030: Italian cures for the common cold, fact v. fiction
Italians have some amazing home remedies when you're feeling under the weather. These natural cures have been handed down from generation to generation and for good reason. They actually work. I'll attempt to add a little science to the why and also explore a few traditions that probably won't cure any cold, but are practiced nonetheless.
Note: I should state...
065: Paul Cappelli
So, full warning, this is not a happy one. But I just wanted to say a little about Paul and thank you all for your support.
For those of you that don’t know, Paul Cappelli passed away this year after a short battle with cancer.
From all of us at the...
044: The Amalfi Coastline
Join us on a trip to the Amalfi Coastline, arguably one of the most beautiful places in the world. Learn what we think were definitely the highlights you shouldn't miss.
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It was Paul's birthday recently. So we talk about how you used to not be able to sing Happy Birthday on any television show or movie without...
026: Hot Sauces & Italian Healthcare
Love spicy food? Ever wonder what Italian healthcare (ranked #2 in the world) is like? In this, the first of a two part interview, we discuss both topics with Joe and Andrea Lathe-Vitale. These two are making the big move to Italy as well as making their own line of hot sauces. Finally, near the end of the podcast,...
005: Italian names: nicknames, family names, married names and more
It’s the Italian name game. Paul and Steven start the episode talking about Paul’s trip to Florida, but then quickly progress into a conversation all about names in Italy. You’ll learn all about the funny nicknames in small towns, why married women here don’t take their husband’s last name, and why there are no juniors in Italy.
You’ll learn:
About...
048: Villa Cappelli Guest Chef
After a long hiatus, we are back to give you updates on happenings at the villa from record snow storms to our latest guests. But most importantly, the amazing experience we had — and hope to continue to have — with a guest chef at Villa Cappelli.
Topics we cover:
We hosted our annual Thanksgiving dinner at the villa...
023: Italy has the world’s best sandwich topper (and it’s not ketchup!)
Not ketchup. Not mayo. Not even mustard. We think the world's best sandwich and hamburger topper is our Red Onion Jam (Cipolon'). After a few shout outs to some fans, we tell you just what goes into making this amazing product and what else you can do with it.
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Some help from our fans:
Susan W. who let me...
008: Travel with us to the Gargano
Join us as we interview guests John and Angela Cahill and talk all about our trip to the amazingly beautiful Garagano, the spur of the boot. Hopefully you’ll feel like you took a small trip with us and discover what sites not to miss when you come for real. Plus, you’ll learn how to make our world famous limoncello...
052: Small Town Italian Politics
In this episode, we catch up with some renovations happening at the villa and Paul’s adventure in local small town Italian politics.
Topics we cover:
• How we added three new bathrooms upstairs
• How we saved a lot of time and money by using existing sewer pipes instead of adding in new ones and new construction to our first floor
• How...
013: Destination weddings in Italy with Jeannie Uyanik
Need to plan the perfect destination wedding or event in Italy? Then this episode is for you. We talk with event and wedding planner Jeannie Uyanik, who we recently worked with here at Villa Cappelli, all about what makes for a great Italian destination wedding.
Topics we cover:
Jeannie’s first take on the villa and the importance of communication when planning...
