Uncovering Authentic Italian Food

After a brief hiatus for a trip to Italy and catching up with my school duties as a high school Italian teacher, I’m excited to share my culinary adventure. I explored Rome with my family, savoring cl...

13 Sep 202410min

We address common misconceptions about food counterfeiting and protection. While generic food items like pizza or mozzarella cannot be legally protected against imitation, specific products with desig...

9 Aug 20245min

We clarify that traditional Italian ricotta, often mistaken for cheese, is actually made from recooked whey, the liquid leftover from cheese-making. While cheese is defined as the coagulated curd of m...

2 Aug 20245min

We delve into the use of terms that induce the consumer into associating the local product with a product connected to a specific geographic location, and generic terms.Mentioned in this episode:Liste...

29 Jul 20245min

We delved into the classifications of Italian wines: Vino da Tavola (table wine) is the least regulated and often more affordable, while IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) indicates a wine’s region b...

26 Jul 20248min

This episode emphasizes common marketing tactics like "Imported from Italy," "Packed in Italy," "Made in Italy," and "Product of Italy," clarifying their meanings: the former three do not guarantee It...

22 Jul 20246min

We dive into the vibrant world of Mercato Italiano with Valerio Di Falco, the passionate founder bringing authentic Italian flavors and culture to the heart of Naples, Florida. Discover how Valerio's ...

19 Jul 202438min

Today we discuss the Mediterranean Diet, renowned for its health benefits and inspired by traditional eating habits around the Mediterranean Sea. It emphasizes plant-based foods, whole grains, healthy...

12 Jul 20247min