Sandra and Martin talk about authentic Chicago thin-crust pizza including Vito and Nick's Pizzeria and Johnny's at La Grange Park. Then they sample thin-crust pizza Connecticut-style from Riko's. In the main section, they speak with Rico Imbrogno, the founder of the ever popular, ever growing Riko's Pizza. Rico talks about what inspired him to open Riko's, his commitment to quality, his love of community, and his plans for continued growth.

#Rikospizza #Chicagothincrust #pizza #JohnnysLaGrangePark #VitoandNick'spizzeria #italianfood #italianamericanfood #ConnecticutFood #Connecticutpizza

Sandra prepares a delicious beef osso buco for Martin. Then they welcome Paul Callaro, author of an anthology of compelling short stories Not Down on Any Map. Paul is also the youngest son of Danny and Louise Callaro who owned the legendary Danny's Pork Store of the Belmont Italian enclave in the Bronx. #ossobuco #pork #porkstore #notdownonanymap #addeobakers #madoniabakery #antonchekhov #italiansausage #italianfamilytraditions #bronxhistory #arthuravenue #chekhovshortstories

It's Book Club Day again! Sandra and Martin discuss Ismail Merchant's Florence - Feasting and Filming in Tuscany, The book comprises Ismail Merchant's notes on filming his beloved A Room With a View on location in Florence, his food experiences in Tuscany, 70 recipes from the region and photographs as sumptuous as the food. Martin also serves Pasta Con Piselli, one of the recipes from the book. Sandra and Martin also review their respective holidays and their visit to Il Gioia in New Haven, Connecticut. #ARoomWithaView #MerchantIvory #Florence #Tuscany #IlGioia #pizzelle #lavigile

Sandra and Martin discuss Christmas Eve Italian style - La Vigile. They'll each reflect on their memories of the holiday from their youth. Then they'll speak with Martin's cousin Alba about her recollections and her role as one of the cooks that keep the family feast alive today.

Sandra and Martin discuss the Feast of Saint Lucy - Santa Lucia. In the main section they speak with Martin’s mom about a special Saint Lucy celebration with his daughter and grandmother. Then everyone enjoys Martin’s traditional Saint Lucy buns.

If you enjoyed Pixar's Ratatouille, then you're bound to love ciambotta. Sandra and Martin discuss this delectable Italian comfort food with a little help from Giulia Scarpaleggia's Cucina Povera and Martin's mom.

Sandra and Martin celebrate the completion of the first year of I Wish I Were a Prosciutto. They reflect on the year, play some highlights, and eat mounds of prosciutto di parma, burrata and salami. Thank you to all of our guests including Lidia Bastianich, David Greco, Mike Teitel, Anthony Angrisani, and Mom ( Martin's mom, Barbara Hawes). Good food! Good people! Lots of laughs!

Sandra and Martin speak with the Godmother of Italian American cuisine, Lidia Bastianich, about her upcoming PBS special Lidia Celebrates America: Changemakers, raising a family, cooking good food, traveling with her grandchildren, her favorite style of prosciutto, and her new Washington, DC restaurant Osteria Mozza DC.

Sandra and Martin reflect on their busy October - Italian American Heritage month. In the main section, they have a conversation with Sandra's brother and sister-in-law, Jeff and Polly Radosh, about the joys and challenges of gardening. Among their many crops, Jeff and Polly grow the best garlic this side of the Mississippi and have been supplying Sandra and Martin all summer and fall.

Sandra and Martin reflect upon the Italian enclave in Philadelphia and some of her famous food specialties. In the main section, they speak with Martin's friend Francine Wheeler who grew up in an Italian-American home just outside of Philly. Expect plenty of cheesesteaks, hoagies, peppers and eggs, and tomato pie.