Flavor of Italy podcast

Wendy Holloway
  • 4.8 (53)
  • Places & Travel
  • Updated Weekly

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.

  1. 1d ago

    Celebrating 300 Episodes of the Flavor of Italy Podcast

    Reaching 300 episodes of the Flavor of Italy Podcast feels both surprising and deeply rewarding. When I recorded my first episode, I had no idea where this Italy podcast would take me. I simply wanted to share my love of Italy's food, wine, culture, travel, and people with an English-speaking audience. Three hundred episodes later, I've had conversations with bestselling authors, chefs, winemakers, artisans, historians, photographers, and people who have completely reinvented their lives by moving to Italy. Looking back, what stands out most is not the number 300, but the extraordinary people and experiences that have made the Flavor of Italy Podcast such an important part of my life. Thank you to every guest who has generously shared knowledge, experiences, and stories. Thank you to every listener who has spent time with me while driving, cooking, walking, gardening, or relaxing at home. Thank you to those who comment on blog posts, subscribe on YouTube, join me on Substack, and share episodes with friends and family. When I started the Flavor of Italy Podcast, I could never have imagined where it would lead. It has introduced me to extraordinary people, deepened my understanding of Italy, and even strengthened my efforts to bring a long-awaited cookbook project closer to publication. Three hundred episodes later, my curiosity remains as strong as ever. Italy continues to surprise me, inspire me, and teach me something new every day. I hope you'll continue listening as we begin the next 300 episodes together.

    27 min
  2. You Might Also Like: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

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  3. Jun 2

    Italian Republic Day: The Vote That Changed Italy Forever

    Every year on June 2, Italy pauses to celebrate one of the most important moments in its modern history. Across the country, Italian flags appear on balconies, official ceremonies take place in cities and towns large and small, and in Rome the skies are filled with the colors of the national flag as the Frecce Tricolori soar overhead. For many Italians, it is a welcome holiday that signals the arrival of summer, but Italian Republic Day is far more than a day off from work. It commemorates a decision that fundamentally changed the nation and shaped the Italy we know today. What makes Italian Republic Day (Festa della Repubblica) particularly fascinating is that it is not a celebration of the country's founding, nor does it commemorate a military victory or a declaration of independence. Instead, it marks the anniversary of a democratic choice made by ordinary citizens in the aftermath of World War II. On June 2 and 3, 1946, Italians went to the polls and voted to abolish the monarchy and establish a republic. In doing so, they helped define the future direction of their nation at a moment when the country was still struggling to recover from one of the most difficult periods in its history.

    22 min

  4. May 26

    Italian Festivals: a different way to experience Italy beyond the Tourist Trail

    Italian Festivals are a different and joyful way to experience Italy beyond the Tourist Trail: town squares filled with music, local communities gathering to celebrate the harvest, patron saints.... Italy is a country that celebrates with extraordinary enthusiasm, and one of the greatest pleasures of living here is discovering just how deeply these traditions are woven into everyday life. Visitors often arrive with a familiar checklist in mind - Rome's monuments, Florence's art, Venice's canals, perhaps the Amalfi Coast or Tuscany's vineyards - and while those places are undeniably magnificent, there is another side of Italy that many travelers never fully experience. That Italy reveals itself in town squares filled with music, in church processions that have taken place for centuries, in celebrations tied to local harvests, and in communities gathering to honor traditions that remain central to their identity. In my recent Flavor of Italy podcast conversation with travel writer Katerina Ferrara, we explored exactly this world of Italian festivals, and it was a conversation that reminded me just how special these experiences can be for anyone wanting to connect with a more authentic side of Italian life. The blog post that accompanies this episode is full of photographs and links to help you get started with your own Italian Festival exploration!

    26 min

  5. May 19

    Polignano a Mare, Puglia: A Local's Guide to One of Southern Italy's Most Beautiful Coastal Destinations

    Why Polignano a Mare, Puglia Belongs on Your Travel List If you've been dreaming about southern Italy, there's a very good chance that Polignano a Mare, Puglia is already somewhere on your radar. Even if you don't immediately recognize the name, you've almost certainly seen photographs of it: whitewashed buildings dramatically perched on limestone cliffs above the Adriatic, impossibly blue water below, and terraces that seem suspended between sea and sky. It's one of those places that looks almost too beautiful to be real. But as stunning as Polignano a Mare is, what makes it truly memorable goes far beyond the view. This is a place where food traditions run deep, where local markets still reflect the seasons, where olive oil is part of daily life rather than a luxury, and where a traveler can experience Puglia in a far more meaningful way than simply checking scenic spots off a list.

    24 min

  6. May 13

    Italian Wine Without the Intimidation: Kate Leahy's Inviting Guide to Italy in a Glass

    Italian wine inspires passion, curiosity, and, for many people, a fair amount of confusion. Even devoted wine lovers can feel overwhelmed when faced with Italy's astonishing range of native grape varieties, regional traditions, appellations, and bottles whose labels sometimes seem to raise more questions than answers. Unlike wine cultures built around a relatively smaller group of internationally recognized grapes, Italy's wine identity is gloriously complex, shaped by geography, history, climate, and deeply local traditions that can shift dramatically from one valley to the next. That's precisely what makes Italian Wine: The History, Regions, and Grapes of an Iconic Wine Country, co-authored by Kate Leahy and Shelley Lindgren, such a genuinely useful and engaging book. In our recent podcast conversation,  Kate and I talked not only about the book itself, but about why Italian wine remains one of the most fascinating, and sometimes misunderstood, wine cultures in the world. Listen to the episode and don't forget you can also watch the upcoming YouTube version of the episode!

    29 min

  7. May 5

    Davide Cenci Rome, A 100-Year-Old Family Business at the Center of Italian Style

    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 is still run by the same family today. The story behind Davide Cenci Rome starts in Umbria, where Davide's great-grandmother sold fabrics at local fairs in the early 1900s. That background in textiles and direct customer interaction shaped what came next. Her grandson, who later opened the Rome store in 1926, took that experience and applied it in a much larger setting. He chose a location near the center of political and cultural life in Rome, and that decision has defined Davide Cenci Rome ever since. The store has expanded over time within the same footprint, growing into a substantial retail space while maintaining its original address. In a city like Rome, where location plays a major role, that consistency has clearly paid off. Today my interview was with this generation's Davide Cenci, about the company's history and some brand new initiatives…

    23 min

  8. Apr 28

    Dream of Italy with Kathy McCabe

    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 a trip might become something much deeper than a vacation. That's exactly what happened to Kathy McCabe, founder of Dream of Italy, when she first traveled to Italy with her mother to search for her grandfather's ancestral hometown. Her grandfather had dreamed of finding that village for most of his life. Kathy and her mother found it, and just 36 hours later, he passed away. As Kathy told me in our conversation, it felt almost metaphysical, as though her grandfather had left Italy to her. What began as a personal journey soon became a lifelong obsession, and in 2002 Kathy founded Dream of Italy as a travel magazine and membership website. Today, more than two decades later, Dream of Italy has grown into a rich travel platform with more than 210 magazine issues, PBS television series and specials, travel planning services, moving-to-Italy resources, and now an expanding presence on YouTube and Substack.

    29 min
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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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  • Creator
    Wendy Holloway
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2020 Wendy Holloway
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    Flavor of Italy podcast

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