The New Cucina Italiana
Evolving Italy’s culinary landscape Journalist, author, baker, the triple threat that is Laura Lazzaroni. Laura unleashed Food and Wine magazine Italian incarnation a few years back, but I met her…
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Culinary Traditions
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Knead only with Grano Farina
Journalist Laura Lazzaroni on Ciao Bella podcast talking The Cucina Italiana - chefs and restaurants reshaping Italy's culinary landscape.
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Rome’s Coffee Tradition with Sant’Eustachio
Sant'Eustachio il Caffe is Rome's very beloved coffee bar. Owner Federica Ricci shares history and secrets of her family's coffee caffe.
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Feasting on the Cilento
Where did Woman Woman go when she came to Italy? The Cilento, a beautiful area south of Napoli, known for its beautiful culture and landscape. Guest: Danielle Oteri. Location: Campania
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A Tale of Chocolate and Torino
Torino is Magic City, especially for its chocolate. Guest: Sandra Salerno, Un Tocco di Zenzero.
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Winemaking in Tuscany’s Castello di Montepò
Biondi Santi is one of Italy's vineyard pioneers, trailblazing in Tuscany for decades. 21st century Biondi Santi is whole new world: Castello di Montepò- wine, history, clones and terroir. Guest: Tancredi Biondi Santi. Location: Tuscany.
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Teasing Tiramisu
What’s soaked in coffee, slathered with mascarpone, and started off as a post-coital snack? Tiramisu, of course!Join Erica as she discovers what makes Tiramisu the pinnacle of Italian desserts with guest Gaia Passi de Preposulo.
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‘Tis the Season . . the Legend of Panettone, Italy’s Mythical Christmas Cake
Don’t ever confuse panettone for fruitcake. Ever. If you tell you me you don’t like panettone (aka the Italian Christmas cake), then I’ll tell you that you’ve never had a…
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Loving Lambrusco with Julia Prestia, Venturini Baldini
Everybody loves Lambrusco! Ciao Bella heads to Emilia Romagna to chat with Julia Prestia, co-owner of Venturini Baldini, a historic estate dating back to 16th century to talk about Lambrusco, organic wines and an ancient acetaia.
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A Classic Tuscany Getaway: Tenuta di Poggio Casciano
Not In Kansas Anymore You know that moment in The Wizard of Oz when Dorothy cyclones from black and white into technicolor? That is what I feel like whenever I…
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Kiss Sicilian Style – Il Bacio di Pantelleria
Sicily is a cornucopia of incredible and unforgettable treats and sweets but there is nothing like il Bacio di Pantelleria, an unforgettable pastry only to be found on the Black Pearl of the Mediterranean. Guest: food writer Salvatore Spatafora. Location: Pantelleria, Sicily.
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Cappuccino and More with Italy’s Caffe Consigliere Damian Burgess
Caffe consultant, co-founder of 3 Coffee Guys, long-time Piemonte resident and all-around coffee expert Damian Burgess spills the beans on what makes Italian caffe and coffee culture so beloved.
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