Episodes Archives - Page 9 of 12 - Quatro Fromaggio and Other Disgraces on the Menu

[Thoughts on the Table – 28] Introducing food professional Benedetta Oggero (Miss Bee)

Join me to hear how, after living in the UK for 7 years, Benedetta Oggero, English translator and interpreter by training, went back to her hometown – Turin, Italy – and began a new career as a personal chef and as the founder of Miss Bee, a catering business. Benedetta will be part of Turin Epicurean Capital as an interpreter and cooking instructor.

You can follow Miss Bee on Twitter @MissBeeFoods, Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram.

[Thoughts on the Table – 27] Introducing Paola (a.k.a. PolaM) from ‘An Italian Cooking in the Midwest’

Thoughts on the Table is back with a new guest! Food blogger Paola from An Italian in the Midwest shares her thoughts on what’s key in defining authentic Italian food and reveals how she sources suitable ingredients in the Midwest. In the second part of the interview, Paola talks about the food of her native city – Bergamo (Lombardy), the birthplace of Taleggio and the capital of polenta!

You can follow Paola on Instagram, as well as on Twitter (@ItalianMidwest), and Google+.

[Thoughts on the Table – 26] Introducing Elisa Cerruti from ‘Milk Honey and Rum’

In this episode, Elisa shares her research and discoveries in nutrition. Join us to hear which foods are better for our health, why we should try to vary our diet, incorporate raw unprocessed vegetables and whole grains, and limit the intake of sugar and the consumption of meat.

You can follow Elisa on Twitter @milkhoneyandrum, as well as on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.

[Thoughts on the Table – 25] Introducing food writer Simona Carini from Briciole

In this episode, food writer Simona Carini (Briciole) describes how she made use of both her artistic and her scientific side to learn how to make bread, pasta, and cheese. As she tells her inspiring story, Simona provides some of the details behind her artisan productions and shares her tips for a satisfying learning experience.

You can follow Simona on Facebook, Google+, YouTube, and Twitter.

[Thoughts on the Table – 24] Introducing Lucia Hannau, the organizer of Turin Epicurean Capital

As I mentioned in my latest post, Truffles Uncovered, I will be part of Turin Epicurean Capital, a food literature conference which will take place in Italy in early September. In this episode, I have the pleasure to interview the organizer: Lucia Hannau. Join me to learn more about her background, how she conceptualized the event, and to hear the list of acclaimed writers and food professionals that are going to attend. Finally, don’t miss Lucia’s fascinating description of Turin, its fabulous food, and its many other treasures!

[Thoughts on the Table – 23] Introducing Christina Conte from Christina’s Cucina

As part of the series: Italians of the World, I have the pleasure to interview the author of Christina’s Cucina: Christina Conte, a talented food blogger of Italian descent, born in Scotland and based in Los Angeles.

In this episode, Christina shares what motivates her as a food blogger, including the preservation of traditional Italian dishes. She also reveals one of her sources of inspiration in the development of original recipes.

You can follow Christina’s Cucina on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram.

[Thoughts on the Table – 22] Grandma’s Wartime Memories: Food in Northern Italy

During my last trip to Italy, I had a chance to record an unusual episode featuring Chiara, my grandmother, who just turned 94. She doesn’t have a blog, but nonetheless she has lots to say 🙂 The topic is very serious, life during World War II, but her stories are fascinating and a very important testimony.

Join me as I ask grandma about the times before, during and after the war (naturally, with a special focus on food and cooking) and learn why in wartime it’s “better to be a farmer!”

Since the recording is in Italian and in northern Italian dialect, for the first time on Thoughts on the Table, the episode has been voiced over. I would like to thank Candace Beisel, my wife, for giving grandma her English voice.

Click here for a full transcript of this episode.

[Thoughts on the Table – 21] Introducing Fiona from Nuts About Food

Hi and welcome to Thoughts on the Table! As you may already know, I am just back from a brief trip to Italy. This time, I managed to bring back a special podcast featuring my friend Fiona, an amazing food blogger based in Milan.

Join me as I chat with Fiona about her life in Italy, where she moved from New York as a child. In this episode, Fiona focuses on the food of Milan: from its deep traditions to its growing multiculturalism. In the second part of our chat, Fiona shares what brought her to starting Nuts About Food and what motivates her to continue posting new recipes.

NOTE: In the podcast, Fiona mentions “Mondeghili” and “Riso al Salto“. Follow the links for more info on these traditional Milanese dishes (thanks to Giallo Zafferano and Manu’s Menu).

[Thoughts on the Table – 20] Introducing Frank Fariello from Memorie di Angelina

In this episode, I have the pleasure to interview Frank Fariello, writer of the blog Memorie di Angelina.

Join me as I learn more about Frank and his fascinating journey from his upbringing in an Italian immigrant household, through his 10 years spent in Rome, to his creation of one of the most popular blogs about Italian food on the web!

Click here for a full transcript of this episode.