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Ciao Bella

Ciao Bella

Erica Firpo

Italy is the best. Art, Fashion, Food, Design, Innovation, Heritage, you name it, the Bel Paese is built on millennia of creativity and is teaming with innovators. Ciao Bella and host Erica Firpo talks with the creative forces behind Italy today - artists, designers, chefs, experts and aficionados. Cocktail conversations and behind-the-scenes visits that will make you want to pack your bags and go!

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Ciao Bella episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Ciao Bella for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Ciao Bella episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Ciao Bella - Pasta-tively amazing with Julia Ficara
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04/26/21 • 35 min

Fresh pasta is delicious. But is it easy to make? Master pasta maker Julia Ficara shares the secrets from water and farina to 1 meter rolling pin, water and farina. Join in with Erica and Julia on making pasta in the Bologna tradition.

Pasta-tively amazing

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INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo

TWITTER: @moscerina

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Ciao Bella - Bagels in Rome, believe it
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04/19/21 • 51 min

Bagels don't always equal Rome, but believe or not, they are the next best breakfast delight in the Eternal City thanks to Linda Martinez and Steve Brenner, husband-wife duo who've gone from the Beehive hostel to the beginnings of a bagel empire.

Bagels in Rome, Believe it

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TWITTER: @moscerina

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Ciao Bella - Stilettos and sparkles in Venice
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12/28/20 • 29 min

There is a something about a beautiful shoe that can make you feel like a walking fairytale. Edoardo Cavovilla shares the stories behind René Caovilla, Venice's heritage, couture shoemaking atelier.

Stilettos and Sparkles in Venice

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Ciao Bella - Winemaking in Tuscany's Castello di Montepò
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01/25/21 • 33 min

Biondi Santi is one of Italy's vineyard pioneers, trailblazing in Tuscany for decades but in this century, Biondi Santi is a whole new world. Join Erica at Castello di Montepò (in the hills near Scansano) with Tancredi Biondi Santi to talk wine, history, clones and terroir.

Winemaking in Tuscany

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TWITTER: @moscerina

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Ciao Bella - Cicchetti in Venice
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03/27/20 • 22 min

The best way to enjoy Venice is to taste it by eating up cicchetti in the city's bacari. Is that a mouthful? Well, grab a glass of wine and join Venice tour guide Monica Cesarato and Erica as they talk Venetian savory treats cicchetti.

Travel Bite: Cicchetti in Venice

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Ciao Bella - Pizza Ebraica in Rome
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04/20/20 • 16 min

Pizza Ebraica (pizza de beridde) is a centuries-old pastry and tradition in Rome's Jewish Ghetto neighbourhood - the only place in the world you will find this unique bite. Join Erica and art historian/tour guide Sara Pavoncello to talk history, flavour and Rome.

Pizza Ebraica

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Ciao Bella - Sant'Eustachio, Rome's historic caffe
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04/12/21 • 45 min

Sant'Eustachio il Caffe could be Rome's very best coffee bar. For nearly a century, the beloved caffe has charmed residents and visitors with great coffee drinks and an a yesteryear vibe. Federica Ricci joins Erica for the history and secrets of her family's coffee caffe.

Sant'Eustachio, Rome's Historic Caffe

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Ciao Bella - A Love Letter to Paper and Pineider
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03/23/20 • 19 min

Nearly 250 years since its founding, heritage paper maker Pineider is still writing history and now the future. Join Erica and director Giuseppe Rossi talking paper and the art of writing.

A Love Letter to Paper and Pineider

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Irene Forte loves wellness, skin care and Italy. She spent the past few years in labs researching and creating a delicious line of natural skin care products inspired by il Bel Paese. Get on a comfy robe and join me and Irene chatting about the deliciousness of natural beauty and skin care, and luxury hotels.

Sapori di Sicilia and Irene Forte's Mediterranean Diet for your Skin

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Ciao Bella - Pioneering Sicily's Wine With Planeta
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02/19/24 • 37 min

For five centuries, the Planeta family has been growing Sicily, Italy's largest island and a land of incredible wine, creativity and legend. Today, the 17-generation dynasty of Planeta is cultural hub of wine, food, contemporary art and hospitality. Travel to Menfi with Erica and meet Francesca Planeta for a conversation on family, winemaking and 360 sustainability. For show notes and more visit Ciao Bella

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FAQ

How many episodes does Ciao Bella have?

Ciao Bella currently has 112 episodes available.

What topics does Ciao Bella cover?

The podcast is about Culture, Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Art, Hospitality, Italy, Podcasts, Arts and Travel.

What is the most popular episode on Ciao Bella?

The episode title 'Pasta-tively amazing with Julia Ficara' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Ciao Bella?

The average episode length on Ciao Bella is 35 minutes.

How often are episodes of Ciao Bella released?

Episodes of Ciao Bella are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Ciao Bella?

The first episode of Ciao Bella was released on Apr 1, 2019.

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