Local Aromas from Italy
Two Italian sisters, Benedetta and Valeria, share stories, traditions, and honest conversations about Italian culture and everyday life from their sofa in Italy. They explore the lesser-known aspects of Italy, offering listeners a genuine glimpse into the Italian way of life. The podcast is a blend of laughter, personal anecdotes, and cultural insights.
Episodi
How Food Can Take You Back in Time | Local Aromas
Have you ever tasted something and suddenly found yourself back in a completely different moment of your life? 😶🌫️In this episode of Local Aromas from Italy, Benedetta and Valeria share the foods, smells, and flavors that instantly transport them to childhood summers, family vacations, grandparents' homes, and some of life's happiest memories.Together, they explore why food is so deeply c
Italian Food Does Not Exist | Local Aromas
Italian food is one of the most famous cuisines in the world. There’s just one problem: Italian food doesn’t actually exist.In this episode of Local Aromas from Italy, Benedetta and Valeria explore why Italy is not home to one cuisine, but hundreds of regional and local food traditions. From pesto in Liguria to couscous in Sicily, from lampredotto in Florence to cacio e pepe in Rome, every dish te
Never Give Up | Local Aromas
What does “never giving up” really look like?In this very first episode of Local Aromas from Italy, Benedetta and Valeria open up about something that shaped their entire lives: never giving up.From becoming pastry chefs and sommeliers to starting Local Aromas in their 40s, the two sisters share an honest conversation about divorce, career changes, motherhood, COVID, social media hate, purpose, in
