Today we’re diving into something found on every table, in every kitchen, and deeply woven into Italian culture.

Italy’s liquid gold: olive oil.

After touring a frantoio in the Chianti region and learning firsthand how olive oil is made, we discovered it’s far more complex, and far more similar to wine, than we ever imagined.

In this episode, we’re joined by Katy Lapini from Frantoio Pruneti to explore the culture of olive oil in Italy: how it’s grown, harvested, produced, tasted, and why it means so much more here than most people realize.

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We’re kicking off Season 3 with a destination that almost everyone dreams about but one that also raises a lot of questions: Venice.

It’s a city built on water, filled with history, elegance, and mystery… and it’s also one of the most visited places in the world. So, is it worth it? And if you go, how do you experience the best of it?

We recently returned from a winter weekend in Venice during the early days of Carnevale, and it felt like the perfect time to share a fresh, real-life perspective.

In this episode, we talk about the magic of Venice, how to decide if it fits your itinerary, where to stay, what to see and do, and how to experience the city in a more meaningful and balanced way.

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Today, as our season finale, we’re talking about our favorite topic, FOOD! But not just what’s on the plate.

Italian cuisine is deeply tied to history, family, and daily life. It’s a way of connecting, expressing love, and passing traditions from one generation to the next. So much so that Italian cuisine was recently recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.

In this episode, we go inside Italian food culture: why it’s so different, why it tastes better, and why it matters so much here.

We’re joined by American chef Matthew Cook, who moved to Italy over a decade ago and now teaches Italian cuisine and wine in Florence, while hosting hands-on cooking experiences in Lucca. He shares a thoughtful, grounded perspective on what truly makes Italian food Italian.

If you love Italy, travel, and understanding a place through its food, this episode is for you.

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