In the Flavor of Italy Podcast – Episode 6 I chatted with Julia Griner, accomplished sfoglina and co-owner of Grano & Farina Cooking School in Rome. Julia learned to make pasta sfoglia – sheets of egg and flour dough, (hence the name sfoglina) – in Bologna, Italy and she shared her story with me from…
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Flavor of Italy weekly podcast!
I'm always out and about meeting local farmers & purveyors, restaurateurs & winery owners, and exploring unique accommodation options. I visit new towns and the less traveled areas of the Eternal City, the Lazio region and throughout Italy. Each and every person I encounter has a unique and fascinating story to tell.
Every week I’ll share a unique story or recipe with you. Check out the Podcast section of this website for the show notes from each podcast episode: pictures, useful links and additional information.
Here's just one example of the fascinating people I might be featuring...
This gentleman hails from Diamante in Calabria, which holds its annual hot pepper festival every September. Residents take great pride in stringing their hot peppers to hang on display, and to create delectable recipes using these spicy peperoncini. Recipes includes desserts as well as savory dishes!
Do you have a topic or a recipe you'd like me to cover? Just leave us a comment and I’ll see what I can do!
Cooking in the Time of Coronavirus – Flavor of Italy Podcast Episode 5
Cooking in the Time of Coronavirus – Episode 5 discusses the changes we have made in our style of cooking since “shelter in place” went into effect. People are gravitating towards comfort foods and at the same time are getting more creative with pantry cooking: putting together ingredients they have on hand. In today’s episode…
All About Gnocchi – Flavor of Italy Podcast Episode 4
You may already know and love these delicious little pillows of heaven or you may know nothing about them. Either way today’s Flavor of Italy podcast episode 4 tells you All About Gnocchi from its history and tradition to how to make this luscious dish – and more. Check out these useful links from the…
Food Memories – Episode 3
Food Memories – what are they? Food memories are some of the most evocative that can conjure up vivid memories from way back into childhood. Today my frequent cohost Michele Di Pietro (@mangiawithmichele) and I discuss the phenomena of food memories and exactly why they are so important. We share and discuss some of our…
Coronavirus Lockdown Survival Tips – Episode 2
If you’re struggling with coronavirus and the lockdown (shelter at home policy) you are not alone. Italy was the first epicenter for the coronavirus in Europe and North America and was the first to adopt a nationwide policy of lockdown. My home is in Italy and on today’s podcast episode I share my tips on…
Welcome to the Flavor of Italy Podcast – Episode 1
Welcome to the Flavor of Italy podcast! This short introductory episode will tell you about the content of the podcast. Each week I’ll take a look at Italian food and recipes, Italian culture, travel and culinary history. I’ll also feature interviews with food personalities, locals and anyone else who has an Italian food, travel…