Discussing the role of food in Italian culture is pretty much the underlying theme of this entire website. The Mediterranean Diet, Slow Food, la cucina povera… these concepts all speak to the importance of what Italians choose to eat, how they prepare it, and who they share their meals with. And of course, the history and traditions behind the regional specialties of Italy. 

So when I found out that one of the graduate students here at Florida Atlantic University was presenting an entire course on “Italian Culture Through Food,” I knew immediately that I wanted to invite her as a guest on my podcast. Here is my conversation with Dottoressa Arianna Salomon: