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.
Topics we cover:
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...
006: Local Italian flowers, foraging for mushrooms, and more!
Experience another typical week in the life of an Italian, where we talk all about the amazing flowers from Terlizzi, foraging for mushrooms, putting in new stone floors and more!
You’ll hear:
Where the word “ciao” comes from
That Terlizzi, our nearby town, is one of the largest producers of fresh cut flowers
The florist from Terlizzi actually supply the Vatican with their...
063: Caremongering, the virus, and gardening — oh my!
The title pretty much says it all. We talk a little more about the coronavirus in Puglia and how Italians are dealing with things. Luckily the medical system here is very good.
We talk Caremongering. A wonderful movement started in Canada. Essentially, it is a movement encouraging acts of kindness or assistance, especially to...
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...
034: Easter in Italy — Mama Cappelli’s Easter memories
Easter in Italy
Last year we did a whole podcast covering some of the strange and mysterious customs we've experienced in Italy during holy week. You can find that here: https://livingvillacappelli.com/easter-in-italy/
This year, we sat down with Paul's mother so she could tell us how they used to celebrate Easter when she was young. She shares some recipes, memories and laughs.
Here's...
017: An Italian feast you have to see (or hear) to believe
Learn all about the feast of the Madonna of Sovereto in Terlizzi and Sovereto in Puglia, Italy. From carts several stories tall to shepherd boys, you’ll feel like you’re in the middle of the celebration. So pour yourself a glass of wine and enjoy the festivities!
Topics we cover:
The change in Italian clothing in August
The difference between a feast and...
036: Sun-Dried Tomato Spread
Sun-Dried Tomato Spread is probably a product you're not very familiar with, mainly because, as far as we know, we're one of the few people who make it. So we're making a quick episode, as requested by listeners, to explain this product.
We'll explain exactly what it is, why you might want to use it, and how you might use...
060: Italian Villa Projects
In this podcast, we catch you up on the projects we’ve been doing at the villa during our “off time” without guests. From major new interviews to unexpected construction, we’ve had a lot going on.
Topics we cover:
• Paul’s interview on CBS Sunday Morning about olive blight in southern Puglia...
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...
