Food at 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics
We are in the middle of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy—but what do athletes and locals eat in the host towns?In this episode, we take a culinary tour of Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Bor...
13 Feb 8min
Italy’s “Food Police” — Why Some Foods Are Worth Protecting
Italy has a dedicated food police—and it tells us a lot about how seriously the country takes food.In this episode, I explain who the "Carabinieri per la Tutela Agroalimentare" are, what they do, and ...
6 Feb 8min
Italian vs Italian American Cuisine: Two Traditions, Both Worth Respecting
Italian cuisine and Italian American cuisine share the same roots—but they are not the same thing.In this episode, I explore how Italian American cuisine was born from immigration, adaptation, and abu...
30 Jan 8min
"Made in Italy": From Warning Label to Global Food Icon
Today, “Made in Italy” is synonymous with quality—but it didn’t always mean that.In this short episode, I explore the origins of the term “Made in Italy,” how it evolved from a simple country-of-origi...
23 Jan 6min
Why “Eat Real Food” US Food Pyramid Feels Surprisingly Italian
After a long break, I’m back with a short reflection on the new US Eat Real Food pyramid and why it’s a positive step forward.In this episode, I explore how this new US food pyramid "Eat Real Food" em...
16 Jan 6min
What have I been up to and what’s coming up?
What has Stop Italian Sounding been up to lately? What's coming up? Tune in to find out!Mentioned in this episode:Listen Vivacefollow @VivaceMediaNetwork A life well lived is never finished. There is ...
27 Jun 202511min
What makes Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI so unique?
Not all balsamic vinegar is created equal—and most people don’t realize there are two protected types. In this episode, we focus on Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP (Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI)—the m...
23 Mai 202510min
Celebrating Italian Heritage in Action
In this episode, I’m reporting from the Filitalia International Convention—an event dedicated to preserving Italian heritage, language, and culture across generations. Join me as I connect with passio...
9 Mai 202521min
