Earlier this year, Sandra and Martin attended the Gambero Rosso Tri Bicchieri tasting of premium Italian Wines. In this episode, they reflect on the excellent wines they sampled, the interesting people they met, and the delicious food they ate. They also revisit Centerba and the Centerba cocktail called "Negroni Professore." Remember, you can't drive until 1 hour after listening to this episode.

Sandra and Martin discuss memorable seafood experiences, some good and some not so good. Then they speak with Frank Randazzo of Randazzo's Seafood from Arthur Avenue. Finally, Martin serves shrimp risotto using Mama Randazzo's recipe.

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Everybody is Irish on St. Patrick's Day, except for St. Patrick who was a Roman citizen. Sandra and Martin celebrate two big March holidays, St. Patrick's Day and the Feast of Saint Joseph. They'll speak to Martin's mom who vividly paints a picture of these holidays as celebrated in New York City in the early 1950's. Finally, they'll enjoy the famous Zeppole di San Giuseppe!

Sandra Lee and Martin dive into the history of polenta and then sample polenta prepared three different ways: 1) polenta with broccoli rabe and sausage 2) polenta with a rich tomato and mushroom sauce 3) Amor di Polenta - a delicious almond cake made from polenta. Make sure to bring your appetite!

Martin Blanco and Sandra Lee Radosh examine a beloved Italian comfort food, pasta aglio olio. Then they are joined by Mike Teitel of Teitel Brothers fame to discuss the terrible crisis facing Italian olive trees and olive oil. It's a bittersweet episode of I Wish I Were A Prosciutto.

Valentines Day is an inherently Italian holiday. Come celebrate with Sandra and Martin as they discuss the history of Valentines Day and the history of the delicious confection, the Baci. They also take a few minutes to examine the most romantic love story in Western Literature, Romeo and Juliet. It's a podcast full of laughs and kisses (baci).

Martin recalls how his grandparents would serve coffee after dinner. They would ask, "Who's having black coffee and who's having brown coffee?" What exactly is brown coffee?

Martin also shares with Sandra a coffee concoction of his own. He calls it, The Stantucci.

Martin introduces Sandra to a spirit known as Centerba. Martin describes his unsuccessful quest to find Centerba in Italy for his mother, but years later finds it on Arthur Avenue in Arthur Cantina Wine & Liquor. Sandra and Martin are joined by Anthony Angrisani (of said Cantina), who provides a comprehensive overview of the history and delights of Centerba.

Martin introduces Sandra to the delectable Salami Cotto, but warns that it's becoming more difficult to find. Thank goodness for the specialty shops on Arthur Avenue such as Mike's Deli and Teitel Brothers.