Episodes

Today we talk about how to identify an authentic Italian restaurant outside of Italy. We also discuss some "red flags" to look out for, which would indicate an Italian sounding restaurant.

Special guest Marco Avigo is a Master Sommelier is a highly experienced figure in the wine industry. He became the youngest Master Sommelier in 1986, graduating from the Italian Sommeliers Association in Milan. He has also ac...

Not all pasta is created equal, and there are a few things you should take into consideration when choosing a quality pasta such as ingredients, texture, and production method.

The Colomba di Pasqua (Easter Dove) is Italy's Easter dessert, which is similar to the Christmas Panettone. In this episode, we discuss a couple of legends behind the Colomba, what the Colomba is, and when it began to become ...

You've probably seen it on some Italian products, however maybe you don't know exactly what it is. That red and yellow DOP (or PDO in English) logo is more than a fancy seal, it is a guarantee that a product has a strong conn...

This episode is about the value of Italian sounding products around the world, and what to look for to understand if the product is really Italian or Italian sounding. Furthermore, we explore common things that are written o...

March 19th is St. Joseph's Day, and is also Father's Day in Italy. With this comes the delicious pastry known as Zeppole di San Giuseppe. We explore this Italian tradition of Zeppole di San Giuseppe and discover the origins o...

My mission with Stop Italian Sounding is to educate about the differences between real vs Italian sounding food and beverage products.This episode will cover: Who I am and why Stop Italian soundingWhat I plan to do for fu...