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• [Thoughts on the Table – 85] Introducing Local Aromas’ Advent Calendar and More

  

  Valeria and Benedetta are back on the show to talk about their 2020 Advent Calendar, a collection of 24 festive recipes, each expertly paired with a wine. Join... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2020 FOOD & DRINK

• [Thoughts on the Table – 84] Introducing Christine from Italian Dish Podcast

  

  My guest today is Christine from Italian Dish Podcast, a fantastic audio project featuring one recipe per episode from Christine's point of view of an American... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2020 FOOD & DRINK

• [Thoughts on the Table – 83] Introducing Cooking with Mamma Marzia Cookbook

  

  Marzia Bellotti Molatore from Bella Cibo introduces her first cookbook titled Cooking with Mamma Marzia - Authentic Italian Recipes for the Whole Family. In... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2020 FOOD & DRINK

• [Thoughts on the Table – 82] Dissecting Ragù Alla Bolognese with Tina Prestia

  

  In this episode, Bologna-based, food instructor and blogger Tina Prestia talks about Ragù alla Bolognese, arguably the most famous and misunderstood Italian... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2020 FOOD & DRINK

• [Thoughts on the Table – 81] Questions Italians in North America Can’t Help But...

  

  In this episode, Thoughts on the Table goes back to its quintessential nature: investigate the difference in food and food culture between Italy and North... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2020 FOOD & DRINK

• [Thoughts on the Table – 80] Dining Out and Traveling During a Pandemic

  

  This is a timely yet overdue episode on the reality of living in a pandemic. Join me and my returning guest Raffaella De Amicis as we look at how our lives... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2020 FOOD & DRINK

• Romano Pepper Soup

  

  Among all vegetables, peppers arguably have the most unique flavor! Romano peppers are sweeter and caramelize wonderfully when roasted, which makes them a... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2020 FOOD & DRINK

• [Thoughts on the Table – 79] Introducing Valeria and Benedetta from Local Aromas

  

  Wine, cheese, and olive oil sommelier Benedetta Bianchini and pastry chef Valeria Bianchini talk about their family company Local Aromas, which specializes in... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2020 FOOD & DRINK

• Ten Years!

  

  Ten years ago, I pushed 'post' for the first time. What a journey! Honestly, I didn't quite know what I was getting myself into, and I am so glad I didn't: I... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2020 FOOD & DRINK

• Home-Baked Sourdough Bread – At Last!

  

  Never would have thought I could obtain these results in my regular oven and without special equipment. But after 11 months of weekly baking, fresh sourdough... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2020 FOOD & DRINK

• [Thoughts on the Table – 78] A Chat with Award-winning Author Andrew Cotto

  

  Andrew Cotto is an award-winning American writer of Italian descent. His latest novel titled Cucina Tipica tells the fascinating adventure of a young American... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2019 FOOD & DRINK

• Nine Years of Blogging, Six of Podcasting

  

  Another year has gone by! After settling down in England, I found myself cooking more and dedicating more time to the podcast. With 17 posts, 10 of which are... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2019 FOOD & DRINK

• [Thoughts on the Table – 77] Celebrating Memorie Di Angelina’s Ten-Year...

  

  Acclaimed food blogger Frank Fariello from Memorie di Angelina is back on the show on the occasion of his first ten years of blogging! In the episode, Frank... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2019 FOOD & DRINK

• [Thoughts on the Table – 76] Introducing Food Blogger Tina Prestia from Tina’s...

  

  Tina Prestia is a food blogger with a fascinating background. She grew up in upstate New York in an Italian-American community (her dad being from Calabria),... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2019 FOOD & DRINK

• [Thoughts on the Table – 75] The Impact of Geographical Indications on the...

  

  As Melinda King puts it, Geographical Indications are a way to legally recognize quality of place, meaning: "it tastes like it tastes because it's from this... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2019 FOOD & DRINK

• Deep Fried Squid (Calamari Fritti)

  

  This is another recipe that I had the opportunity to document during my last Italy visit: deep fried squid. Unlike the potato crusted sea bream dish, calamari... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2019 FOOD & DRINK

• Potato Crusted Sea Bream (Orata in Crosta Di Patate)

  

  During my last Italy trip, I got a chance to document the making of a dish that has become a staple in my family: potato-crusted sea bream. Based on a quick... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2019 FOOD & DRINK

• Deep-Fried Battered Cauliflower

  

  Battered deep-fried cauliflower ('cavolfiore in pastella,' in Italian) is an appetizing side dish which originates in Sicily but can be found in many... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2019 FOOD & DRINK

• Geographical Indications: Italian Food, Made Official Or “Complicated Simplicity”

  

  For the first time in this blog, I have the pleasure to feature a guest post. This article is by enologist, writer, and photographer Melinda King. To know more... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2019 FOOD & DRINK

• [Thoughts on the Table – 74] Commercial Vs. Domestic Kitchens and Italian Food...

  

  Restaurateur and Italian food ambassador Simon Pagotto is back for another great chat! In the first part of the episode, Simon talks about commercial kitchens... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2019 FOOD & DRINK