'Is it me or is EVERYONE in Italy?': An Italian Culinary Guide's take on Food, Cooking and The Italian Islands w/ Katie Parla

Doesn't it feel like everyone is in Italy? I can't be the only one of scrolls social and see's half my feed exploring the cobblestone streets and sinking their teeth into the flavors that distinctively come from Italian Roots. Something about the colors, flavors and charm makes me crave pieces of it in my own dining, my own living, and my own hospitably. Katie Parla was born and raised in the East Coast, in the USA, and as soon as she could made Italy her home. Since then she has been set on exploring the parts of the country that are off the beaten track and educating the everyday cook with the real flavors of Italy. She has taken her knowledge to cooking shows we know and love while also giving private culinary tours that you can book her for on your own vacationWe laughed and connected over topics including: "Is it the algorithm or is everyone in Italy" The hidden gems that everyone should know about as you plan your trip to Italy What should everyone know about travel in Italy, that isn't usually sharedWhat life looks like as a culinary guide What is distinctive about the flavors of the Italian islands vs. main cities American-Italian food How to enhance the quality and authenticity of Italian cooking in our own homesThe role that alcohol plays in preventing difficult conversation Katie whisks us away to a side of Italy that isn't shown on social media, and hopefully compels us all to slow down, plan a vacation there to experience it all OR take the steps embrace the taste of Italy and the Italian Islands in our own homes. Visit Katie & book her as your culinary guide around ItalyKatieparla.com Buy a copy of Katie's latest cookbook here! This episode was sponsored by: Good RanchersVisit Goodranchers.com/Gather to use my code GATHER for $25 off and $480 of free ground beef in your first 2 years. Support the show