Katie Parla on The Cultural Tapestry of Italian Cuisine

Join us for a gastronomic adventure with Katie Parla, the Rome-based New York Times bestselling cookbook author of “Food of The Italian Islands”, “Food of the Italian South”, and “Tasting Rome”, among others. Katie is also an Emmy-nominated television host, co-host of Gola Podcast, and expert in all things Italian cuisine. In a captivating conversation, we delve into:  Her incredible food tours in Rome, where she not only leads people to delectable bites but also serves up a generous helping of cultural, historical, and archaeological context for the food and region.  Her latest book, "Food of the Italian Islands," as well as Katie’s personal connections to the vibrant regions of Sicily and Southern Italy.  How Americans can adopt a more nuanced approach to travel within Italy, Why, in Katie’s words, “writing a cookbook will ruin your life”, and how she turned cookbook writing into a sustainable career by creating her own publishing company, Parla Publishing.  Buon appetito! Buy Katie’s delicious new book, Food of the Italian Islands Planning a trip to Rome? Learn more about Katie’s food tours or check out her city guides.  Discover Angelini Osteria, a staple Italian restaurant in Los Angeles. Katie will be publishing their forthcoming book under her publishing company, Parla Publishing.  In Katie’s opinion, the best city to eat in is Istanbul, and the best restaurant to eat at in Istanbul is Balat Sahil.  More from Katie Parla: Website  Instagram  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices