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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.

Flavor of Italy podcast Wendy Holloway

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 49 Ratings

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.

    Italian Summer Pasta: Recipes and an Ebook

    Italian Summer Pasta: Recipes and an Ebook

    Looking for something new and fresh to up your summer pasta game? Michele Di Pietro and I've got you covered with some tasty easy-to-make summer pasta recipes. Twists on classics...and some new ones to tantalize your guests. For example, have you ever made lemon pesto? Learn this recipe and lots more in today's fun pasta chat!

    • 42 min
    Mount Etna Wines

    Mount Etna Wines

    Mount Etna wines: the dynamic & exciting world of volcanic viticulture, where some of the most intriguing and unique wines in the world are made!
    Have a listen to learn all about this active volcano wine producing region, and what makes these wines so exquisite...

    • 33 min
    Travel Itineraries Italy: From Musicians to Travel Guides

    Travel Itineraries Italy: From Musicians to Travel Guides

    The captivating story of Zeneba Bowers and Matt Walker, classical musicians turned travel enthusiasts. Originally from the United States, this dynamic duo traded their established careers for a new life in Italy, specifically in the quaint town of Soriano nel Cimino near Viterbo. Their journey is not only inspiring but also packed with practical insights for anyone dreaming of a similar adventure.
    Zeneba and Matt have authored four guidebooks covering Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, Italy’s Alpine lakes, and even Ireland. Their books are beloved for steering travelers away from tourist traps and towards immersive experiences in less frequented locales. They emphasize the importance of exploring small towns to truly grasp the essence of a place.
    Listen in for all the details!

    • 34 min
    Eatalian Food Tour in Rome

    Eatalian Food Tour in Rome

    There's a new Food Tour company you don't want to miss in Rome: Eatalian.
    Today Hannah - co-owner and founder -  and I dug deep into the details of the fun and unique Eatalian food tours, brand new this month in Rome.
    Their Dolce Vita food tour in Rome's Via Veneto area is a tour like none other and one you won't want to miss. They have a Heart of Rome tour and a Trastevere tour, each with an Eatalian unique twist. The Eatalian golf cart tour will be coming soon, with a focus on wine tastings throughout the Eternal City.
    Eatalian has set up gift cards in case you'd like to gift one of these tours to a friend or family member who's traveling to Italy.
    These tours are capped at no more than 10 people per tour and are all conducted by outstanding licensed guides.
    Have a listen as Hannah and I chat today all about brand new Eatalian and its backstory!

    • 30 min
    The Marche region: a hidden gem for travelers seeking an authentic Italian experience

    The Marche region: a hidden gem for travelers seeking an authentic Italian experience

    The Marche region of Italy is a hidden gem that deserves more attention from travelers seeking authentic Italian experiences. The website Wonderful Marche is on a mission to share the beauty and charm of this unspoiled region and our chat today is all about this fabulous region.
    Often overlooked in favor of Italy's more famous coastlines, the Adriatic coast, home to the Marche region, offers stunning landscapes and rich cultural experiences. 
The name "Marche" is unique in that it is the only Italian region name in the plural form, reflecting its historical division into several smaller regions, known as marches.
 Join us today as we dig into the details of the Marche region and its undiscovered treasures.

    • 32 min
    Coastal Italian, Amber Guinness

    Coastal Italian, Amber Guinness

    Join me and Amber Guinness in our delightful chat about the essence of the Tyrrhenian Sea through her new book, Italian Coastal. Travel from the Tuscan coast through Lazio, Campania, and northern Sicily, discovering the rich flavors and stories that shape her food philosophy. There are sixty simple yet delicious recipes inspired by coastal Italy. It’s a blend of recipe book, travelogue, and memoir, filled with stunning photography, that’ll bring the magic of the Mediterranean to your table, and in our chat, we delve into some enchanting stories about Italy's coast that you won't want to miss! 

    • 40 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
49 Ratings

49 Ratings

Sandman 1211 ,

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!!

ursulamichelep ,

Ursula

I just found out about Ursula and bought her cookbook Cucina Siciliana, my mother, also named Ursula was so very proud of her Sicilian heritage and carried on all the Sicilian traditions and meals I can’t wait to get my book! Ursula Ferrigano sounds lovely!!

podcast escape traveler ,

Dream of Italy

Great content and host . listen at night before bed and it takes me away to dream of a Italy …

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