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Living Villa Cappelli065: Paul CappelliSo, full warning, this is not a happy podcast. But I just wanted to say a little about Paul and thank you all for your support. For those of you that don’t know, Paul Cappelli passed away this year after a short battle with cancer. From all of us at the Cappelli family — Steven, Connie, Nikki, Casey, and Logan — we want to thank you all of you so, so much for all your support. His creative, amazing, loving, and bigger-than-life spirit and love for all things Italian wi...2020-09-1019 minLiving Villa Cappelli064: Translating PastaWe take a lot of pasta names for granted. Sure, we all enjoy “spaghetti,” but do you know what it means? How about “penne” or “fusilli”? In this podcast, we talk about the names of various pastas. And in many cases how the name describes the shape. If you want to see actual pictures of the various pastas, check out all the pics in the show notes. Also, at the end the podcast, we give you a few cooking tips on pasta.2020-04-1732 minLiving Villa Cappelli063: Caremongering, the virus, and gardening — oh my! The title pretty much says it all. We talk a little more about the coronavirus in Puglia and how Italians are dealing with things. Luckily the medical system here is very good. We talk Caremongering. A wonderful movement started in Canada. Essentially, it is a movement encouraging acts of kindness or assistance, especially to help vulnerable people, during tough times, like the COVID-19 pandemic. And while it’s not an Italian expression, the sentiment is totally Italian. Typically Caremongering revolves about starting your own local Facebook group. The more local, the better, like smaller...2020-04-0230 min
Vroom Vroom Veer with Jeff SmithBest of VVV – Steven Crutchfield Villa CappelliVilla Cappelli! Steven Crutchfield grew up in Kenedy, Texas, a small town with a population of 3,763. Being a bit of nerd, I graduated the top of my class
and moved to Austin, Texas to attend the University of Texas where my first class was bigger than my entire high school and my dorm was bigger than my entire hometown.
Eventually, graduating with a degree in both English and Advertising, I headed to the even bigger city of New York to make a go of it as a copywriter. I worked at various agencies along the way, including Grey, Bozell, Gotham...2020-03-301h 06Living Villa Cappelli062: Our experience with the coronavirus in Italy. Not much in the way of show notes for this episode guys. And this might be a trend as we focus more on putting out good audio, and not so much on the show notes, so we can do more podcasts. This episode, we catch you up with what life has been like with the coronavirus here in Italy, and more specifically, Puglia. It is definitely a strange time, but very manageable and fine from our perspective. Do you have a question you'd like answered? Anything we didn't cover...2020-03-2725 minLiving Villa Cappelli061: Day in the life of running an Italian VillaIn this episode, we try to give you a bit of behind the scenes look at what it’s like to run a villa, especially from the tour and vacation rental aspect. We cover all sorts of topics, including: • Breakfasts, as far as what we serve and why a simple breakfast is never a simple breakfast • Laundry. Again, while for most a load of laundry here and there during their week is a normal chore. There’s nothing normal about it when you have 10 bedrooms of sheets and towels to wash each week. Plus, you hav...2019-11-1135 min
Travel Fuels Life®Starting an Italian Villa and Enjoying Southern ItalyJoin me this week as I talk with Paul Cappelli and Steven Crutchfield, two American entrepreneurs who decided to turn their Italian Villa into a business. We'll also talk about some of the quirks that Italians find interesting about Americans and vice versa. Also, we have some outtakes on our YouTube channel about delicious Italian foods you should try, issues with learning Italian, and what riled some people up about Paul and Steven's podcast. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for bonus content from this episode2019-04-0158 minLiving Villa Cappelli060: Italian Villa ProjectsIn this podcast, we catch you up on the projects we’ve been doing at the villa during our “off time” without guests. From major new interviews to unexpected construction, we’ve had a lot going on. Topics we cover: • Paul’s interview on CBS Sunday Morning about olive blight in southern Puglia that is destroying a lot of olive trees • Here are some excerpts from the written story: Olive trees don't just dot the landscape in Puglia, Italy; they define it. They are so important here, in t...2019-03-2229 minLiving Villa CappelliThe Top 10 reasons to book an Italian villa for your next celebrationHave a big milestone birthday coming up? Or perhaps an anniversary? Perhaps you’re just looking to travel with a large group of family and friends. Then booking a villa in Italy might is the perfect way to celebrate with family and friends. Here are just a few of the reasons you should book an Italian villa now! 1. It’s more affordable than you think When you stay in a villa in Italy, it will feel like you’re living in luxury, but it’s very affordable. Definitely more affordable than a hotel or resort....2019-01-2635 minLiving Villa Cappelli058: Real News, Fake FoodIn this podcast, we take a dive into the culinary world and explore where there is a lot of “fake food” out there. From doctored extra virgin olive oils and grated cheese to wine and balsamic vinegar, we give you the real news on fake food. Topics we cover: • How we’ve had a few podcast fans visit this year, including Kendra and her new business: www.vida.wine • How often we don’t realize the wool is being pulled over our eyes in regards to food. Here’s a list. Do you have others? Let u...2018-12-0157 minLiving Villa Cappelli057: It's Not Only Rock 'n' RollWe move outdoors to sit among the olive trees for our second part of our interview with rock ’n’ roll royalty Jenny Boyd. We talk music, creativity, and her book It’s Not Only Rock ’n’ Roll. Topics we cover: • We talk about Jenny’s second husband • The British invasion • How Brits saw America a land of opportunity • What musicians drive was during the creative process, what they experience when writing a son • What part drugs and alcohol played in the creative process • If they believed everyone has the poten...2018-11-0942 minLiving Villa Cappelli056: Jenny Boyd "Rock 'n' Roll Nobility"We are finally back after a very very very busy summer. But we couldn't resist making some time to sit down with one of our guests, Jenny Boyd, and talk to her about creative and music and her book It's Not Only Rock 'n' Roll. Topics we cover: • We introduce Jenny Boyd, a recent guest at Villa Cappelli • She wrote the book It’s Not Only Rock and Roll Click here to get a copy. • How Paul grew up with the music Jenny had a first-hand account of this music • How Jen...2018-09-191h 00Living Villa Cappelli055: Spring in PugliaAnother quick catchup episode, talking about spring in Puglia, our new dogs, our spring projects, and other odds and ends of life in our villa in Puglia, Italy. Topics we cover: • How we lost our dog Orso recently • And how we decided to get some new puppies • Mina came to us from a farm in the Mugia • Mina is a girl, which is what Paul wanted • Mina is also a Maremmano, here’s a little about that breed: - An Abruzzo sheepdog - Used for centurie...2018-03-2235 minLiving Villa Cappelli054: Catch-Up Italian StyleAfter a long hiatus (we were super, super busy), we are back with a podcast catching you up on everything that’s been happening since we last broadcast. Have a subject you’d like us to cover, let us know in the comments. Topics we cover: • Our experience being actors in August [caption id="attachment_2164" align="alignleft" width="225"] Our ugly beards![/caption] • How we had to grow our beards out in the middle of a heatwave in August • Our experience on set and the characters we played • How...2017-12-0338 min
Living Villa Cappelli053B: Bonus, Eat Happy SweepstakesIf you're seeing this before September 9, 2017, you're in luck and can still enter our amazing Eat Happy Sweepstakes! Just click here to enter If you're seeing this after the fact, please sign up for our mailing list on the right or below this post so you can be notified when we have another sweepstakes! Below is the list of prizes and sales copy if you are interested. Win over $700 in Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil, food, and cookbooks! Prizes include: An autographed copy of Anna Vocino's best selling cookbook Eat Happy ($34.95) One half-hour phone cons...2017-09-0904 min
Living Villa Cappelli053: 21 Things Italians Do BetterWhat do we think Italians do better than anyone? Find out in our list below. But first, a couple of notes. While some of you finding this post will read through this as a blog post, please note these are podcast show notes where Paul and Steven discuss their thoughts on the 21 Things Italians Do Better. So hopefully you’ll listen to the podcast as well, so any nuances come through. Also note, when we say Italians, we mean Italians living in Italy. Not Italian-Americans. While a lot of these apply to both, this is meant to b...2017-08-2048 minLiving Villa Cappelli052: Small Town Italian PoliticsIn this episode, we catch up with some renovations happening at the villa and Paul’s adventure in local small town Italian politics. Topics we cover: • How we added three new bathrooms upstairs • How we saved a lot of time and money by using existing sewer pipes instead of adding in new ones and new construction to our first floor • How Paul loves using Farrow & Ball paints • Paul’s explanation between dyes and pigments • Impressionist paintings • One villa guest who stayed with us, Natvar Bhavsar who used pigments in his paintin...2017-07-0239 minLiving Villa Cappelli051: The Olives and the Grapes, an interview with Kenny WhiteKenny White — the pianist, singer/songwriter, producer and arranger — has been in the NYC recording scene for decades. And lucky for us, he recently blessed us with a concert at Villa Cappelli. So we took the time to sit down and get his thoughts on the current music scene, his creative process, and even play a few songs. Topics we cover: • How Paul and Kenny met in the advertising business • The Coke commercial that Paul and Kenny worked on: • How Paul wanted a 60 piece orchestra for the spot and Kenny then had to...2017-04-1354 minLiving Villa Cappelli050: Preparing Asparagus — hunting, buying, and cookingIn this podcast, you’ll learn all about Paul’s hunt for wild asparagus, some tips on how to cook asparagus, and what to look for when buying it in the store. Topics we cover: • How much wild asparagus Paul as been picking Wild Asparagus. Much thinner than the cultivated kind. • Why Paul goes picking on Thursdays • Two ways to cook the asparagus If you steam them or use a “wet cooking method,” they will taste more “green” and grassy While if you roast them or use a “dry cooking method...2017-03-1721 minLiving Villa Cappelli049: 15 Strange Things Italians DoTo start with, this should probably have a major subhead: "15 Strange Things Italians Do that are strange to Americans." Because I'm sure they are not strange to any Italian or even other parts of the world. But to two Americans, these are a few of the weird things we've noticed Italians do. Know any others? Let us know in the comments. And don't forget to share this with family and friends who might get a kick out of it. 1. They don't wear seatbelts or use baby seats Not sure if this is a macho thing? Or...2017-02-2235 minLiving Villa Cappelli048: Villa Cappelli Guest ChefAfter a long hiatus, we are back to give you updates on happenings at the villa from record snow storms to our latest guests. But most importantly, the amazing experience we had — and hope to continue to have — with a guest chef at Villa Cappelli. Topics we cover: We hosted our annual Thanksgiving dinner at the villa where we cook the turkeys in the wood burning oven Why Italians love our mashed potatoes Our guest chef Teresa who we had visiting us for a month and half How we started our special international food nights at Villa Cappelli Our T...2017-02-0534 minLiving Villa Cappelli047: International Nomads Austin and GenevaEnjoy our interview with our recent guests 10-year-old Geneva and her father Austin, who are traveling the world together. Topics we cover: An introduction to Austin and Geneva who made Villa Cappelli a pit stop on their world tour Austin is single father traveling with his daughter Geneva who is 10 years old The most recent cities they've visited after traveling for a year and a half Whether our not they are in the witness protection program Geneva was born in NY She's been to 31 countries at the ripe old age of 10 What her favorite country is...2016-12-0544 minLiving Villa Cappelli046: The Best Italian Culinary TourThere are all kinds of Italian Culinary Tours, but we like to think ours is pretty special — that's why I can say "best" because it's ours. So Paul and I fire up the mics to talk about our Culture and Culinary Tour (better name perhaps to be determined). Topics we cover: How busy we've been Two podcast fans, Tom and Mary Deany, stayed with us recently How Paul hasn't changed to his winter drink yet Planting our winter garden Including a Carolina Reaper Paul going crazy foraging for mushrooms Paul took a selfie while foraging with his new fr...2016-10-2230 minLiving Villa Cappelli045: Non Stereotypical Italian Music with Michael HynesAt Villa Cappelli, we often surround ourselves with stereotypical Italian music like pizzica or Neopolitan classics, but when guest Michael Hynes visited, we were entertained with the likes of Elton John, Billy Joel and more! It was another magical moment with our guests, and hopefully, the podcast captures even just a little bit of that. Topics we cover: How guests surprise us with their talents here at Villa Cappelli, including our latest guest from Australia, Michael Hynes How Steven has never tried Vegemite What Vegemite is actually like How we "discovered" Michael talent at the piano How Michael c...2016-09-0550 minLiving Villa Cappelli044: The Amalfi CoastlineJoin us on a trip to the Amalfi Coastline, arguably one of the most beautiful places in the world. Learn what we think were definitely the highlights you shouldn't miss. Topics we cover: It was Paul's birthday recently. So we talk about how you used to not be able to sing Happy Birthday on any television show or movie without paying royalties. Though we are not sure that is true any more. Anyone know for sure? Let us know in the comments. How we made very good time traveling from Villa Cappelli to Amafi, even taking...2016-07-2550 minLiving Villa Cappelli043: Eat Happy with Anna VocinoAnna joins us again for another fun podcast, featuring an amazing day of food shopping with Paul, a delicious lunch, and a fun discussion about her new cookbook Eat Happy. Topics we cover: How Anna's last name is ironic. It translates to "little voice" yet she is a voice over talent. Anna's mission to find stracciatella (more info below) How cheese shops are call caseificio and why The cheese grater also has name based on a similar base The local dialect is influencedd by the different cultures that have all been in the area and thus is also...2016-07-1541 minLiving Villa Cappelli042: Orecchiette with broccoli rabeOrecchiette with broccoli rabe is one of the signature dishes in Puglia. In this podcast, Paul and I are joined by Anna Vocino as we talk all about this amazing dish. Topics we cover: How long it's been since Anna's last visit in person How Paul and I are getting married now that gay marriage is recognized in Italy The different versions and spelling so broccoli rabe For the record, it's spelled rabe, or raab, and sometimes called rapini. In Puglia, it's called cime di rape (roughly translate to turnip tops) We discuss more of the broccoli rabe...2016-06-2638 minLiving Villa Cappelli041: Fighting big drug companies with Celebrity Trainer Vinnie TortorichWe talk with Italian-American trainer to the stars, Vinnie Tortorich, about his life growing up in an Italian family in Louisiana, his NSNG lifestyle and his new Pure Vitamin Club. WARNING: This episode is not family friendly. Any young ones should probably not listen. A little intro to Vinnie: He's Hollywood's go-to guy when it comes to health and fitness. A true celebrity fitness trainer. (He's the guy training all those celebrities to look good on film and television) He's also the host of a hugely successful podcast with Anna Vocino where he...2016-06-131h 05Living Villa Cappelli040: Ghosts and Gay Weddings in ItalyAfter and short break, we are back with a new podcast covering everything from our haunted villa in Puglia to our first gay wedding in Italy at Villa Cappelli. Here are some of the topics we cover: How our first guest of the season, Bud and Pam, where actually fans of the podcast Out guests that week, Penelope and Whitney, who didn't know Bud and Pam, actually ended not only being from the same town but living very near each other. Both Bud and Whitney were former military and Bud actually uses to work for Whitney's...2016-06-0330 minLiving Villa Cappelli039: One of the best authentic Italian meals everAntichi Sopori is definitely serves one of the best authentic
Italian meals ever — really one of the best meals ever period.
And, to be perfectly honest, I use the word "authentic" mostly
for Google. Because, while these dishes are spectacular, the chef
takes traditional Italian foods and refines and redefines them to
create totally original tasty little morsels. In other words,
while the dishes could have originally come from your grandmother's
kitchen, these particular dishes are probably something no Italian
grandmother would make. Certainly not Mama Cappelli.
A majority of their ingredients for each dish come...2016-04-3017 minLiving Villa Cappelli038: Is there Italian food without pasta?
While that is a bit sacrilegious to talk about Italian food without pasta, it can be done. And rather easily. Anna Vocino, joins us for the second part of her interview where we talking making "noodles" from vegetables and how to eat Italian food without eating sugar or grains.
Topics we cover:
How Paul has been foraging for wild asparagus this spring
What wild asparagus is like
How we have been preparing them, including a frittata, a mussel and asparagus frittata, an asparagus and shrimp pasta sauce, a pizza rustica with asparagus
How artichokes...2016-04-2237 minLiving Villa Cappelli037: Eating gluten-free in Italy with Anna VocinoWhile Italy is known as the land of pasta and pizza, it is actually very easy to avoid gluten here. Italians are very aware of celiac disease and even have entire grocery store aisles full of gluten-free products. Anna Vocino, a great friend to Villa Cappelli, the voice at the start of every podcast, and a celiac herself, joins us to talk about her experiences visiting Italy.
Topics we cover:
Anna's stay at Villa Cappelli several years ago
Her aunt and uncle renewing their wedding vows in a church (Chiesa di Santa Maria di Cesano) from 1055 A...2016-04-1628 minLiving Villa Cappelli036: Sun-Dried Tomato Spread
Sun-Dried Tomato Spread is probably a product you're not very familiar with, mainly because, as far as we know, we're one of the few people who make it. So we're making a quick episode, as requested by listeners, to explain this product.
We'll explain exactly what it is, why you might want to use it, and how to use it.
We go into more depth in the podcast, but below are some show notes as well.
What is Sun-Dried Tomato Spread?
Sun-dried tomatoes blended with extra virgin olive oil and spices to create...2016-04-1014 minLiving Villa Cappelli035: Italian Superstitions & Expat Life with Rick Zullo
Italian superstitions
While Italian superstitions aren't any crazier than any other country's, but they are interesting for someone who didn't grow up with them. We're talking with Rick Zullo today who wrote about a lot of these on his blog which talks about his expat experiences throughout Italy.
Topics we cover with Rick:
Rick's Italian heritage
The Italian-American ghettos created by Italian immigrants in the U.S.
How these ghettos kept some traditions more strict than even in Italy
Where all these ghettos are located, everywhere from New York to Chicago to Lousiana
Italian wines
How mythology, superstitions...2016-03-3145 minLiving Villa Cappelli034: Easter in Italy — Mama Cappelli's Easter memoriesEaster in Italy
Last year we did a whole podcast covering some of the strange and mysterious customs we've experienced in Italy during holy week. You can find that here: http://www.livingvillacappelli.com/easter-in-italy/
This year, we sat down with Paul's mother so she could tell us how they used to celebrate Easter when she was young. She shares some recipes, memories and laughs.
Here's a list of all we talk about:
Ragu sauce
Connie describes her famous ragu sauce recipe. You'll find that here: http://www.livingvillacappelli.com/connie-cappellis-ragu/
No...2016-03-2225 minLiving Villa Cappelli033: 19 Great Italian Travel Tips
The ol' country is an amazing place to visit, but there's a lot to see and do. So we wanted to provide these easy Italy travel tips for you. While this is not an extensive list by any means, it will give you some basics to help save you time and money when traveling to Italy, and maybe avoid some headaches as well.
Topics we cover:
First, our new sponsor Audible.com. Sign up and get a free book AND a free 30 day trial membership. Just go to audiletrial.com/cappelli
How our last...2016-03-1342 minLiving Villa Cappelli032: Traditional Italian Food — what NOT to do when it comes to Italian food in Italy
There are lots of "rules" when it comes to traditional Italian food. And what you may think would be the same for Italian food in the states can be very different than what you'll find in Italy. Here are 14 things to never do when cooking or eating in Italy.
Note: We base our conversation a lot off this original blog post: http://www.retale.com/blog/culinary-sins-according-proper-italian-chefs/
Topics we cover:
First, our new sponsor Audible.com. Sign up and get a free book AND a free 30 day trial membership. Just go to...2016-03-0647 minLiving Villa Cappelli031: Why your Italian "food" may not be real foodFood fraud is rampant, especially when it comes to big food companies. In this episode, we cover a range of fraud in Italian foods, from coffee to "parmasan" cheese to balsamic vinegar to extra virgin olive oil. Discover why the Italian "food" you may be buying may not really be Italian food at all.
Topics we cover:
Paul's trip to Florida to take care of some of his mother's affairs
Our advice when shipping packages to friends and family in Italy
Paul's rant about Starbucks, well his rant about the people of Starbucks
Why can't women...2016-02-2633 minLiving Villa Cappelli030: Italian cures for the common cold, fact v. fictionItalians have some amazing home remedies when you're feeling under the weather. These natural cures have been handed down from generation to generation and for good reason. They actually work. I'll attempt to add a little science to the why and also explore a few traditions that probably won't cure any cold, but are practiced nonetheless.
Note: I should state I am not a doctor nor do I play one on TV. All of these "remedies" are cures I've discovered while living in Italy and following the advice of older family members. This podcast and show notes...2016-02-1925 minLiving Villa Cappelli029: Five of our favorite extra virgin olive oil recipes
The newest harvest of extra virgin olive oil is in and to celebrate, Steven gives you five amazing recipes where extra virgin olive oil is the star.
Villa Cappelli Pinzimonio
Recipe Type: Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Author: Villa Cappelli
Prep time: 15 mins
Total time: 15 mins
Instead of bread, Italians dip a much healthier alternative— raw, fresh vegetables — into their extra virgin olive oil.
Ingredients
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Bell peppers
Cauliflower
Broccoli
Fennel
Celery
Carrots
Radishes
Salt and Pepper
Vinegar (optional)
Instru...2016-02-1121 min
Together 24/7 with Barry & Catherine Cohen50: Steven Crutchfield & Paul Cappelli of Villa CappelliA little about our guests.
Steven and Paul met 19 years ago in the wild and wacky world of New York City ad agencies.
Paul was born in Pisa, Italy and moved to Boston, MA when he was just 7 years old. Paul joined an order of monks when he was 18 and studied with them at Iona College before going to New York to work in advertising and study at the School of Visual Arts. He continued in the advertising world, including starting his own agency. Paul was married and has 3 children. One of whom works with Paul and Steven at Villa...2016-02-0800 minLiving Villa Cappelli028: Terlizzi — a foodie paradiseFrom amazing butchers to delicious cheeses to insanely fresh fruit and vegetables, you'll find it all in Terlizzi, Italy. Being our "hometown," it holds a special place in our hearts here at Villa Cappelli. In this episode, we'll take you a short tour of this charming town and what makes it so special — and it's not just the food.
Topics we cover:
The status of our extra virgin olive oil shipment for this year
Whey have to ship our 500 mL bottle's labels all the way from Japan
What people call their "country homes" here in Italy
The...2016-02-0539 minLiving Villa Cappelli027: Is an Italian woman's place only in the kitchen?
What role do Italian women play in their society? How about American women? Does it differ? Joe and Andrea Lathe-Vitale return for the second part of our sit down with them around the kitchen table. Things got a little political and we discussed a bit how we have seen women's places in Italian culture and society.
Topics we cover:
A couple of reasons homes stay in families for so long
How Italy does not let anyone go by the wayside — they take care of you
How there is only one homeless person in...2016-01-2032 minLiving Villa Cappelli026: Hot Sauces & Italian Healthcare
Love spicy food? Want to know what the health care system in Italy is like? In this, the first of a two part interview, we discuss both topics with Joe and Andrea Lathe-Vitale. These two are making the big move to Italy as well as making their own line of hot sauces. Finally, near the end of the podcast, we get into how the healthcare is here in Italy compared to the U.S.
Click here for 5 fun & delicious places to add spice.
Topics we cover:
How Andrea and Joe are planning on...2016-01-0830 minLiving Villa Cappelli025: Christmas in Italy
What's Christmas like in Italy? Well, some traditions are the same and some are very different. We'll take through our experience with this amazing season in Italy.
Topics we cover
Paul's memories of his family drinking Manhattans in Boston
The Italians start celebrating the season on Saint Nicolas day in early December
The fact that Saint Nicolas is actually buried here in Bari
How the kids get gifts on Saint Nicolas day, Christmas day and on the Epiphany
How kids put their shoes out during Saint Nicolas day to get presents
How everyone makes t...2015-12-2432 minLiving Villa Cappelli024: Thanksgiving Italian Style — turkey in a brick oven and NO pasta!How do they celebrate Thanksgiving in Italy? Well, they don't. But WE do! So we invited a bunch of friends and family to join us for an American Thanksgiving here at Villa Cappelli. They were all terrified to come as there was no pasta on the menu, but....
Topics we cover
Paul's new favorite drink for winter, a Manhattan
Why we say the "locusts have descended" when the Italians come to eat Thanksgiving here
How the turkey here in Italy broke our first oven
A telemarketer calls, and we reveal our experience with them in Italy
...2015-12-1627 minLiving Villa Cappelli023: Italy has the world's best sandwich topper (and it's not ketchup!)Not ketchup. Not mayo. Not even mustard. We think the world's best sandwich and hamburger topper is our Red Onion Jam (Cipolon'). After a few shout outs to some fans, we tell you just what goes into making this amazing product and what else you can do with it.
Topics we cover:
Some help from our fans:
Susan W. who let me know the last couple of podcasts were in mono. Sorry guys!
Michele who had his own story the Italian last name Esposito and from Episode 005: Italian names: nicknames, family names, married names and more...2015-11-0631 minLiving Villa Cappelli022: How to tell if your extra virgin olive oil is really extra virginAfter a short catch up on life at the villa, including a couple of culinary tours and our harvest of peppers, you'll learn about our PLUS method (Price. Label. Understanding. Source) which you can use to help ensure the extra virgin olive oil you are buying is truly extra virgin olive oil.
Topics we cover:
Why you should always back up your hard drive with an external drive like this one or a cloud based system
Our two culinary tours and one bike tour we just had
The first culinary tour with chefs Michael Howell and...2015-10-1834 minLiving Villa Cappelli021: If you love seafood and beaches, you’ll love Puglia, ItalyThe second part of our Puglia coast series where you’ll learn all about the southern coastal towns of Puglia, including Bisceglia, Molfetta, Giovinazzo, Poliganano A Mare, and Monopoli, Otranto, Leuca, Gollipoli, Porto Selvaggio and one of the world’s most amazing places to take a swim. So put bring your appetites and bathing suits, and join us on this tour of the Puglia coast.
Topics we cover:
Bisceglia fish market
Why fish from the Adriatic tastes better than fish from the Mediterranean
Bisceglia’s old town
The restaurant we found in Bisceglia who’s family has been...2015-10-0127 minLiving Villa Cappelli020: Why the coast of Puglia, Italy, is the bestIn the first part of a two part podcast, you’ll learn all about the northern coastal towns of Puglia and why they are some of the best in the world, including Peschici, Vieste, Margherita di Savoia, Barletta, and Trani. So put on your sunscreen and join us for amazing ports, beaches, seafood and more.
Topics we cover
Our impression of Peschici and Vieste in the Gargano
Why the drives are worth the visit to these towns
Why Monte Sant’Angelo is one of the two most important religious sites dedicated to the archangel Michael
And what...2015-09-2426 minLiving Villa Cappelli019: Are Italian weddings the best in the world?Learn all about the spectacle of an Italian wedding. From tons of Italian food, to music and dancing, to some interesting traditions, a wedding in Italy is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Find out all about them in this podcast.
Topics you’ll hear about:
Anna Vocino, who does our voice over intro
A little about the nearby town of Bitonto
The funny thing the priest said at the end of a ceremony we just went to
What the wedding spaces are like here
Who gets more drunk at weddings, Italians or Americans
Why there are...2015-09-1425 minLiving Villa Cappelli018: Why southern Italy is better than northern ItalyLearn some of the advantages southern Italy has over the northern sections. While most people have visited the northern cities like Rome, Pisa, and Milan, they might not realize what they are missing in the south. Paul and Steven discuss a blog post about this and whether they agree with every point.
Topics covered:
Paul’s Uncle Guy listening to boxer Nino Binvinito on the radio
We discuss why southern Italy is better than northern Italy according to this blog post
Why the “economic crisis” of the south is good news for any travelers coming to Puglia...2015-09-0325 minLiving Villa Cappelli017: An Italian feast you have to see (or hear) to believeLearn all about the feast of the Madonna of Sovereto in Terlizzi and Sovereto in Puglia, Italy. From carts several stories tall to shepherd boys, you’ll feel like you’re in the middle of the celebration. So pour yourself a glass of wine and enjoy the festivities!
Topics we cover:
The change in Italian clothing in August
The difference between a feast and a festival
The story of the Madonna of Sovereto
The Knights Templars’ frescos in Sovereto
What is a “black Madonna”
How oxen played an important part in determining where the Madonna now lives
Why...2015-08-1638 minLiving Villa Cappelli016: Summer in Italy — beating the heat and our favorite no-cook recipesLearn how Italians deal with the summer heat, some traditions in Italy during the summer, and some of our favorite no-cook summer recipes.
Topics we cover:
The problem of finding fans in Italy at the height of summer
And how this relates to the Italian mindset when doing business
Ferragosto in Italy, where the entire country shuts down and goes on vacation for two weeks
Puglia listed as having one of the best beaches
The sea culture in Italy and how the sea water and air is thought to be very good for you
Why Italians...2015-08-0932 min
Food As Medicine with Dr. AnhFake Olive Oils and the Corruption in the EVOO Industry - #039Welcome to another exciting show! Before I introduce today’s guest, I want to tell you about one more opportunity to watch a replay of my webinar from last Wednesday. You can visit the website and watch it before Tuesday, August 4, at 9 am Eastern. Because of the terrific feedback from last week’s webinar, I will do another one this Wednesday, August 5, at 8 pm Eastern. We will talk about foods to heal your body, help you lose weight, and improve energy and mental focus. We will discuss tips for saving money while eating healthy and how to save time in cookin...2015-08-031h 11
JeunesseeFake Olive Oils and the Corruption in the EVOO Industry - #039Welcome to another exciting show! Before I introduce today’s guest, I want to tell you about one more opportunity to watch a replay of my webinar from last Wednesday. You can visit the website and watch it before Tuesday, August 4, at 9 am Eastern. Because of the terrific feedback from last week’s webinar, I will do another one this Wednesday, August 5, at 8 pm Eastern. We will talk about foods to heal your body, help you lose weight, and improve energy and mental focus. We will discuss tips for saving money while eating healthy and how to save time in cookin...2015-08-031h 11Living Villa Cappelli015: Finding family and returning home to ItalyYou’ll learn how a podcast and a pigeon lead Elizabeth Coughlin to return to her great grandfather’s hometown of Terlizzi and fulfill her grandmother’s dream of reconnecting with her family in Italy. Enjoy this interview get inspired to find your roots and your home.
Topics we cover:
Why Elizabeth’s family said they came from Bari when they actually came from Terlizzi
Where the families around this area who left Italy settled in the US, including areas around Boston and Hoboken
How Beth found us and how that lead to her finding her long los...2015-07-3038 minLiving Villa Cappelli014: Art and photography with photographer Paul FreemanLearn about the challenges and issues of shooting the male figure when we talk with world famous photographer Paul Freeman about Italian art, photography and more.
Topics we cover:
Freeman’s shoots here at the villa on his first trip and this current trip
Why the villa reminds Freeman of the film The Leopard (English Sub-titles)
The theme of a lot of Freeman’s work of shooting the male nude within rustic blue-collar settings
Why Freeman thinks every good photo should tell a story
Why dumpster diving is not the same in Italy as it is anyw...2015-07-2348 minLiving Villa Cappelli013: Destination weddings in Italy with Jeannie UyanikNeed to plan the perfect destination wedding or event in Italy? Then this episode is for you. We talk with event and wedding planner Jeannie Uyanik, who we recently worked with here at Villa Cappelli, all about what makes for a great Italian destination wedding.
Topics we cover:
Jeannie’s first take on the villa and the importance of communication when planning events
How space plays a part in planning an event
How we play concierge for guests
Why you have to think about guests from arrival point to departure point when planning a destination wedding
Wh...2015-07-1638 minLiving Villa Cappelli012: Traveling in Italy with kids with director Scott Ellis and actor Scot Drummond
We talk with director Scott Ellis and actor Scott Drummond, recent guests at the villa, all about their lives and how traveling in Italy has been, especially with two small children.
Topics we cover:
· Ellis’ experience with a naked Bradley Cooper in Elephant Man
· What Italians call people with elephantiasis (it’s flattering)
· Which craft Drummond prefers, stage or television
· Why Paul can’t remember the lyrics of any Italian song, but why it doesn’t remember
· Drummond’s expe...2015-07-0838 minLiving Villa Cappelli011: Prosciutto, pancetta, and sausage from TuscanyItalian meat! Paul and Steven talk about Paul’s trip to Tuscany to visit family and the wonders of prosciutto, pancetta and sausage from Italy. Hopefully you’re not too hungry after listening to this episode.
Topics covered include:
Paul’s problem with the Tuscan airport
Paul’s arrival in America and a peek at why his ego is so big
Why Paul can literally say “That prosciutto has my name on it.”
What is unusual about Tuscan bread (hint: it has no salt)
One theory of why the bread is unsalted
Raw sausage and why we lo...2015-06-2637 minLiving Villa Cappelli010: Italian bike tourIt's all about biking Puglia, Italy. We'll cover the itinerary for our amazing week of biking through the Italian countryside, from coastal towns to castles to amazing meals, it's all included when you hop on a bike a join us in Puglia.
You'll learn:
Why our Puglia bike tour is unique compared to most other bike trips
Where most Greco Roman urns in museums around the world come from (hint: it’s a nearby town we visit during the first day of our tour)
What Molfetta and Hoboken have in common
A bit about Giovinazzo
A lit...2015-06-1728 minLiving Villa Cappelli009: Italian ancestry and discovering your heritageThis is the second part of our interview with John and Angela Cahill. This time we talk a bit about our other day trips south to Gallipoli and Lecce, and then we get into what you can do if you are looking to research your Italian heritage while visiting Italy.
You’ll learn:
About our trip to Porto Selvaggio, which Angela calls the Blue Grotto without all the people.
About our drive to Gallipoli and Lecce
About a day trip to Bovino, named the #5 top town in all of Italy to visit
Why Angela calls Puglia th...2015-06-1033 minLiving Villa Cappelli008: Travel with us to the Gargano
Join us as we interview guest John and Angela Cahill and talk all about our trip to the amazingly beautiful Garagano, the spur of the boot. Hopefully you’ll feel like you took a small trip with us and discover what sites not to miss when you come for real. Plus, you’ll learn how to make our world famous limoncello and limontini.
This episode, you’ll hear:
· A bit about the Gargano
· Why the town of Monte Sant’Angelo was so sp...2015-06-0537 minLiving Villa Cappelli007: Italian music, from the great 50s and 60s to folk music and moreIt’s a podcast dedicated to Italian music. We talk about our adventures in the Italian music scene, covering everything from a great band that was playing in Terlizzi to our favorite pizzica group (Italian folk music) to movie theme songs blaring over the Italian radio.
You’ll learn all about:
Our special Italian music night in Terlizzi
The muglese, a local band from the Muggia
Why Paul loves Italian music from the 50s and 60s
A special Italian homage to Frank Sinatra that we heard
The Italian version of a grilled cheese sandwich, featuring balls of ca...2015-06-0133 minLiving Villa Cappelli006: Local Italian flowers, foraging for mushrooms, and more!
Experience another typical week in the life of an Italian, where we talk all about the amazing flowers from Terlizzi, foraging for mushrooms, putting in new stone floors and more!
You’ll hear:
· Where the word “ciao” comes from
· That Terlizzi, our nearby town, is one of the largest producers of fresh cut flowers
· The florist from Terlizzi actually supply the Vatican with their flowers for special events
· That the Pope has extra virgin olive oil from Terlizzi on his table
2015-05-2829 minLiving Villa Cappelli005: Italian names: nicknames, family names, married names and more
It’s the Italian name game. Paul and Steven start the episode talking about Paul’s trip to Florida, but then quickly progress into a conversation all about names in Italy. You’ll learn all about the funny nicknames in small towns, why married women here don’t take their husband’s last name, and why there are no juniors in Italy.
You’ll learn:
· About Paul’s trip to Florida to surprise his mother for her birthday
· How the surprise got ruined
· ...2015-05-2534 minLiving Villa Cappelli004: Renovating an ancient villa in Italy
You’ll discover:
· Why you shouldn’t buy alcohol at Duty Free at the airport
· What construction is like in Italy
· Updates on our project that includes a cooking school, restaurant, bar, and store
· Just how many house Paul has renovated (Hint, it’s enough that if you need any advice, just send him an email!)
· The weird challenges that you face when basically renovating a huge stone structure
· What recycling really means to us now in Italy...2015-05-2136 minLiving Villa Cappelli003: Easter in Italy
It’s all about Easter and Holy Week in Italy. Our experiences, some of which are straight out of the Godfather, and just how different and mysterious the celebrations are here in Puglia, Italy.
You’ll discover:
· Our experiences with the local passion play in Terlizzi, Italy
· The progression of the play and how they used the charming old town of Terlizzi to put on an amazing show
· How we, as Americans, snuck to the front of the line for th...2015-05-1828 minLiving Villa Cappelli002: Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Everything you always wanted to know and never knew to ask
Paul and Steven talk about all things extra virgin olive oil, a subject obviously close to their hearts.
You’ll discover:
• How old olive trees are
• When olives are harvested and how
• Why Puglia extra virgin olive oil, NOT Tuscan extra virgin olive oil, is the best
• What exactly “extra virgin” means
• Why pungent and bitter extra virgin olive oil is a good thing
• Why extra virgin olive oil is a fruit oil...2015-05-0833 minLiving Villa Cappelli001: Puglia and Villa Cappelli
It’s all about the villa and Puglia, Italy.
You’ll discover:
• That Puglia has been called “The new Tuscany,” but why Paul feels is should be called “The old Tuscany”
• The history of the area, more specifically the Bari area and Puglia
• Why there are so many red heads in all the nearby towns
• What unusual shape the cave under our garden is in — dating from 2000 B.C., no one is quite sure why it is in the...2015-05-0433 minLiving Villa Cappelli000: Intro to Living Villa Cappelli
Paul and Steven give you an introduction to Living Villa Cappelli. A bit about their lives and what the show will cover, which includes Italian culture, food, history, travel and more.
You’ll discover:
• Where Paul was born and where he grew up (hint, his accent doesn’t give it away)
• What Paul and Steven’s careers were before running a villa in Italy
• Just how small Steven’s town was where he grew up
• Where and what Vi...2015-05-0411 min