So many of my life memories are intrinsically linked to my experiences with food, and particularly tied to the foundational years I spent in Abruzzo during the 70s and 80s. In this episode, we open the first of many discussions about the flavors and experiences that defined my childhood and beyond.

So, I started this podcast back in 2022, but unfortunately di not follow through with it. Well, it's 2024 and I am now committed to getting this show off the ground once again because I owe it to myself and to all the people of Abruzzo worldwide. I originally thought of creating two episodes per podcast - one in English and one in Italian - but I unfortunately do not have the bandwidth and time to do this. I've decided to record the show only in English because it's the folks who don't speak Italian who would most benefit from this podcast. If you have Abruzzo ancestry and have never been to this beautiful land in central Italy, this is a great place to get your feet wet and learn. I hope you will join me on the journey! If any topics interest you, please email me any suggestions at abruzzofromtheinside@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you!

It's time for my mom to return to Abruzzo! She's been living in the United States for 52 years, and we've discussed the idea of one day returning semi-permanently enough times now! It's time to take action and for her to go back home beyond her sporadic two or three-week vacations with us! What do you think? You can record your thoughts or comments by visiting https://anchor.fm/abruzzofromtheinside, and I might feature them on the next podcast.