Stanley Tucci "Searching for Italy"

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#1 Post by **F.Daner** » February 13th, 2021, 5:31 am

Surprised I haven't seen a post on this. Whose looking forward to this ? We sure are. For one reason he's a tremendous talent and have high hopes for the quality of the show. He'll be visiting 20 regions of Italy with a focus on highlighting the regional cuisine.

Italy is first up for us when we can travel so we're really looking forward to some fun trip planning and cooking while we wait. First show is Sunday at 9pm on CNN

https://www.wsj.com/articles/stanley-tu ... 1613077849

#2 Post by **Jim Marmion** » February 13th, 2021, 5:53 am

I caught the first episode a few days ago - it's available on CNN's on-demand service. It was mostly based in Florence and was something of a scene-setter, establishing his father's working in Italy when Tucci was a child as the inspiration for his return. It was a little glossy at times but with some entertaining vignettes. I think the show will be fun as he moves on to some of the less celebrated regions. It's been ten years since I've been able to travel to Italy and I miss it more with each passing year.

#3 Post by **Rick Bollig** » February 13th, 2021, 7:27 am

I’m definitely looking forward to this.

February 13th, 2021, 8:04 am

Rick Bollig wrote: ↑February 13th, 2021, 7:27 am I’m definitely looking forward to this.

My wife and I also

#5 Post by **Ed Steinway** » February 13th, 2021, 8:38 am

My wife and I are also looking forward to watching this. Especially Sicily, which is where my mom's family emigrated from.

Ed

#6 Post by **Todd Hamina** » February 13th, 2021, 5:30 pm

Yes, looking forward to this as well.

#7 Post by **TimF** » February 14th, 2021, 8:50 am

I watched the first episode and really enjoyed it. Looking forward to more.

#8 Post by **John Davis** » February 14th, 2021, 1:39 pm

We will be watching fr sure

#9 Post by **John Davis** » February 14th, 2021, 1:39 pm

John Davis wrote: ↑February 14th, 2021, 1:39 pm We will be watching for sure

#10 Post by **Ken Strauss** » February 14th, 2021, 1:52 pm

Looking forward to also.
Next best thing to traveling!

February 14th, 2021, 2:04 pm

Looking forward to the show on timpanos

#12 Post by **Linda Baehr** » February 14th, 2021, 4:44 pm

David K o l i n wrote: ↑February 14th, 2021, 2:04 pm Looking forward to the show on timpanos

I made one years ago for a party. Damn, it was a PITA. But delicious.

Kelly Walker · February 18th, 2021, 7:05 am

Just noticed it is airing on Sunday nights. Hope I can find the first episode to tape.

February 18th, 2021, 7:43 am

Is this streamed anywhere or do I have to record it?

February 18th, 2021, 7:51 am

I have my DVR set to record the series. I haven't gotten to the first episode quite yet. Been busy with no power and water.

February 18th, 2021, 7:54 am

I’ve missed #1.
We rarely watch broadcast TV now, other than the news (CBC, on PVR), so I missed it.

#17 Post by **Paul Miller** » February 18th, 2021, 7:54 am

We're DVR'ing it. Haven't watched yet.

February 18th, 2021, 9:12 am

I think he did a good job with Naples, which tends to fall into caricature on food shows.

Ignited a desire to head back to Campania. I suspect each episode with do this. It’s been too long

J. D'Antonio · February 18th, 2021, 10:07 am

For those that missed the first episode, they are rebroadcasting it at 11pm EST this Saturday (Feb. 20). New episodes continue Sundays at 9pm EST. Set those PVRs ...

Richard:

I don't believe it's being streamed anywhere accessible to us in Canada.

#20 Post by **Jud Reis** » February 18th, 2021, 10:32 am

Enjoyed it thoroughly, but it made the wander lust kick in big time. I miss Italy and all of Europe for that matter...

February 18th, 2021, 11:01 am

J. D'Antonio wrote: ↑February 18th, 2021, 10:07 am For those that missed the first episode, they are rebroadcasting it at 11pm EST this Saturday (Feb. 20). New episodes continue Sundays at 9pm EST. Set those PVRs ...

Richard:

I don't believe it's being streamed anywhere accessible to us in Canada.

Many thanks. Never would look for non political stuff on CNN.

February 18th, 2021, 11:59 am

Episodes are available on the CNNgo App on Apple TV, PlayStation, XBox, etc.

#23 Post by **Rick Bollig** » February 18th, 2021, 3:34 pm

J. D'Antonio wrote: ↑February 18th, 2021, 10:07 am For those that missed the first episode, they are rebroadcasting it at 11pm EST this Saturday (Feb. 20). New episodes continue Sundays at 9pm EST. Set those PVRs ...

Richard:

I don't believe it's being streamed anywhere accessible to us in Canada.

It’s also being shown just before the 2nd episode Sunday evening. I liked it a lot.

J. D'Antonio · February 18th, 2021, 4:23 pm

Yes, Rick. The schedule appears to have changed. Even on Saturday, the Ep1 repeat was moved to 10pm EST from the original 11pm EST, and now there's also another Ep1 repeat before Ep2 on Sunday, as you stated.

Fun with television programming and PVRs.

February 18th, 2021, 4:41 pm

Rick Bollig wrote: ↑February 18th, 2021, 3:34 pm
J. D'Antonio wrote: ↑February 18th, 2021, 10:07 am For those that missed the first episode, they are rebroadcasting it at 11pm EST this Saturday (Feb. 20). New episodes continue Sundays at 9pm EST. Set those PVRs ...

Richard:

I don't believe it's being streamed anywhere accessible to us in Canada.
It’s also being shown just before the 2nd episode Sunday evening. I liked it a lot.

I think they did this with Bourdain’s show as well

February 19th, 2021, 6:47 am

Watched it last night. I enjoyed it.

#27 Post by **Paul Miller** » February 19th, 2021, 6:09 pm

Just watched tonight. Kept me off my iPad for the whole hour.

February 19th, 2021, 7:37 pm

Paul Miller wrote: ↑February 19th, 2021, 6:09 pm Just watched tonight. Kept me off my iPad for the whole hour.

Now that a recommendation. Well watch Napoli tomorrow, an interesting trip for sure. I’d go back but my wife was way too freaked out.

February 19th, 2021, 9:06 pm

Paul Miller wrote: ↑February 19th, 2021, 6:09 pm Just watched tonight. Kept me off my iPad for the whole hour.

Same here, we loved it.

#30 Post by **Abbie S.** » February 20th, 2021, 6:56 am

Another fan. Definitely gives me the itch to travel back there.

February 20th, 2021, 7:03 am

We enjoyed it as well, though it bugged me that with everything on Campanian tomatoes, mozzarella, and lemons, there was no mention of Campanian wines. If no time for a filmed visit over the hills to Taurasi, how about at least popping a bottle with your pizza and giving it a brief mention?

Looking forward to Episode 2.

#32 Post by **Paul Miller** » February 20th, 2021, 8:25 am

Tom G l a s g o w wrote: ↑February 19th, 2021, 7:37 pm
Paul Miller wrote: ↑February 19th, 2021, 6:09 pm Just watched tonight. Kept me off my iPad for the whole hour.
Now that a recommendation. Well watch Napoli tomorrow, an interesting trip for sure. I’d go back but my wife was way too freaked out.

What freaked out your wife?

Having watched this episode, I now want to go to Naples... or go grocery shopping.

#33 Post by **Paul Miller** » February 20th, 2021, 8:27 am

D@ve D y r 0 f f wrote: ↑February 20th, 2021, 7:03 am We enjoyed it as well, though it bugged me that with everything on Campanian tomatoes, mozzarella, and lemons, there was no mention of Campanian wines. If no time for a filmed visit over the hills to Taurasi, how about at least popping a bottle with your pizza and giving it a brief mention?

Looking forward to Episode 2.

This is my main criticism as well, and not surprisingly from a WineBerserker, the limited attention to the wines of the region.

February 20th, 2021, 8:39 am

Paul Miller wrote: ↑February 20th, 2021, 8:25 am
Tom G l a s g o w wrote: ↑February 19th, 2021, 7:37 pm
Paul Miller wrote: ↑February 19th, 2021, 6:09 pm Just watched tonight. Kept me off my iPad for the whole hour.
Now that a recommendation. Well watch Napoli tomorrow, an interesting trip for sure. I’d go back but my wife was way too freaked out.
What freaked out your wife?

Having watched this episode, I now want to go to Naples... or go grocery shopping.

Crime is a concern. At the hotel the front desk told my wife to remove all her jewelry before walking into the city center. Probably overly cautious, but it’s not London, Paris, NYC. Also a lot of panhandling including kids running under tables at a waterfront restaurant. That didn’t phase any of the Napoli residents. Naples is probably the most operatic of cities.
Lots of history and a short drive to Pompeii, Positano, Amalfi, or Ravello for overnight stays. Not that you want to drive it yourself in peak summer. We went the end of September to Positano, Capri and Naples. Beach season was over along with most crowds, except Capri with lots of day trippers. Nice to stay on Capri after the crowds thinned out.
Note we wanted to go there for our honeymoon in late March but the weather isn’t very good. I think the best time to visit is summer but August is probably crazy packed.

February 20th, 2021, 2:37 pm

Today's offering of miscellaneous food items from Garagiste included Campanian lemon powder. Coincidence?

I think not...

February 20th, 2021, 2:42 pm

Napoli is safer than NYC. More pickpockets but much less violent crime I believe.

February 20th, 2021, 2:46 pm

Tom G l a s g o w wrote: ↑February 20th, 2021, 8:39 am
Paul Miller wrote: ↑February 20th, 2021, 8:25 am
Tom G l a s g o w wrote: ↑February 19th, 2021, 7:37 pm
Now that a recommendation. Well watch Napoli tomorrow, an interesting trip for sure. I’d go back but my wife was way too freaked out.
What freaked out your wife?

Having watched this episode, I now want to go to Naples... or go grocery shopping.
Crime is a concern. At the hotel the front desk told my wife to remove all her jewelry before walking into the city center. Probably overly cautious, but it’s not London, Paris, NYC. Also a lot of panhandling including kids running under tables at a waterfront restaurant. That didn’t phase any of the Napoli residents. Naples is probably the most operatic of cities.
Lots of history and a short drive to Pompeii, Positano, Amalfi, or Ravello for overnight stays. Not that you want to drive it yourself in peak summer. We went the end of September to Positano, Capri and Naples. Beach season was over along with most crowds, except Capri with lots of day trippers. Nice to stay on Capri after the crowds thinned out.
Note we wanted to go there for our honeymoon in late March but the weather isn’t very good. I think the best time to visit is summer but August is probably crazy packed.

We spent a couple of weeks there during June in a rented villa. Before the European vacationer rush. Terrific time. If you can’t go to Capri in the off-season, go after 4 in the afternoon (works in most heavily tourist places in Europe). The day trippers are back in their buses or boats

February 20th, 2021, 3:56 pm

The HBO miniseries "My Brilliant Friend" was based in Naples and included several episodes with Ischia (no talk of Coniglio) which added a colorful dimension combined with Tucci's show and perspectives. A little bit of Italian is a big help when you stray off the beaten track.

RT

February 20th, 2021, 5:16 pm

Barry L i p t o n wrote: ↑February 20th, 2021, 2:42 pm Napoli is safer than NYC. More pickpockets but much less violent crime I believe.

Agreed. My wife and I walked all over Naples including back alleys and we never had an issue. Just be aware.

Brent C l a y t o n · February 20th, 2021, 7:53 pm

Watching episode one now. I think it’s pretty meh. He touched a few fine points of Naples/Campania but it’s much more exciting to me than he’s making it out to be.

#41 Post by **TimF** » February 21st, 2021, 9:36 am

Has anyone tried making that zucchini pasta dish? Seems pretty simple. Wondering what they left out.

February 21st, 2021, 10:08 am

TimF wrote: ↑February 21st, 2021, 9:36 am Has anyone tried making that zucchini pasta dish? Seems pretty simple. Wondering what they left out.

This recipe is close but clearly not exact. Simple doesn't mean easy! The little tricks (not to mention fresh, unusually tasty and properly ripe/sized zucchinis) undoubtedly make or break the dish.

http://sirenusejournal.com/en/recipes/l ... hine-amore

RT

#43 Post by **TimF** » February 21st, 2021, 10:30 am

Thanks for that recipe. Obvious points of divergence from the episode are that they fried the zucchini in sunflower oil and cooked it the day ahead. They also added some butter. I’ll play around with it as soon as I can get local zucchini.

Mike DiSalvo · February 23rd, 2021, 1:28 pm

The episode from Rome has some lovely dishes particularly the spaghetti dish with the fresh precorino/parmesan reggiano sauce.

February 23rd, 2021, 5:59 pm

Loved both episodes and like so many others has me yearning to return to Italy. COVID cancelled last years family trip to Umbria

so I am more than ready to go back. We love Naples and have visited several times. The further south you go, the better it gets. But having some Italian helps a lot.

#46 Post by **Paul Miller** » February 24th, 2021, 7:53 am

#47 Post by **TimF** » February 24th, 2021, 7:54 am

I guess he wasn't able to find it in the first season?

#48 Post by **TimF** » February 24th, 2021, 7:56 am

Mike DiSalvo wrote: ↑February 23rd, 2021, 1:28 pm The episode from Rome has some lovely dishes particularly the spaghetti dish with the fresh precorino/parmesan reggiano sauce.

I'm going to go back and rewatch that specifically. I'm guessing the real trick is in the quality of the pasta and cheese?

February 24th, 2021, 8:28 am

TimF wrote: ↑February 24th, 2021, 7:54 am I guess he wasn't able to find it in the first season?

Not in only six shows. C’mon

February 24th, 2021, 8:37 am

TimF wrote: ↑February 24th, 2021, 7:56 am
Mike DiSalvo wrote: ↑February 23rd, 2021, 1:28 pm The episode from Rome has some lovely dishes particularly the spaghetti dish with the fresh precorino/parmesan reggiano sauce.
I'm going to go back and rewatch that specifically. I'm guessing the real trick is in the quality of the pasta and cheese?

That poor woman whose reastaurant has been firebombed twice with no help from the police. There's more to that story I would think.