058: Real News, Fake Food
In this podcast, we take a dive into the culinary world and explore where there is a lot of “fake food” out there. From doctored extra virgin olive oils and grated cheese to wine and balsamic vinegar, we give you the real news on fake food.
Topics we cover:
• How we’ve had a few podcast fans visit this year, including Kendra...
033: 19 Great Italian Travel Tips
The ol' country is an amazing place to visit, but there's a lot to see and do. So we wanted to provide these easy Italian travel tips for you. While this is not an extensive list by any means, it will give you some basics to help save you time and money when traveling to Italy, and maybe avoid...
019: Are Italian weddings the best in the world?
Learn all about the spectacle of an Italian wedding. From tons of Italian food, to music and dancing, to some interesting traditions, a wedding in Italy is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Find out all about them in this podcast.
Topics you’ll hear about:
Anna Vocino, who does our voice over intro
A little about the nearby town of Bitonto
The funny thing...
056: Jenny Boyd “Rock ‘n’ Roll Nobility”
We are finally back after a very very very busy summer. But we couldn't resist making some time to sit down with one of our guests, Jenny Boyd, and talk to her about creative and music and her book It's Not Only Rock 'n' Roll.
Topics we cover:
• We introduce Jenny Boyd, a recent guest at Villa Cappelli
• She wrote...
012: Traveling in Italy with kids with director Scott Ellis and actor Scott Drummond
We talk with director Scott Ellis and actor Scott Drummond, recent guests at the villa, all about their lives and how traveling in Italy has been, especially with two small children.
Topics we cover:
Ellis’ experience with a naked Bradley Cooper in Elephant Man
What Italians call people with elephantiasis (it’s flattering)
Which craft Drummond prefers, stage or television
Why...
024: Thanksgiving Italian Style — turkey in a brick oven and NO pasta!
How do they celebrate Thanksgiving in Italy? Well, they don't. But WE do! So we invited a bunch of friends and family to join us for an American Thanksgiving here at Villa Cappelli. They were all terrified to come as there was no pasta on the menu, but....
Topics we cover
Paul's new favorite drink for winter, a Manhattan
Why we say...
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...
064: Translating Pasta
We take a lot of pasta names for granted. Sure, we all enjoy “spaghetti,” but do you know what it means? How about “penne” or “fusilli”?
In this podcast, we talk about the names of various pastas. And in many cases how the name describes the shape.
If you want to...
061: Day in the life Running an Italian Villa
In this episode, we try to give you a bit of behind the scenes look at what it’s like to run a villa, especially from the tour and vacation rental aspect.
We cover all sorts of topics, including:
• Breakfasts, as far as what we serve and why a simple breakfast...
020: Why the coast of Puglia, Italy, is the best
In the first part of a two part podcast, you’ll learn all about the northern coastal towns of Puglia and why they are some of the best in the world, including Peschici, Vieste, Margherita di Savoia, Barletta, and Trani. So put on your sunscreen and join us for amazing ports, beaches, seafood and more.
Topics we cover
Our impression of...
