The aggressive blue crab, a voracious predator, is devouring Italy's beloved clam population, now decimated by as much as 90% since 2023. This is a crisis you need to follow: listen today!!! Before we dive into this urgent environmental and culinary crisis affecting Italy today, I want to take a moment to celebrate something close to my heart: this is the 250th episode of the Flavor of Italy podcast! That's 250 episodes dedicated to exploring Italian food, wine, culture, and the incredible people behind it all. If you've been listening since the beginning or have just recently joined the Flavor of Italy community, thank you.

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