Episode 138: Cucina Classica - My favourite foodie moments in Italy
Parma, Emilia Romagna - Italy
"Everything had been made honestly, quickly, without frills, but as it should be. It was wholesome, life giving...We had eaten well; we felt well. As we sat in the piazza inhaling our black half inches of double espressi, I felt very happy" - Sybille Bedford, Pleasures and Landscapes
A restorative affogato in Rome - there are too many wonderful moments that I could share on this podcast…..
Welcome to Episode #139:
Today I share some gastronomic highlights from the table in Italy. Italian food has so much to offer, and is a wonderful portal into the culture and the regional dishes. You do not want to miss the opportunity to discover new flavours and specialities of the place you are visiting while traveling.
I love the excitement of ordering the cucina classica or something off the daily menu when I travel. Here are a few of many moments that I have savoured along the way...
Cappelletti in Brodo - pasta in soup heaven at the Trattoria del Tribunale in Parma, Italy
Shownotes:
Revello Pasticcerea and Focacceria in Camogli, Liguria
Trattoria del Tribunale in Parma, Emilia Romagna
Trofie al Pesto at Bar Cavo in Genova
Fried Artichokes at Ba’ Ghetto - Milky, Jewish Ghetto in Rome
Risotto alla Milanese con Ossobuco at Ristorante Marino in Milan
Strada Farini in Parma, Emilia Romagna ( Emilia Romagna - the gastronomic food bowl of Italy)
The joy of traveling to new places (or back to your favourites) is trying the cuisine. In Italy, you are spoilt for choice. There is so much to enjoy and savour. I am a fan of eating seasonally which
There have been wonderful foodie moments in Liguria, I really could just make a whole podcast about Liguria but in the meantime I shared a few memorable pleasures on the Italian Riviera.
Specialita Genovese - Trofie al pesto (this was a sublime lunch at a very chill trattoria near the Genoa Railway Station - Bar Cavo on Via Bali
Revello Pasticcerea and Focacceria has the most sublime focaccia you will taste although most of Liguria is focaccia heaven, so go to Liguria for the good stuff!
Roma, Italy for the fried artichokes - Yum
Grand Travel Moments and Beautiful Italian Food is a never ending journey…..