That Was Delicious Brooke Eliason

Kacie Rose had always dreamed of coming to Italy, but when she finally took the plunge and visited for the first time on a solo trip in 2018, she had no idea that as she says, in true Lizzie McGuire fashion, she would meet the love of her life. Fast forward to 2024 and Kacie is now a full-blown content creator and Italy expert, sharing her wisdom and day-to-day life with over a million of her adoring fans online. 
 
Today in this episode of That Was Delicious, we discuss Kacie’s story of how she ended up living full-time in Italy, some of the culture shocks she had (and still has) living in Italy, tips for travelers coming to Tuscany, and her brand new book: You Deserve Good Gelato. 
 
Resources:
 
Cascine Market (Tuesdays)
 
Mercato di Sant’Ambrogio
 
Vivoli
 
La Sorbettiera
 
Pino’s Sandwiches
 
Trattoria Marione
 
Osteria Cinghiale Bianco
 
Osteria e Vinaino Cicalone
 
Check out Kacie’s website, Kacie Rose Travel
 
Get Kacie’s new book, You Deserve Good Gelato
 
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Julia Scarpaleggia is a Tuscan-born and bred food writer, cookbook author, podcaster, and cooking class instructor. She learned to cook from her grandmother and mother and lives in the countryside in her family house with her husband Tommaso, their beautiful daughter Livia, and two rescue dogs, Noa and Teo.
 
Today on That Was Delicious, we discuss how JulsKitchen.com came to be, what it’s like being a food blogger in Italy, how she started cooking classes, Italian food culture, and so much more.
 
Resources:
 
Check out Giulia’s website, Juls’ Kitchen 
 
Get Giulia’s latest cookbook, Cucina Povera
 
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Natalie Kennedy is a Californian who has been living in Rome since 2010. Although she initially came to the Eternal City for graduate school to study Economics, she shortly after met her now Irish husband, and the rest is history. She regularly contributes to guidebooks, magazines, and her own social media and website, An American in Rome, sharing her love of la dolce vita between pizza slices and gelato breaks.


Today, on the show, we discussed why she decided to live in Rome, her favorite parts of being in the Eternal City, what it’s like to live in Rome with children, and things she wishes she could tell every tourist that decides to visit Italy.


Resources

Forno campo de fiori (http://www.fornocampodefiori.com/)

Antico forno Roscioli (https://www.anticofornoroscioli.it/)

Piatto Romano (https://piattoromano.superbexperience.com/)

Otaleg (https://www.otaleg.com/)

Gunther gelato (https://www.gunthergelatoitaliano.com/punti-vendita/gunther-gelato-italiano-via-dei-pettinari/)

Check out Natalie’s website, An American in Rome (https://anamericaninrome.com/)

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Ruth is a New Yorker and dual Italian American citizen who has lived in Italy for 25+ years with her husband and two children. She is the co-founder and president of the nonprofit Save Vernazza, a founding member of the tourism board for Visit Vernazza, and the owner of Cinque Terre Vacation Rentals where she and her husband have lovingly converted two seafront apartments into stunning properties that guests from all over the world come to stay in. 
 
In this episode of That Was Delicious, Ruth and I discuss her serendipitous story of meeting her now husband in the Cinque Terre decades ago, transitioning her life from the US to Italy, and all things Cinque Terre. If you have dreams of visiting the Cinque Terre or have plans to go there soon, this episode is a must-listen! 
 
Resources
 
Stay at one of Ruth’s properties in Italy: Cinque Terre Vacation Rentals
 
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7 Best Cinque Terre Restaurants

Gabriel Rucker is a chef, husband, father, and has lived in the Portland area for over 20 years. He is a two-time James Beard Award winner and is known nationwide and particularly in Portland for his restaurants Le Pigeon and Canard. On this episode of the chow, Chef Gabriel shares his story of becoming a chef, what the most pivotal steps were in growing his successful restaurants, and several relatable stories about his childhood, personal food preferences, and even his experience with being a completely sober chef.
 
 
Resources
40 Best Restaurants in Portland (https://www.femalefoodie.com/restaurant-reviews/portland-restaurants/)
Canard Funfetti Pancake Recipe (https://www.femalefoodie.com/recipes/canard-funfetti-pancakes-recipe/)
Canard Steam Burger Recipe (https://www.femalefoodie.com/recipes/canard-steam-burgers-recipe/)
Le Pigeon Website (https://www.lepigeon.com/)
Canard Website (https://www.canardrestaurant.com/)
Follow Gabriel Rucker. on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ruckergabriel/)
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Tom Douglas is a husband, father, grandfather, and one of the most beloved chefs not only in his home of the Pacific Northwest but across the entire country. He’s a multiple time James Beard Award winner, the owner of 10 businesses, and a four-time cookbook author. Today on That Was Delicious, we discuss some of the culinary highlights of Tom’s life including his family and home life growing up, how he became one of the best chefs in the country, and the stories behind two of our favorite Dahlia Bakery recipes— the triple coconut cream pie and the Nora Ephron cookies. 
 
 
Resources
Tom Douglas & Co.
Triple Coconut Cream Pie Recipe
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