Uncovering Authentic Italian Food

On April 8 and 9, 2024, the Italian farmers association Coldiretti organized a large demonstration involving thousands of its members at the Brenner Pass between Italy and Austria. They conducted insp...

12 Apr 20245min

Today we talk about how to identify an authentic Italian restaurant outside of Italy. We also discuss some "red flags" to look out for, which would indicate an Italian sounding restaurant. Mentioned i...

8 Apr 20249min

Special guest Marco Avigo is a Master Sommelier is a highly experienced figure in the wine industry. He became the youngest Master Sommelier in 1986, graduating from the Italian Sommeliers Association...

5 Apr 202447min

Not all pasta is created equal, and there are a few things you should take into consideration when choosing a quality pasta such as ingredients, texture, and production method. Mentioned in this episo...

1 Apr 20246min

The Colomba di Pasqua (Easter Dove) is Italy's Easter dessert, which is similar to the Christmas Panettone. In this episode, we discuss a couple of legends behind the Colomba, what the Colomba is, and...

29 Mar 20246min

You've probably seen it on some Italian products, however maybe you don't know exactly what it is. That red and yellow DOP (or PDO in English) logo is more than a fancy seal, it is a guarantee that a ...

25 Mar 20247min

This episode is about the value of Italian sounding products around the world, and what to look for to understand if the product is really Italian or Italian sounding. Furthermore, we explore common ...

22 Mar 20249min

March 19th is St. Joseph's Day, and is also Father's Day in Italy. With this comes the delicious pastry known as Zeppole di San Giuseppe. We explore this Italian tradition of Zeppole di San Giuseppe a...

19 Mar 20245min