Do you want to know the stories behind your favourite Italian dishes? With this podcast you can! Join Anglo-Italian food writer Luca Marchiori as he shares a weekly slice of his lifelong love and enthusiasm for the cooking of his native country. In each episode he explores the history of a different Italian food from its origins to the present day. And you’ll discover plenty of fun facts and fascinating figures along the way.

Latest episodes of the podcast Luca's Italy

• Episode 23: Q&A: Italian menus
• Episode 22: Gelato
• Episode 21: Sfogliatella
• Episode 20: Italian food 'rules'
• Episode 19: Pasta!
• Episode 18: Italian American food and culture: Interview with Chef Amy Riolo
• Episode 17: Pesto
• Episode 16: Cannoli
• Episode 15: Easter in Italy
• Episode 14: Ragù alla bolognese
• Episode 13: Parmigiano Reggiano
• Episode 12: Pizza Romana
• Episode 11: Carbonara
• Episode 10: Tomato
• Episode 9: The first 'Italian' cookbook
• Episode 8: Roman Street Food 1, supplì: guest Arcangelo Dandini, Roman chef and restaurateur
• Episode 7: Pastiera Napoletana: guest Francesco Russo, Neapolitan pastry chef
• Episode 6: Tiramisù
• Episode 5: Pizza Margherita
• Episode 4: Caffè
• Episode 3: La Befana
• Episode 2: Baccalà
• Episode 1: Panettone