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Flavor of Italy podcast

Wendy Holloway
Italy
Italian Cuisine
Rome
Sicily
Mediterranean Diet
Wine
Italian Food
Italian Wine
Tuscany
Blue Crab
Italian Immigration
Climate Change
Sardinia
Italian American Cuisine
Florence
Giglio Island
Sustainability
Italian Craftsmanship
Cookbooks
Italian Culture

Join Flavor of Italy each week for a look at Italian food and recipes, Italian culture, travel and history through interviews with Italy's cutting-edge creators, food personalities, locals and anyone else who has a fascinating Italian story to share.

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Latest Episodes

Discover the Amalfi Coast by Boat with Blue Star Positano

There's something magical about seeing the Amalfi Coast from the water. The colorful villages clinging to the cliffs, hidden coves, sparkling Mediterranean waters, and breathtaking coastline... more

On October 16, the world celebrates World Food Day, an annual initiative of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). This year, one of its newest Food Heroes isn't an individual farmer, chef, or food entrepreneur. It's an entire co... more

When I talked about Italian cheese with food and travel writer Eleonora Baldwin on the Flavor of Italy podcast, one of the things that struck me was just how much there is to know about a food most of us take completely for granted. Eleonora is a lon... more

The Joy of Salsas Across the Globe: When most of us hear the word salsa, we probably picture something red, tomato-based and perhaps fairly spicy, sitting alongside a bowl of tortilla chips. But salsa is a much bigger world than that. It can be fresh... more

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Recent Guests

Elisabeth Summer
Co-owner of Blue Star Positano, a family-operated boat tour company.
Blue Star Positano
Episode: Cruising the Amalfi Coast: private boat tours with Blue Star Positano - Re-release of February 2022 Episode
Sara Roversi
Social entrepreneur and founder of the Future Food Institute.
Future Food Institute
Episode: Pollica, Italy: A New FAO Food Hero Where the Mediterranean Diet Is a Way of Life
Eleonora Baldwin
Cheese aficionado, food and travel writer, co-owner/co-founder of a travel company
Casa Casamia Tours / AB Cheese TV show
Episode: Three Things You DON'T Know About Cheese - But Should! - Re-release of the September 2022 Episode
Betty Williams
Betty Eats, California cuisine with Mexican and Italian influences
Betty Eats / Betty Eats newsletter and Betty Eats Instagram
Episode: Fresh Homemade Salsas: A World of Flavors from Italy to Mexico to California
Joanna Palmer
Author of La Limone Kitchen Cookbook
Episode: La Limone Kitchen Cookbook: A Celebration of Cooking with Lemons
Ryan Morris
Founder of Food Brilliance, Ayurvedic culinary expert
Food Brilliance
Episode: Bergamo, Italy Food Film Festival: Where Food, Film and Community Come Together
David F. Black
Author of The American Gondolier and the gondola entrepreneur featured in the memoir
Independent author/entrepreneur
Episode: The American Gondolier: How a Crazy California Idea Led Back to Venice
Megan Recce
Food and wine expert, self-described 'food and wine big sister'
Personal brand (Megan Recce)
Episode: Food and Wine Entertaining: Meet Your Food and Wine Big Sister
Margherita Berti
Italian living in the United States, author and language educator
Italian Matters / Italian Grammar Made Easy
Episode: Italian Language and Culture - What Italian Words Reveal About Life in Italy

Host

Michelle DiPietro
Co-host and Italian food expert; contributes culinary expertise and guest collaboration.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 85 ratings
  • This Podcast is my Dream Job!

    If you love Italy…like really love Italy…the links between the history, culture, people, land, and food- this is the ONLY podcast in all of my podcast searching that ticks all the boxes. I love these episodes and Wendy is amazing that she had produced so many episodes every week consistently . You can tell the work, research and passion that goes into it. And being half Italian and living in Italy as an American, she is spot on with so many observations and tips. Thank you Wendy for all that you... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Myfavoriteregion
    United States2 years ago
  • Delicious…

    This podcast is an Italian-lovers dream - full of so many tasty morsels and tidbits of information about a beautiful and fascinating country. I love the way Wendy picks unusual angles in her topics and have learned so much from these episodes. I’ve only listened to a couple so far, but can’t wait to explore more…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AliLalak
    Australia2 years ago
  • My favorite podcast

    I have been listening to dozens of podcasts for a decade. This one never fails to teach me more than I knew about many Italian topics. It is the one I share the most.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    islandcips
    United States2 years ago
  • Love it..although sometimes she let's quests drone on too long v making it a dialogue.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Steve Johnson
    2 years ago
  • Great podcasts

    Wendy’s podcasts are always informative and fun to listen. She explains everything very methodically and I absolutely love her voice - for a podcaster, it’s imperative it be clear and concise. Keep it coming, Wendy. I love all things Italian!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sandman 1211
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise exhaustive research, engaging storytelling, and strong guest lineups.
People appreciate practical tips and vivid cultural descriptions that help them feel connected to Italy.

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Pollica, Italy: A New FAO Food Hero Where the Mediterranean Diet Is a Way of Life
Q: Do the young people from the community tend to stay in the community, or do they, like many people, young people, leave and try to find some kind of a future elsewhere?
Roversi says many young people initially want to leave because marginal areas lack the services of big cities. The Future Food Institute and local partners are developing educational programs, living labs and new businesses to create local opportunities.
Pollica, Italy: A New FAO Food Hero Where the Mediterranean Diet Is a Way of Life
Q: Where exactly is Pollica?
Roversi places Pollica in the Campania region, south along the Cilento coast, within the Cilento area.
Cruising the Amalfi Coast: private boat tours with Blue Star Positano - Re-release of February 2022 Episode
Q: So do you do your boat tours along the Amalfi Coast all year round?
Elisabeth explains that tours stop after the operating license ends around November 1 or 2, and resume in early April. She says many local businesses and ferry services also close during the winter season.
Cruising the Amalfi Coast: private boat tours with Blue Star Positano - Re-release of February 2022 Episode
Q: If you did a half day private charter, let's say, what would be the cost of something like that?
Elisabeth says a four-hour private charter starts at 350 euros for a traditional wooden boat carrying up to eight or nine people. The full-day group tour costs 85 euros per person and includes drinks and towels.
Three Things You DON'T Know About Cheese - But Should! - Re-release of the September 2022 Episode
Q: First off, Eleonora, tell us a little bit about you and exactly what you do, what your work life is, and how you became so cheese enthused.
I'm a food and travel writer who co-owns a tour company focused on immersive culinary experiences. My journey began in cinema, then shifted to writing and cheese as a long-standing passion, culminating in hosting AB Cheese and integrating cheese into my travel offerings.

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Recent guests on Flavor of Italy podcast include:

1. Elisabeth Summer
2. Sara Roversi
3. Eleonora Baldwin
4. Betty Williams
5. Joanna Palmer
6. Ryan Morris
7. David F. Black
8. Megan Recce

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