I Wish I Were a Prosciutto is a Signal Award winning podcast celebrating Italian-American food and the traditions, stories, and recipes behind this extraordinary cuisine. Sandra and Martin couldn't make it to the studio due to January's huge snowstorm, so they "MacGyvered" an episode through Zoom. They talk about making comfort foods for when you are snowed in. Sandra shares her recipe for split pea soup. Martin shares his method for roasting red peppers. Then they played a parlor game Martin calls "Bene/Male."

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The Signal Award Winning I Wish I Were a Prosciutto returns with more stories about Italian and Italian American food, Nona recipes, family traditions, Italian American culture and Italian American lifestyle. Sandra Radosh and Martin Blanco reflect on their respective holidays, then Martin serves a distinctive pasta dish highlighted by ricotta salata cheese. In the main section, Anthony Angrisani speaks about working in his family's shop, Calandra's Cheese, formerly of the famous Italian American enclave Arthur Avenue. Anthony's description of the cheese is so poetic, that you're certain to walk away hungry and sparkling.

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Sandra and Martin speak with Angela Burdo of Wave Hill Breads in Norwalk, Connecticut. Angela has had an extraordinary life journey beginning in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She moved to Rome and lived most of her adult life there. She had a family, ran a pizzeria, coffee bar, and bakery. Seeking economic opportunity, she returned to Connecticut and works at Wave Hill Breads in Norwalk.

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In this episode of the Signal Award-winning I Wish I Were a Prosciutto, Sandra speaks about her visit to the Neapolitan presepio (creche) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Martin makes a mess with his grandmother's pizzelle iron. He does manage to prepare and serve delicious Saint Lucy Buns and a delicious plate of pasta alici (pasta with anchovies). In the main section, they speak with Martin's mom, Barbara Hawes. They talk about La Vigile - The Feast - The Feast of the 7 Fishes - Christmas Eve. Even though his family never used the appellation "Feast of the 7 Fishes," Martin and Barbara firmly count 7 distinct types of seafood served on Christmas Eve.

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Sandra and Martin sample the top part of the prosciutto haunch compliments of Teitel Brothers, as well as a delicious French Onion Bread from Addeo Brothers Bakery, both legacy shops from Arthur Avenue. In the main section, they speak with Joseph Tarzia who moved to Stamford Connecticut from Italy when he was a boy. Joseph was an Italian language teacher in the Stamford School District, but his mastery of the language and love of the culture, brought him many fascinating life experiences, most notably with Armand Hammer and Cardinal Agostino Casaroli, former Secretary of State of the Vatican.

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Sandra and Martin talk about winning a Bronze Signal Award for their episode with Lidia Bastianich. They also talk about the Signal Awards Party at Public Works in Brooklyn, and their late supper at Black Oak on Fifth. In the main section, they speak with Lisa Cupido Fogarty and her father Dario Cupido. These New Yorkers talk about the lovely town of Ortona in Italy and the special Ortonese way of making pizelles, called nevole.

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Sandra and Martin celebrate their 2nd anniversary with a recap of all the exciting events of the year including: a radio show on WGCH 1490AM, You Tube appearances, conversations with Mary Ann Esposito and Teddy Coluca, and a Signal Awards Bronze prize for their episode with Lidia Bastianich.

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Sandra and Martin sample scrumptious gelato from one of the finest gelaterias, in Connecticut, Oggi Gelato. After they enjoy generous helpings of pistachio and stracciatella, they speak with Oggi Gelato co-owner Maurizio Ricci.

Warning: listening to this episode without gelato is hazardous to your health.

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It's Book Club Day! Sandra and Martin reflect on the PBS American Masters special about the Mother of Italian food in America, Marcella Hazan. Then they explore 2 books by Marcella, The Classic Italian Cook Book and Marcella's Italian Kitchen. Then Martin serves a plate of pasta with Marcella's famous tomato sauce. Come celebrate Italian Heritage Month with Marcella, Sandra and Martin.

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We are pleased and proud to announce that we are finalists for a Signal Award in the Individual Episode - Best Guest category. The episode is with Lidia Bastianich from early November 2024. We enjoy a dynamic conversation with Lydia about her PBS special Lidia Celebrates America: Gamechangers, how she met Julia Child, how she raised her children while running her businesses, and how much she loves her grandchildren. In addition to being a finalist in the Best Guest category, the episode is a finalist in the Listener's Choice Award in it's category. We urge our listerners to vote for this episode by October 9. In the meantime, enjoy a repost of our celebrated episode with Lidia.

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