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I Wish I Were A Prosciutto

Scopa Communications

Martin Blanco and Sandra Radosh host an ongoing discussion and exploration of Italian American Food. The show comprises a mix of family recipes, humorous stories, and interviews with people who continue the traditions that exemplify the best of Italian American feasting.

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00:50:03

Baci, Kisses, Violets, Poems - Valentines Day

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2025/02/14

It's Valentines Day! Sandra and Martin discuss the Italian docudrama Luisa Spagnoli - Queen of Chocolate which chronicles the life of the celebrated founder of Perugina Chocolates, the creator of Baci candy, and the founder of Louisa Spagnoli fashion. In the main segment, they speak with Martin's Mom about his Nonno Tom's poetry, his Grandma Alba's raviolis, and the profound love between his maternal grandparents.#Baci #Perugina #homemaderaviolis #poetry #ValentinesDay

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00:51:48

Chicago Thin Crust Pizza and Riko's Thin Crust Pizza

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2025/01/31

Sandra and Martin talk about authentic Chicago thin-crust pizza including Vito and Nick's Pizzeria and Johnny's at La Grange Park. Then they sample thin-crust pizza Connecticut-style from Riko's. In the main section, they speak with Rico Imbrogno, the founder of the ever popular, ever growing Riko's Pizza. Rico talks about what inspired him to open Riko's, his commitment to quality, his love of community, and his plans for continued growth. #Rikospizza #Chicagothincrust #pizza

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01:00:27

Osso Buco, Pork, and Short Stories

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2025/01/23

Sandra prepares a delicious beef osso buco for Martin. Then they welcome Paul Callaro, author of an anthology of compelling short stories Not Down on Any Map. Paul is also the youngest son of Danny and Louise Callaro who owned the legendary Danny's Pork Store of the Belmont Italian enclave in the Bronx. #ossobuco #pork #porkstore #notdownonanymap #addeobakers #madoniabakery #antonchekhov #italiansausage #italianfamilytraditions #bronxhistory #arthuravenue #chekhovshortstories

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00:53:59

Feasting in Florence with "A Room With a View"

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2025/01/14

It's Book Club Day again! Sandra and Martin discuss Ismail Merchant's Florence - Feasting and Filming in Tuscany, The book comprises Ismail Merchant's notes on filming his beloved A Room With a View on location in Florence, his food experiences in Tuscany, 70 recipes from the region and photographs as sumptuous as the food. Martin also serves Pasta Con Piselli, one of the recipes from the book. Sandra and Martin also review their respective holidays and their visit to Il Gioia in New Haven,

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00:41:22

La Vigile 2024

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2024/12/19

Sandra and Martin discuss Christmas Eve Italian style - La Vigile. They'll each reflect on their memories of the holiday from their youth. Then they'll speak with Martin's cousin Alba about her recollections and her role as one of the cooks that keep the family feast alive today.

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00:35:05

Santa Lucia - Let There Be Light

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2024/12/12

Sandra and Martin discuss the Feast of Saint Lucy - Santa Lucia. In the main section they speak with Martin’s mom about a special Saint Lucy celebration with his daughter and grandmother. Then everyone enjoys Martin’s traditional Saint Lucy buns.

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00:42:23

Ciambotta vs. Ratatouille: A Stew by Any Other Name

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2024/12/06

If you enjoyed Pixar's Ratatouille, then you're bound to love ciambotta. Sandra and Martin discuss this delectable Italian comfort food with a little help from Giulia Scarpaleggia's Cucina Povera and Martin's mom.

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00:56:27

It's Our First Anniversary - The Prosciutto Anniversary!

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2024/11/29

Sandra and Martin celebrate the completion of the first year of I Wish I Were a Prosciutto. They reflect on the year, play some highlights, and eat mounds of prosciutto di parma, burrata and salami. Thank you to all of our guests including Lidia Bastianich, David Greco, Mike Teitel, Anthony Angrisani, and Mom ( Martin's mom, Barbara Hawes). Good food! Good people! Lots of laughs!

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00:43:37

A Conversation with Lidia Bastianich

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2024/11/21

Sandra and Martin speak with the Godmother of Italian American cuisine, Lidia Bastianich, about her upcoming PBS special Lidia Celebrates America: Changemakers, raising a family, cooking good food, traveling with her grandchildren, her favorite style of prosciutto, and her new Washington, DC restaurant Osteria Mozza DC.

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01:02:03

Garden Fresh Garlic (from Illinois with Love)

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2024/11/15

Sandra and Martin reflect on their busy October - Italian American Heritage month. In the main section, they have a conversation with Sandra's brother and sister-in-law, Jeff and Polly Radosh, about the joys and challenges of gardening. Among their many crops, Jeff and Polly grow the best garlic this side of the Mississippi and have been supplying Sandra and Martin all summer and fall.

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01:10:22

The Philadelphia Story

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2024/10/25

Sandra and Martin reflect upon the Italian enclave in Philadelphia and some of her famous food specialties. In the main section, they speak with Martin's friend Francine Wheeler who grew up in an Italian-American home just outside of Philly. Expect plenty of cheesesteaks, hoagies, peppers and eggs, and tomato pie.

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01:17:34

The Feast of San Gennaro, Smerladina Water, and Vinny...

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2024/10/17

Sandra and Martin recount their trip to the Feast of San Gennaro on Mulberry Street in New York City. Then Martin discusses the cultural significance of the old St. Patrick's church. In the main segment, they conclude their interview with Vinny Marano, where they discuss commedia dell'arte, the film Scaramouche, and finally resolve the question of who discovered America (spoiler alert: it may have been Vinny's Aunt Maria. . .).

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01:01:40

Sparkling Sardinian Waters Meet Commedia dell'Arte

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2024/10/08

Sandra and Martin discuss and sample a distinctive brand of sparkling water from Sardinia called Smerladina, whose name harkens back to the Commedia dell"Arte, the great theatre of the Italian renaissance. In the main segment, they speak with a true renaissance man, Martin's friend Vincent Marano.

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00:46:12

Motor City Pizza

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2024/09/23

Sandra and Martin discuss and sample Detroit style pizza. Then they speak with Martin's mom about focaccia and making and enjoying home made pizza with Grandma Alba and Chad Scarborough.

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01:14:39

Cherries and Peaches and Plums: Oh My!

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2024/09/14

Sandra and Martin talk about the summer watermelon fights of their youth, and then sample the best fruit of the season. Martin also serves up an old Italian summer treat: peaches in wine. In the main section, they speak with Emily March of March Farms in Bethlehem CT. Emily will tell them about growing peaches and cherries in CT, the joys and hardships of farming, and what it’s like to eat a ripe peach just picked from the tree.

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00:51:18

Butcher's Best: A Touch of Italy in Newtown CT

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2024/08/07

Sandra and Martin sample authentic Italian fennel sausage and Irish bangers crafted by Steve Ford of Butcher's Best Country Market in Newtown Connecticut. In the main section, they speak with Steve about how he learned his trade, the philosophy behind his store, enjoying life's simple pleasures and taking care of one's community.

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00:57:31

Grandma Alba's 1 Egg Wonder Cake

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2024/07/29

Sandra and Martin sample a variety of food and drink including Grandma Alba's 1 Egg Wonder Cake. Then they speak with Martin's mom about the authentic recipe of the cake - spoiler alert, it might require a different number of eggs then the title suggests.

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00:52:55

McDonalds in Italy? - An Infamia that Birthed Slow Food

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2024/07/17

It's Book Club Day again! In this episode, Sandra and Martin explore Slow Food Revolution A New Culture for Eating and Living by Carlo Petrini. When a McDonald's restaurant opened in Rome in 1986, a small group of incensed and passionate Italians crafted a manifesto and put it into action resulting in the "Slow Food" revolution. Nearly 40 years later, the movement remains vital and necessary. The conversation is enhanced with a surprise luncheon and a surprise excerpt from a

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01:00:31

"Give Me Liberty or Give Me Fresh Pasta" - Patsy Enrico

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2024/07/02

In this episode, Sandra and Martin discuss the virtues of fresh pasta, and in the main segment, they speak with Martin's friend Susie Linn, who was at the vanguard of the fresh pasta movement in Albany, New York circa 1985 vis-a-vis a unique eatery called Pasta Express. Afterwards, Martin serves fresh pasta acquired through a vending machine from Westport's Il Pastaficio, topped off with the finest jar marinara sauce from Mike's Deli on Arthur Avenue.

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01:02:36

Grandma's Magic Pot and the Escarole and Beans

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2024/06/19

In this episode, Sandra and Martin sample the beloved Italian comfort food, escarole and beans. Afterwards, they speak with Martin's mom about Grandma Alba's "Magic Pot." This episode is dedicated to the memory of Martin's Uncle Adrian, who passed away last week. Sometimes Uncle Adrian comes up specifically in a discussion (as he does in this one), and his spirit is always deeply embedded in the many traditions we celebrate. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him

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