In the Puglia episode of the first season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy learns the traditional social dance of the region. When the Pugliese want to socialize or celebrate, they turn to an age-old traditional dance, the pizzica (similar to the tarantella). We experienced the pizzica first-hand in the main square of the town of Squinzano and then …
In the Puglia episode of the first season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy learns the historic importance of this previously Ottoman ruled town. Monopoli is one of Puglia’s stunning, fortified cities along the coast. While the seaside castle and fortified walls are now a peaceful place to stroll and explore, they were once battle grounds for invading Ottomans. …
In the Puglia episode of the first season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy learns the history of the exotic cone-shaped houses famous to the region. The landscape of Puglia’s Itria Valley feels otherworldy, most because of the unusual cone- shaped house that dot the landscape. These house are called trulli and the town of Alberobello is home to …
In the Puglia episode of the first season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy learns how to make a very famous and traditional dish of the region. One of the most enjoyable activities in Puglia is eating the simple food passed down from the peasants of yesteryear or cucina povera. Even better? Learning how to make dishes like orecchiette …
In the Naples and the Amalfi Coast episode of the first season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy participates in a morning shrimp catch which will then be used for that evening’s dinner menu. Life on the Amalfi Coast revolves around the sea, especially when it comes to food. Enjoying fresh fish and seafood is an essential part of …
In the Naples and the Amalfi Coast episode of the first season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy enjoys a dish featuring a uniquely shaped pasta, Campotti. Monastero Santa Rosa, a former convent, is one of the newest and most luxurious hotels on the Amalfi Coast. The focus here is on authenticity and quality and that very much extends …
In the Naples and the Amalfi Coast episode of the first season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy the specialty liquor of the region – hand made in a local’s home. The lemons along the Amalfi Coast seem to grow bigger than anywhere else in the world, so it is no surprise that the official drink here is the …
In the Naples and the Amalfi Coast episode of the first season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy learns the ancient way of paper making in Amalfi. The town of Amalfi has a longstanding tradition of paper making. The last remaining paper mill in Amalfi is Cartiera Amatruda, where paper is made the same way it was in China …
In the Naples and the Amalfi Coast episode of the first season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy visits the town Somma Vesuviana, in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, home to two incredible musical groups carrying on local folk music traditions. The community of Somma Vesuviana, in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, is home to two incredible musical groups …
In the Naples and the Amalfi Coast episode of the first season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy visits a unique vineyard protected by the region’s volcanic soil. Just inland from the Amalfi Coast, the town of Tramonti is unique in the viticultural world for its prephylloxera vines. In the 19th century, 90% of European grapevines were destroyed by …
