004: Renovating an ancient villa in Italy
You'll learn what it was like for Paul and Steven as they discovered and renovated an ancient villa in Italy to the villa rental it is now.
You’ll discover:
Why you shouldn’t buy alcohol at Duty Free at the airport
What construction is like in Italy
Updates on our project that includes a cooking school, restaurant, bar, and store
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009: Italian ancestry and discovering your heritage
This is the second part of our interview with John and Angela Cahill. This time we talk a bit about our other day trips south to Gallipoli and Lecce, and then we get into what you can do if you are looking to research your Italian heritage while visiting Italy.
You’ll learn:
About our trip to Porto Selvaggio, which Angela calls...
027: Is an Italian woman’s place only in the kitchen?
What role do Italian women play in their society? How about American women? Does it differ? Joe and Andrea Lathe-Vitale return for the second part of our sit down with them around the kitchen table. Things got a little political and we discussed a bit how we have seen women's places in Italian culture and society.
Topics we cover:
A couple...
042: Orecchiette with broccoli rabe
Orecchiette with broccoli rabe is one of the signature dishes in Puglia. In this podcast, Paul and I are joined by Anna Vocino as we talk all about this amazing dish.
Topics we cover:
How long it's been since Anna's last visit in person
How Paul and I are getting married now that gay marriage is recognized in Italy
The...
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...
032: Traditional Italian Food — what NOT to do when it comes to Italian food in Italy
There are lots of "rules" when it comes to traditional Italian food. And what you may think would be the same for Italian food in the states can be very different than what you'll find in Italy. Here are 14 things to never do when cooking or eating in Italy. Note: We base our conversation a lot off...
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...
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...
021: If you love seafood and beaches, you’ll love Puglia, Italy
The second part of our Puglia coast series we cover Puglia beaches and the southern coastal towns of Puglia, including Bisceglia, Molfetta, Giovinazzo, Poliganano A Mare, and Monopoli, Otranto, Leuca, Gollipoli, Porto Selvaggio and one of the world’s most amazing places to take a swim. So put bring your appetites and bathing suits, and join us on this tour...
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...
