FLAVORS + kNOWLEDGE

I don't know why we give out chocolates on Valentine's or the connection between the 14 of February and cocoa beans. At first, I thought that maybe chocolate was discovered on that date and remained embedded in the minds of those in love, but after some research, I realized that the two have nothing in common, but maybe a little history could make it entertaining. Saint Valentine was born around 1...

In this episode of F + K the chef talks about legumes. The benefits of legumes are well-known because of their fiber content,  which makes them a food capable of increasing the sense of satiety, a  crucial aspect in the weight-loss diet, but also capable of improving  intestinal regularity. And that’s not all. The fibers nourish the intestinal bacteria. Therefore they perform an eff...

In questo episodio propongo alcune brevi informazioni sul formaggio Montasio. Il Montasio è il prodotto più importante della tradizione casearia del Friuli Venezia Giulia. Similmente all'Asiago Veneto, prende il nome dall'omonimo altopiano che si apre tra le Alpi Giulie, nella zona di Tarvisio. Si ritiene che sia originario del 1200, ad  opera dei monaci dell'abbazia di San Gallo, tutt'ora es...

Bicerin is part of the sweet Savoy tradition. Hot chocolate, coffee, and cold milk cream: three simple ingredients, not mixed but poured in layers in the glass (which only has the name of a  small glass) create a refreshing and not at all cloying drink, an evolution of the eighteenth-century Bavareisa, the breakfast of the Turinese of time, served accompanied by an assortment of bagnà, biscui...

Sapere I Sapori propone la ricetta per le frittelle alla mela. D olce semplicissimo da  preparare, e perfetto per una colazione o un dessert veloce. Le fettine  di mela vengono tuffate in una pastella formata da latte, uova, farina e  lievito, aromatizzata con scorza di limone e successivamente vengono fatte dorare nel burro. In alcune regioni le frittelle di mele sono un  dolc...

The podcast explores the artisanal trade of a talented bread-man on Federal Hill in Providence's Little Italy. Few foods are as fundamental as bread nor as diverse. Italy boasts  350 types of bread -- no surprise from a country with professional bakers since the second century B.C.E. While some incorporate rarer grains such as maize, barley,  or rye, the overwhelming  majority of It...

Sapere I Sapori continua la sua ricerca dei vari prodotti presenti nel territorio nazionale, con un analisi del Panpepato di Terni. Il Panpepato di Terni IGP (Indicazione Geografica Protetta) è un prodotto da forno ottenuto dalla lavorazione di frutta secca, cioccolato, uva passa, canditi, cacao amaro, miele, caffè, spezie, farina. Viene prodotto nellíntero territorio della Provincia di Terni in U...

Flavors + Knowledge talks about the different cooked wines available in Italy. Particularly widespread in Abruzzo and Marche, you can cook wine from the Montepulciano grapes and Sangiovese and Maceratino. Begin by boiling the must slowly (in the past made in copper pots but currently replaced by stainless steel) for about 10/12 hours. During cooking, stir continuously, thus eliminating the foam pr...

Saper I Sapori parla della nascita della pizza Margherita, alla corte del Borbone. Un passaggio di storia e di annedoti pertinenti al cibo piu famoso e riconosciuto al mondo che fa'di Napoli e dei Partenopei il terreno piu fertile di questa storica creativita'.  Sapere + Sapori Podcasts proposti su 10 delle vostre piattaforme preferite ( Host Chef Walter Potenza) Testo completo del podcast su...

Flavors + Knowledge explores the utilization of lemons. In addition to many favorite dishes and applications, lemons are resourceful in the making of lImoncino liqueur and marmalade. Listen to Chef Walter for the detailed recipes that can become your next gift idea and certainly your own delightful pantry culinary friend.   Subscribe to News you can eat 24 Video-Cast on YouTube  .indeedu...

This episode shares the recipe for the newly elected President's favorite pasta. Mr. Biden has a passion for Italian food, specifically pasta. He really cannot resist the smell of fresh tomato sauce. He certainly owes the  Italianate to his wife Jill, an Italian American with roots in the province of Messina, Sicily. Jill cooks several foods based on Italian traditions, and President-elect Jo...

This episode of F + K talks about the art and the science of the Moka coffee. Espresso coffee is not only the most consumed drink in Italy. It is an indispensable daily ritual, linked to the culture, traditions, and habits of Italians. This real institution has now become part of the national identity, globally recognized, and appreciated. The Moka machine was invented in Naples and represented th...

Oggi si parla della Bagna Càuda. La specialità gastronomica più rappresentativa del Piemonte, consumata generalmente come antipasto e a volte anche come piatto unico. Il nome significa letteralmente salsa calda, ed è un condimento originario in particolare delle Langhe, del Roero e del Monferrato, nelle province di Cuneo, di Torino, Alessandria e Asti. Ho anche incluso una facilissima ricetta da f...

Tonight 2020 will end its miserable run that has wholly modified our life. This episode will discuss nine foods used in various countries as a wish of fortune, prosperity, fertility, and overall happiness. Many of these notions come from the Greek or Roman tradition, others come from the East, or simple peasant rites handed down over the years, to which even those who are not superstitious are har...

Sapere I Sapori descrive la classica ricetta per Capodanno in questo episodio. Facile da creare, il tutto sta' nello scegliere i prodotti di qualita' per poter creare un piatto gustosissimo, con delle varie rilevanze storiche quali l'uso delle lenticchie simbolo di fertilita' e benessere. Sapere I Sapori e' il podcast in Italiano, e parte integrante di Flavors + Knowledge Podcast .  Flavors +...

Buongiorno amici: Growing up in Abruzzo in the late 60s was fun and exciting, surrounded by real friends and a family that provided for us three children the best they could offer. Christmas 2020 will generate a strange sensation for obvious reasons, including the inability to travel back home. Italians identify "home," the birth-place location and after so many years of living here in the States,...

Flavors  + Knowledge focuses on some of the food specialties of Northern Italy offered during the Christmas holidays. Christmas is the festival in which traditions are rediscovered and relived. Customs of distant times, handed down from generation to generation, is jealously guarded as if they were precious jewels. Thanks to some holidays, such as Christmas, Easter, and Carnival, the customs...

Flavors  + Knowledge focuses on some of the food specialties of Central Italy offered during the Christmas holidays. Christmas is the festival in which traditions are rediscovered and relived. Customs of distant times, handed down from generation to generation, is jealously guarded as if they were precious jewels. Thanks to some holidays, such as Christmas, Easter, and  Carnival, the cus...

Flavors + Knowledge focuses on some of the food specialties offered during the Christmas holidays. Christmas is the festival in which traditions are rediscovered and relived. Customs of distant times, handed down from generation to generation, is jealously guarded as if they were precious jewels. Thanks to some holidays, such as Christmas, Easter, and Carnival, the customs remain vivid. Cooking is...

Sapere I Sapori descrive alcune delle pietanze piu rilevanti nelle regioni del Nord Italia durante le festivita Natalizie. Le regioni italiane hanno delle cucine molto diverse tra loro. Il Natale è la festa in cui si riscoprono e rivivono le tradizioni. Usi e  costumi di tempi  lontani, tramandati di generazione in generazione, vengono custoditi gelosamente, come se fossero dei...

Sapere  I Sapori descrive alcune delle pietanze piu rilevanti nelle regioni  centrali Italiane durante le festivita Natalizie. Le regioni italiane  hanno delle cucine molto diverse tra loro. Il Natale è la festa in cui  si riscoprono e rivivono le tradizioni. Usi e  costumi di tempi lontani,  tramandati di generazione in generazione,  vengono custoditi  gelo...

Sapere I Sapori esplora la cucina ed i piatti tradizionali del Sud Italia. Il Natale è la festa in cui si riscoprono e rivivono le tradizioni. Usi e  costumi di tempi lontani, tramandati di generazione in generazione,  vengono custoditi gelosamente, come se fossero dei gioielli preziosi.  Grazie ad alcune festività, come quella natalizia, oppure Pasqua e  Carnevale, le usanze r...

Chef Walter Potenza con Sapere I Sapori analizza il tipico salume della Basilicata col  nome Pezzente. Il Pezzente della Montagna Materana è un Presìdio Slow Food , sostenuto dal Gal Le Macine. Lo scopo è di sostenere le piccole produzioni eccellenti che rischiano di scomparire, valorizzando territori, recuperando mestieri e tecniche di lavorazione tradizionali, salvandole dall’estinzione.&nb...

In this episode, F + K Chef Walter explains the recipe for the Migliaccio a classic pastry made during Mardi gras. Migliaccio is a typical Neapolitan dessert popular during Carnevale,  the equivalento to our Mardi Gras. A semolina cake made with ricotta,  eggs, and milk, scented with citrus fruits and vanilla, with a  consistency similar to polenta, creamy and very soft that melts i...

F + K Chef Walter talks about the garlic debate prevalent among garlic aficionados. Suggestions on how to use garlic and much more. When I began cooking professionally in the United States, I soon  realized that garlic was used everywhere, from pasta sauces to ice  cream. Growing up in Italy, I did not eat much garlic and still use it  with caution. When I owned my restaurants, I im...