Episodes
June 3, 2024
Blockchain Tech: Tracking the True Taste of Italy with Giuseppe Coletti
We explore the intersection of tradition and technology in authentic Italian food with the company Authentico based in Naples, Italy. Led by Neapolitan engineer Giuseppe Coletti, it leverages blockchain to ensure transparency...
May 31, 2024
Andrea Guastella brings Authentic Italian Pastries to New Jersey
Andrea Guastella, a Pastry Chef at L’Arte della Pasticceria in Ramsey, New Jersey, discovered his passion for food preparation in his hometown of Ragusa, Sicily. Despite initially pursuing political science, his love for Sici...
May 27, 2024
Chiara Tosi’s Sensory Journey of Italian Food
Chiara Tosi is a very passionate Italian professional food & wine taster. She lives in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy, where “passion is her profession.” Through her business, Il Gusto al Centro, she educates and sup...
May 24, 2024
Discovering Lactose-Free Italian Cheeses
Did you know that some Italian cheeses are lactose-free? In this episode, you’ll discover which ones are lactose-free, or at least very close. Also, we’ll discuss how to recognize these cheeses as you shop in the supermarket....
May 20, 2024
Life, Liberty, and the Prosciutto Happiness
What exactly is prosciutto? In this episode, we discuss the history of prosciutto and the different types that exist in Italy. Furthermore, we offer a useful tip to understand for the next time you are in Italy and want to or...
May 17, 2024
Parmesan Cheese is Not What You Think
Parmesan is sometimes used erroneously when referring to Parmgiano Reggiano. In this episode, we discuss the differences between Italian sounding Parmesan and the authentic Italian Parmigiano Reggiano. We also offer tips on w...
May 13, 2024
In the heart of Italy's Food and Motor Valley
Emilia Romagna is celebrated as the "Food Valley" due to its abundance of PDO and PGI certified products, and within Emilia Romagna Modena is the province with the most protected products. The PDO and PGI certifications ensur...
May 3, 2024
Welcome to Italy's "Food Valley"
Emilia Romagna, known as Italy's "food valley," boasts the highest number of protected culinary products in the country, including Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma. This region is renowned for globally beloved dish...
April 29, 2024
Brief History of the Introduction of Italian Food to the US
Italian food in the United States has become popular and widespread, originating from the early 19th century when Italian immigrants brought their culinary traditions to the country. Over time, Italian-American cuisine evolve...
April 26, 2024
Decoding Italian Eateries: Trattoria, Osteria, Ristorante
What options do you have when dining out in Italy? From quick street food to leisurely sit-down meals, Italian dining offers a spectrum of experiences. From the trattoria, to the osteria, and finally the ristorante, each eate...
April 22, 2024
Tips for your next trip to Italy
This episode is about essential tips for eating out in Italy. From understanding meal schedules and tipping customs to embracing the structure of Italian meals and respecting regional specialties. Remember, quality reigns ove...
April 19, 2024
What is terroir and why is it important?
Terroir encompasses the unique blend of environmental factors that shape the characteristics of agricultural products. These factors, including soil, climate, landscape, and farming practices, define the essence of a place, i...
April 15, 2024
National Day of Made in Italy
Over five centuries since Leonardo da Vinci's birth, Italian creativity embodies the Made in Italy brand, rooted in a Renaissance fusion of science, nature, and industry. The Made in Italy Framework Law protects this legacy, ...
April 12, 2024
Italian farmers stage border checks against fake Italian products
On April 8 and 9, 2024, the Italian farmers association Coldiretti organized a large demonstration involving thousands of its members at the Brenner Pass between Italy and Austria. They conducted inspections alongside police ...
April 8, 2024
How to identify an authentic Italian restaurant
Today we talk about how to identify an authentic Italian restaurant outside of Italy. We also discuss some "red flags" to look out for, which would indicate an Italian sounding restaurant.
April 5, 2024
Special guest Marco Avigo (Master Sommelier)
Special guest Marco Avigo is a Master Sommelier is a highly experienced figure in the wine industry. He became the youngest Master Sommelier in 1986, graduating from the Italian Sommeliers Association in Milan. He has also ac...
April 1, 2024
Tips for choosing a quality pasta
Not all pasta is created equal, and there are a few things you should take into consideration when choosing a quality pasta such as ingredients, texture, and production method.
March 29, 2024
What is the Colomba di Pasqua (Easter Dove)?
The Colomba di Pasqua (Easter Dove) is Italy's Easter dessert, which is similar to the Christmas Panettone. In this episode, we discuss a couple of legends behind the Colomba, what the Colomba is, and when it began to become ...
March 25, 2024
What is the red and yellow logo?
You've probably seen it on some Italian products, however maybe you don't know exactly what it is. That red and yellow DOP (or PDO in English) logo is more than a fancy seal, it is a guarantee that a product has a strong conn...
March 22, 2024
Have you been duped?
This episode is about the value of Italian sounding products around the world, and what to look for to understand if the product is really Italian or Italian sounding. Furthermore, we explore common things that are written o...
March 19, 2024
The Legend of the Zeppole di San Giuseppe
March 19th is St. Joseph's Day, and is also Father's Day in Italy. With this comes the delicious pastry known as Zeppole di San Giuseppe. We explore this Italian tradition of Zeppole di San Giuseppe and discover the origins o...
March 17, 2024
Who am I and why Stop Italian Sounding?
My mission with Stop Italian Sounding is to educate about the differences between real vs Italian sounding food and beverage products.
This episode will cover:
Who I am and why Stop Italian sounding
What I plan to do for fu...