside south of Palermo …

What to Eat in Genoa, and Where: an Insider's Guide - Episode 184

February 5th, 2024

26:17

Andrea Semonella, a Genoa local and co-founder of the popular website Discover Genoa, is dedicated to exploring the city. With a passion for food, …

VERONA! Home of the oldest CARNIVAL CELEBRATION in all of Italy!

January 29th, 2024

38:09

If you think of Romeo and Juliet when you think of Verona you'd be right: Juliet's balcony is right in the city center.
Or maybe Verona conjures up …

Lucca, the Jewel of Tuscany

January 23rd, 2024

26:06

Blogger couple Ilene and Gary Modica of Our Italian Journey share why they chose Lucca in Tuscany for their retirement home almost from the moment they entered this charming walled city. 
Lucca is a city on the Serchio …

Pasta Every Day Creating your own Pasta Adventure Part 2 with Meryl Feinstein

January 16th, 2024

33:00

Part 2 is a deeper dive chat with the delightful author of Pasta Every Day, Meryl Feinstein. Our original recording was close to two hours, and it …

Pasta Every Day by Meryl Feinstein, Part 1 - Episode 179

January 9th, 2024

42:47

Meryl Feinstein is charming and humble and a clever, creative, accomplished pasta maker and cookbook author. In just five years from when Meryl first …

Italy accessibility information for wheelchair users and those with a mobility/physical disability - Episode 178

January 2nd, 2024

24:18

Recently one of my Substack newsletter subscribers, a wheelchair user, asked if I'd do a podcast episode all about Italy accessibility information for wheelchair users and those with a mobility/physical disability. So …

How to choose the right wine glass - Episode 177

December 26th, 2023

48:42

You've probably wondered about the importance of a wine glass, and whether it really matters which glass you choose. I know I have! The short answer is yes – and no.
Today sommelier Cynthia Chaplin and I delved into …

A brand new way of experiencing the Sistine Chapel in Rome - Episode 176

December 19th, 2023

25:28

Jeannie Marshall's new book, All Things Move, opens the door to a thoroughly new way of experiencing the Sistine Chapel, and the magnificence of Michelangelo's work.
All Things Move: Learning to Look in the Sistine …

Greccio a tiny little hill town near Rome famous for the very 1st Nativity Scene 800 years ago - Episode 175

December 12th, 2023

25:36

The perfect Christmas holiday Day Trip from Rome is a visit to the northern Lazio hill town, Greccio. It's a tiny little town but this year it's the …

Best of Bologna Day Trip

December 4th, 2023

30:31

Bologna is the city of porticoes, Europe's oldest university, amazing towers and culinary delights you can't even imagine. If you're hankering for …

Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas Pro-Tips - Episode 173

November 22nd, 2023

14:17

Everything you need to know this Thanksgiving!

* Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas & Pro-Tips: Truffles, Turkey, Pork Belly! 
* How to ditch holiday …

Insider's Guide to Italy's undiscovered Piedmont Region- Episode 172

November 15th, 2023

36:16

The Piedmont Region is Italy's overlooked, "hidden" gem!
This is a region overflowing with culinary goodies: Barolo and Barbaresco wine, Alba white …

Piedmont Wines and Wineries - Episode 171

November 7th, 2023

51:48

Last week we took a deep dive into Piedmont and its luscious food and wine, closing our visit at the 500 year-old Tenuta Carretta for lunch. The …

Spannocchia, a 13th Century Tuscan Estate (an update) - Episode 170

October 30th, 2023

1:06:56

For a dip into the past - not centuries ago, but 1,000 years ago - to the magnificent Tenuta Spannocchia in Tuscany, not far from Siena. Here you'll experience country accommodation with delicious hearty meals of …

The Best of Sperlonga - Episode 169

October 24th, 2023

21:17

Sperlonga: a secret southern Lazio coastal hill town with fabulous views, rich history, luscious seafood and wine, award-winning beaches, nearby …

Trento DOC Sparkling Wines - Episode 168

October 10th, 2023

32:10

Trento DOC is an appellation for white and rosé sparkling wine made in Trentino, Italy. Trentino developed this appellation, the second in the world after Champagne, to ensure quality and distinction. Only Chardonnay, …

Villa Taverna Palazzo Taverna, two Roman jewels - Episode 167

October 8th, 2023

23:26

The fifteenth century Villa Taverna, commissioned by Cardinal Consalvi. Beginning in 1933, the U.S. Embassy rented the Villa from Taverna’s daughter. During World War II the property managed to avoid destruction by …

Villa Taverna Palazzo Taverna, two magnificent historic Rome properties - Episode 167

October 6th, 2023

23:26

The fifteenth century Villa Taverna, commissioned by Cardinal Consalvi, was first rented by the U.S. Embassy in 1933.  The Villa and its historical gardens are filled with valuable art from antiquity through the …

Positano and A Boatful of Lemons, a debut novel - Episode 166

September 26th, 2023

43:57

Nicki Storey's Positano-based debut novel, A Boatful of Lemons, takes place in Positano, the breathtaking cliffside village on Italy's Amalfi Coast. …

Italian: its dialects, history, quirks...and learning to speak it! - Episode 165

September 16th, 2023

23:55

If you think Italian has been around forever, you'd be wrong: up until 1871 when the Kingdom of Italy was formed, the Italian peninsula consisted of …

What Italian Kids Eat - the unfiltered lowdown from two local Italian experts… age 4 and 8 - Episode 164

September 4th, 2023

28:24

No better way to understand What Italian Kids Eat than speaking to two local Italian experts… age 4 and 8! 
My podcast guests today are a charming …

Peperoncino (Hot Chili Pepper) Festival in Diamante, Calabria - Episode 163

August 19th, 2023

28:31

If you love hot chili peppers (peperoncini), then check out this episode all about the world's #1 hot chili pepper festival in the exquisite Italian coastal town of Diamante, Calabria. It's five days of music and …

Tuscany and two wine estates in the Chianti Classico area: Casalvento and Livernano - Episode 162

August 14th, 2023

28:15

Casalvento: House of the Wind is a brand new book that tells the tale of two Tuscan wineries in the Chianti Classico wine-making area. It's the …

Best Italy Books for your Summer Reading - Episode 161

August 8th, 2023

26:22

The best Italy books that cover the gamut of exactly what you're looking for in a great summer read. 
Think easy beach reading fiction, or must-read Italian classics, biographies, travel narratives and more. These books …

Italian Rice Cultivation, the Best Italian Risotto + how to become e a rice sommelier - Episode 160

July 31st, 2023

32:12

Rice cultivation in Italy dates back to the days of Leonardo Da Vinci and owes its beginnings to the efforts of this Renaissance genius. He developed …

Amaro Santoni's new and vibrant take on Italy's bitter-sweet amaro liqueur - Episode 159

July 24th, 2023

29:02

A new and vibrant take on Italy's classic bitter-sweet amaro liqueur, Amaro Santoni is at its best served as an aperitivo: think Santoni Spritz, Santoni Negroni..
Amaro Santoni Managing Partner Luca Missaglia and I dug …

Top tips to beat Italy's summer heat - head to the water! - Episode 158

July 17th, 2023

25:13

How to beat the heat (and crowds) in Italy this summer! Seek out water, every way you can...fountains, pools, lakes, seaside. Rome is hot in the …

The best Italian wine blends - Episode 157

July 11th, 2023

27:42

I've become a fan of native Italian grapes, and I'm somewhat of a purist when I choose my wines, mostly drinking single varietal native grape Italian …

Brand new Italian women's designer fashion brand: Eliot - beautiful sustainable - Episode 156

July 6th, 2023

27:03

Eliot is a sustainable and 100% Italian brand born from owner and creator Mariachiara Giacomel's vision while breastfeeding her second daughter Tea. Not satisfied with the clothes she had in her closet nor with those …

The top 5 ways to pollinate your vegetable garden for a guaranteed bumper crop - Episode 155

June 19th, 2023

30:02

The top 5 ways to pollinate your vegetable garden for a guaranteed bumper crop, and how to create your perfect garden ecosystem.
Have you ever …

Cucina Povera, new book by Giulia Scarpaleggia - Episode 154

June 13th, 2023

30:58

Here's what's being said about Cucina Povera:
“As a home cook that likes to stretch every ingredient as far as possible, Giulia Scarpaleggia’s Cucina …

Italian DOP and IGP Protected Foods Recipes: Truth or Falsehood? - the hot debate - Episode 153

June 6th, 2023

30:54

Alberto Grandi recently published a book that puts into question Italy's food, beverage and recipe classification system. His book, Denominazione di Origine Inventata, puts forth the theory that many foods, and recipes, …

Riso Buono, gourmet Italian rice - Episode 152

May 29th, 2023

32:54

From the 17th century until now, after a century of total abandonment, the historic family Casale in the Piedmont rice growing region with its …

Saving Italy's Cultural Heritage - Episode 151

May 21st, 2023

42:48

What Michelangelo's David, the Two Towers of Bologna, and the San Giorgio Bridge in Genoa have in common.
To find out listen to today's fascinating …

Italian Tomatoes, Queen of the Table - Episode 150

May 13th, 2023

34:57

Tomatoes aren't native to Italy but they’ve become the reigning queen of the Italian table: they're umami-rich, with hundreds - if not thousands -  of varieties in Italy.
Although tomatoes are the queen of the Italian …

In Sardinia, a new window into the hidden treasures of Sardinia - Episode 149

May 5th, 2023

38:58

A new window into the hidden treasures of Sardinia, one of the most enigmatic places in Italy

"At last, a grand companion to the mysterious and enchanting island of Sardinia. Known to most travelers for its beaches, …

Vignarola, a Celebration of Spring Vegetables in Rome - Episode 148

April 18th, 2023

29:59

Vignarola is a celebration of spring and tastes just like spring in a dish. Prepare it at that magical moment when winter turns to spring and …

Pompeii: a must-visit, and an easy day trip from Rome - Episode 147

April 10th, 2023

43:26

If you visited Pompeii in the past, don't think for a minute you can take it off your bucket list!
Only 2/3 of Pompeii has been excavated.
Excavations and incredible discoveries occur almost monthly, and some of the …

Best of Florence Day Trip - top 12 things to do - Episode 146

April 2nd, 2023

27:46

When you visit Rome make a quick trip Florence: By train you'll be in the heart of Florence in 1 1/2 hours!
My one day itinerary for a gastronomic …

Top Influential Women in Italian Wine - Episode 145

March 28th, 2023

33:46

The Top Influential Women in Italian Wine are winery owners, winemakers, sommeliers, enologists, educators, bloggers and influencers.
Some women have …

Extraordinary, Ordinary Italian Women during World War II - Episode 144

March 21st, 2023

25:19

The 2023 theme “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories”
highlights the countless women who have used their voice and creativity to tell stories that educate, inspire, and entertain audiences around the world.
The theme …

Pecorino Cheese...what is it anyway? - Episode 143

March 14th, 2023

26:34

PECORINO CHEESE: WHAT IS IT ANYWAY?
Pecorino cheese is any hard, semi-hard or fresh cheese that is made using sheep's milk. Seven pecorino cheeses have protected designation of origin status, or DOP, under the European …

Italian Women Storytellers - Episode 142

March 6th, 2023

30:05

Women’s  History Month, and the 2023 theme “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories” - Four Italian women storytellers from the 1900s:
Alba de Céspedes - Novelist Storyteller, and her newly released "The Forbidden …

Milan's best restaurants, classic dishes and cultural icons - Episode 141

February 27th, 2023

35:51

A roundup of Milan's best restaurants, tastiest classic dishes and must-visit cultural icons, + the food (& drink) Milan is famous for.
“Milan is …

Montalcino and Brunello Wine - Episode 140

February 21st, 2023

24:35

Brunello di Montalcino is one of Italy's - and the world's - most renowned red wines. Made in Montalcino Tuscany - near thermal baths, cheese …

Want to move to Italy? Here's how! - Episode 139

February 13th, 2023

34:59

What you need to know before moving to Italy!
Lots of details to think about! You need to sort out your finances, learn some Italian, choose your housing (did you know there are all kinds of free housing opportunities …

A Deep Dive into the Life of Gladiators, Part 2 - Episode 138

January 23rd, 2023

31:17

There are so many myths - and little known truths - about the life of a gladiator back in Roman times. Were there female gladiators? Did gladiators battle wild animals? How were gladiators treated? Were gladiators …

Ten myths (and surprising truths) about gladiators and gladiatorial combat in Ancient Rome, Episode 137

January 16th, 2023

35:03

So much of what we assume is fact about gladiators comes from what we've seen in movies, or read in novels. This fascinating two part podcast episode …

Molise - listener questions answered - (what is Molise anyhow?) - Episode 136

January 12th, 2023

9:12

Molise - listener questions answered:
"What's Molise anyhow? I thought it was part of the Abruzzo region? Is it?"
Molise is a tiny little Italian …

The unexplored, little-known Abruzzo region its food experiences - Episode 135

January 3rd, 2023

31:14

Don't miss the unexplored, little-known Abruzzo region!
The Abruzzo region offers an abundance of history, culture and Abruzzo region food …

Neapolitan Pizza deliciousness, Italy's super power - Episode 134

December 19th, 2022

23:52

Neapolitan pizza-making is the ultimate proof that Italy's super power is deliciousness. It's on the UNESCO intangible world heritage list.
Want to …

Italian Honey the Honey Sommelier - Episode 133

December 14th, 2022

35:45

The fantastic world of honey and the many things you probably don't know about it!
Did you know that almost all beekeeper’s honeybees are Italian?
Or that only the female bee produces honey and she produces a mere 1/12 …

Italian Christmas Cookies and Holiday Desserts - Episode 132

December 6th, 2022

21:28

One of the joys of the Holiday Season is baking cookies, and other delicious treats. They make great gifts and are a pleasure to bring to the table …

Your need-to-know WINE PAIRINGS for hard to pair winter ingredients - Episode 131

November 23rd, 2022

29:39

Some of the tastiest winter ingredients for the holidays are also the most difficult to pair with wine. Sometimes they're served savory and sometimes …

Olive Oil Harvest at Flavor of Italy - episode 130

November 8th, 2022

22:15

Wondering what actually goes on during an olive oil harvest in Italy? Join me for our olive harvest at Flavor of Italy in Rome, and as we ready the …

Best Thanksgiving pies and tarts for 2022 - Episode 129

October 31st, 2022

22:30

If you're looking for delicious pie recipes for your Thanksgiving holiday spread I have you covered!
Add our new and unique pie and tart recipes to …

The Cilento: a secret coastal gem south of Rome - Episode 128

October 5th, 2022

27:54

The Cilento: a secret coastal gem south of Rome & Naples - archaeological wonders, unparalleled beauty, pristine beaches, delicious seafood...do …

3 things you don't know about cheese - but should! - Episode 127

September 13th, 2022

36:24

3 things you don't know about cheese..but should!
For example: Did you know that ALL cheese over 60 days old has ZERO lactose? It's great news for …

Italian-American stories and the Italian Enclaves - Episode 126

August 20th, 2022

22:51

The rich and multifaceted story of Italian-Americans, Italian immigrants in the U.S. and the Italian Enclaves Historical Society backstory
Ray …

Basilicata: Italy's undiscovered region - Episode 125

August 9th, 2022

36:01

If you're looking for a spectacular and still undiscovered region in Italy to explore look no further than Basilicata.
On author Karen Haid's website …

Your top must-know tips on ordering coffee in Italy - Episode 124

August 2nd, 2022

37:25

Here are your top must-know tips on ordering coffee in Italy!

Two Italian coffee aficionados tell you exactly what you need to know about Italian …

14 Hidden Gems in Rome - Episode 123

July 25th, 2022

35:49

Stuff you probably DON'T know about Rome!
Elyssa Bernard from Romewise and I have lived in Rome for decades and know the Eternal City inside and out. Here are 14 Hidden Gems in Rome that are off the beaten path for most …

Top things to do in the Jewish Ghetto, Rome - Episode 122

July 16th, 2022

35:03

Rome’s Jewish Ghetto is an often overlooked treasure of Rome. This neighborhood is rich in archaeological and cultural heritage, delicious …

12 Rosé Wines you have to drink this Summer - Episode 121

July 11th, 2022

33:21

Although Italy is a bit late to the rosé wine party it's producing some spectacular rosé wines that you have to try! 
First of all a good rosé wine …

Best summer reads with an Italian twist 2022 - Episode 120

July 6th, 2022

17:59

Are you wondering what you should read this summer? If you love Italy I've got you covered with this great selection of books! 
Brand new author C. …

The Joy of Gianduia Chocolate in Torino - Episode 119

June 25th, 2022

27:05

The Joy of Gianduia Chocolate from Torino was born from necessity centuries ago: a brilliant creation, with a luscious texture and flavor profile of …

Farm to Table homestyle pig butchering in Northern Tuscany 2 - Episode 118

June 20th, 2022

26:51

Find out how Armando and friends slaughtered and broke down a pig and made all kinds of pork delicacies over the span of one morning in his mother's garage. The delicious pork products they made included luscious …

Six surprising facts about Rome's Trevi Fountain - Episode 117

June 10th, 2022

36:19

The Trevi Fountain is on everyone's Rome bucket list, BUT there are six surprising facts about the Trevi Fountain you’ve never heard before. Tune in to find out!
Head to the Flavor of Italy website for all the details, …

Food Memories 2 - Episode 116

June 6th, 2022

21:47

Some vibrant food memories from childhood and the science behind them.
And some favorite Italian recipes like pasta alla carbonara and why some cooks like to modify classic recipes and others are diehards and stick …

Rome Chamber Music Festival debut at the Teatro Argentina - Episode 115

May 30th, 2022

28:07

Are you visiting Rome this summer and wondering what to do? If you'd like a unique, truly Roman experience then head to one of Rome's theaters for …

Your Carbon Footprint some surprising things you need to be aware of - episode 114

May 23rd, 2022

29:56

Your carbon footprint and some surprising things you probably don't know but should be aware of. For example:
*Should you replace old appliances …

4 Summer recipes to check out for 2022 - Episode 113

May 16th, 2022

28:35

4 Summer Recipes to check out for 2022: easy Italian recipes that make the most of great summer ingredients.
And that's not all:
There's a round-up of more easy summer recipes,
Summer pasta recipes to check out, and

Eggs in Italy: what you need to know - Episode 112

May 9th, 2022

28:31

Eggs in Italy – what you need to know, plus some curiosities about Italian eggs that'll surprise you: why are Italian eggs never refrigerated? Why …

Venice: insider's guide to the best wines + 4 wineries to visit - Episode 111

May 2nd, 2022

36:15

If you want to know all about local Venice wines then don't miss this episode!
Like the Venissa winery right in the heart of the Venice Lagoon. Make a day of it: the winery is a special and unique place to visit with a …

The Apollo and Daphne myth reimagined in a contemporary suspenseful debut novel, The Latinist - Episode 110

April 25th, 2022

44:30

The Latinist is a modern day reimagining of the Apollo and Daphne myth, a page-turning suspense novel of power, ambition, love and obsession. The …

5 artisanal Italian designers you need to know - Episode 109

April 18th, 2022

36:18

Five artisanal Italian designers you need to know: Manfredilab Rome, a shared venue to showcase 5 women Italian designers.

Manfredilab, Rome - where …

Pastiera Napoletana, a traditional Naples Easter cake from the 16th century - Episode 108

April 12th, 2022

25:04

Whenever I'm in Naples I make sure to head to a Neapolitan pastry shop so I can pick up some of the very best of Neapolitan pastries like Pastiera …

A brand NEW fresh and crisp organic Lazio white wine - Episode 107

April 3rd, 2022

33:24

Jacobini wine is a NEW fresh and crisp organic IGP white wine, produced in the rolling hills of Ariccia just south of Rome in the Lazio region.
The …

Archaeo culinary tours to Italy for a travel twist! - Episode 106

March 28th, 2022

25:40

Culinary tours tend to be repetitive so why not add a unique twist to your fabulous food week in Italy? 
Think about this: Italy is tied for the …

Mystery and intrigue in Venice: Tintoretto and the Paradise - episode 105

March 19th, 2022

37:32

Mystery and intrigue in Venice are the backdrop for Rob Samborn's debut novel about souls trapped in Tintoretto's Paradise and a Venetian secret …

Real American Bagels in Rome at Beehive Bagels - Episode 104

March 14th, 2022

34:16

A "pandemic pivot" born out of necessity turned into a whole new business, Beehive Bagels.
Beehive Bagels delivers real American bagels in Rome and …

The Via Elisa Authentic Italian Pasta company its backstory: from delicious pasta to financial crisis waste management - Episode 103

March 7th, 2022

44:12

Elisa's goal was to share authentic Italian pasta with Americans so they could experience delightful and delicious Italian pasta: fresh egg-based …

Anchovies the #1 Umami Bomb + the Top 10 Must-try Anchovy Recipes - Episode 102

February 28th, 2022

35:09

Anchovies are the number one umami-rich food and there are all kinds of ways to incorporate anchovies into your recipes – as the protagonist or as an almost imperceptible magic ingredient.
Anchovies are one of the most …

Who rings YOUR bell? Episode 101

February 20th, 2022

22:25

In the case of church bells in Rome it's unlikely there's anyone ringing the bells up in the bell tower because almost all Roman churches now have an …

Best 10 Italian food podcasts you must follow in 2022 - Episode 100

February 14th, 2022

23:52

This week the Flavor of Italy podcast hit a milestone: 100 episodes! We've been celebrating all week – head to the show notes  to find out how we've been celebrating!
AND a special Thank You to Feedspot for including …

The top guide to the best Lazio wines - episode 99

February 6th, 2022

45:34

Lazio is starting to rock as a wine producing region with some wonderful Lazio wine producers doing great things to raise the profile of Lazio wines. …

Cruising the Amalfi Coast with Blue Star Positano - Episode 98

January 31st, 2022

33:03

I'm an Italian coast and island person and I loved chatting with Elisabeth, Blue Star Positano owner about their private boat tours, daylong cruises and boat rentals that offer unforgettable Amalfi coast experiences.

Cooking and traveling with Ursula Ferrigno - Episode 97

January 22nd, 2022

30:51

Cooking and traveling with Ursula Ferrigno: Italian culinary educator, cookbook author and leader of occasional small group tours to Italy.
Ursula’s …

Pamela Sheldon Johns: cookbooks, food itineraries, Tuscan accommodation and delicious organic olive oil - episode 96

January 18th, 2022

34:48

Pamela Sheldon Johns - travel itineraries, Tuscan accommodation, organic olive oil and cookbooks.
Pamela and her husband Johnny own and run Poggio …

Food historian and cookbook author Francine Segan - Episode 95

January 11th, 2022

34:40

Listen to today's fascinating chat with food historian and cookbook author Francine Segan: she's written six cookbooks and lectures worldwide on Italian food topics.
Mario Batali says that "food historian and author …

Is Venice disappearing? Probably yes. - Episode 94

January 2nd, 2022

37:32

The Flavor of Venice is cicchetti and an ombra (small glass of wine), chocolate & coffee tastings, Murano glass, Burano lace and color, gondolas.

The Joy of Fly Fishing in Italy - Episode 93

December 28th, 2021

24:57

Until I came upon Kenneth R. Rosen's article, the Joy of Casting in Italian Waters, I'd never associated the pleasure of fly fishing with Italy. It turns out that fly fishing is indeed a passion throughout Italy and …

Baj Panettone - made with 100 year old mother yeast - Episode 92

December 21st, 2021

32:50

The historic holiday Baj Panettone is made with a 100 year old mother yeast. Cesare Baj, the 7th generation owner of the Baj Panettone company, …

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