Episode 7: Pastiera Napoletana: guest Francesco Russo, Neapolitan pastry chef
This week I delve into the history and traditions surrounding the pastiera napoletana a traditional celebration cake from Naples, and discuss its significance with my guest Francesco Russo a Neapolita...
31 Jan 202135min
Episode 6: Tiramisù
This week I talk about Italy's most famous dessert the tiramisù which has recently become the subject of a bitter dispute between the Italian regions of Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Support the s...
24 Jan 202119min
Episode 5: Pizza Margherita
This week I talk about how the origins of the queen of Neapolitan cuisine that took the world by storm. If you enjoyed this episode, want access to exclusive extras, and to help me make more, please ...
17 Jan 202115min
Episode 4: Caffè
This week, the story of how coffee took Italy by storm, establishing itself as the country's favourite drink and making Italy's way of serving it the most famous in the world. If you liked this episo...
10 Jan 202118min
Episode 3: La Befana
This week we talk about La Befana, a uniquely Italian festival which takes place on January 6 and is relatively unknown outside Italy. If you liked this episode please rate and leave a review on Apple...
3 Jan 202116min
Episode 2: Baccalà
This week, how Italy, a country literally surrounded by fish, went crazy for preserved fish from thousands of miles away. If you liked this episode please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. S...
27 Dec 202015min
Episode 1: Panettone
This week, the history of the panettone, Italy's archetypal Christmas cake which has taken the world by storm. For my favourite homemade panettone recipe see https://www.christinascucina.com/perfect-i...
20 Dec 202017min
