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Flavor of Italy podcast

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

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

If you're walking through central Rome near the Pantheon and the Parliament, you're in one of the city's most elegant shopping areas. It's also where you'll find Davide Cenci, a store that has been part of the Roman landscape for a full century and i... more

For anyone who loves Italy, the phrase Dream of Italy has a certain magic to it. It suggests the Italy so many travelers carry in their imagination: hill towns, long meals, local stories, ancestral roots, beautiful landscapes and the possibility that... more

If you love baking, Italy, and the kind of cookbook that offers much more than a stack of recipes, Domenica Marchetti's new book Italian Cookies sounds like a real delight. In this recent Flavor of Italy podcast conversation, Domenica joined me to ta... more

If there is one flavor that quietly defines the Italian table from north to south, it's bitterness. Not harshness, and not austerity, but a layered, balancing bitterness that sharpens appetite, supports digestion, and brings depth to everything from ... more

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Recent Guests

Kathy McCabe
Founder of Dream of Italy
Dream of Italy
Episode: Dream of Italy with Kathy McCabe
Domenica Marchetti
Cookbook author
Episode: Italian Cookies: Stories, Traditions, and Regional Treasures Behind Domenica Marchetti's New Book
Karima Moyer-Nocchi
Culinary historian specializing in Italian food
University of Siena (near Florence)
Episode: Macaroni and Cheese: from Ancient Rome to Modern America
Giacomo Diano
Bell ringer and organist, Rome-based expert on bell towers
Episode: Who Rings Rome's Church Bells...Not Always a Bell Ringer RE-RELEASE
Giulia Scarpaleggia
cookbook author
Author of Cucina Povera and various cookbooks
Episode: Vegetables the Italian Way - Turning Simple and Fresh into Extraordinary
Giulio Tassoni
Owner of Antica Farmacia Reale
Antica Farmacia Reale
Episode: Antica Farmacia Reale - Rome's Oldest Fully Operating Historic Pharmacy
Stefano Pizzolato
Co-owner of Tebro, historic home textiles and nightwear shop in Rome
Tebro
Episode: TEBRO Rome Historic Linen Shop
Lynda Albertson
Executive Director of ARCA
Association for Research into Crimes Against Art (ARCA)
Episode: Crimes Against Art - a complex and global reality
Tom Brugmans
Director of the project creating a comprehensive digital atlas of Roman roads
Aarhus University, Denmark
Episode: Mapping the Roman Roads That Built an Empire

Host

Wendy Holloway
Host of Flavor of Italy podcast

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 States2 years ago

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Fans appreciate authentic, mouthwatering depictions of Italian cuisine and travel insights.
Listeners praise deep research and engaging storytelling that makes Italian culture feel alive.
Episodes consistently deliver varied topics from food to history, making it a go-to for Italian culture lovers.
The host's interviewing style is clear and enjoyable, with guests that add unique perspectives.

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Macaroni and Cheese: from Ancient Rome to Modern America
Q: What is your favorite mac and cheese recipe?
The guest favors historical recipes cooked in meat broth with cinnamon and sugar for authenticity, while also enjoying a Caribbean version like macaroni pie for its cultural fusion and spicy elements.
Macaroni and Cheese: from Ancient Rome to Modern America
Q: Who did you write this book for?
The author explains the book is a history work intended to engage readers with dense information in an accessible way, signposting historical elements through recipes that readers can imagine or recreate.
Macaroni and Cheese: from Ancient Rome to Modern America
Q: Tell us about that.
The guest describes how the book uses macaroni and cheese to tell a broader story about material culture, mobility, and social history, showing how a simple dish reflects class, gender, and race across different eras.
Mapping the Roman Roads That Built an Empire
Q: Tell me what you're going to be doing there.
Ostia is one of those pearls of Roman archaeology where we can see the ancient street plan and understand the harbor infrastructure.
Mapping the Roman Roads That Built an Empire
Q: Is AI involved in this or not?
AI is not involved in this process, but it could be in the future.

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The show explores Italian food, culture, travel, and history through conversations with chefs, researchers, artisans, and locals who share authentic stories and expertise. Episodes blend culinary traditions with broader cultural contexts, offering deep dives into regional specialties, historical milestones, and contemporary Italy, often anchored by first-hand experiences and long-form interviews with people shaping Italian food and heritage. A standout is the consistent curation of guests who illuminate both craft and culture, creating immersive listening for food lovers, travel enthusiasts, and readers curious about Italy's regional identities.

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Flavor of Italy podcast launched 6 years ago and published 267 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Flavor of Italy podcast include:

1. Kathy McCabe
2. Domenica Marchetti
3. Karima Moyer-Nocchi
4. Giacomo Diano
5. Giulia Scarpaleggia
6. Giulio Tassoni
7. Stefano Pizzolato
8. Lynda Albertson

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