Sandra and Martin accidentally meet celebrated chef Salvo Lo Castro, of Casasalvo while en route to the legendary Russ and Daughters. They learned that Salvo cooked at the Vatican for 10 years before moving to New York during the pandemic. In their adventure, Sandra and Martin go to a taping of The View, meet Salvo Lo Castro, make new friends outside of Yona Schimmel Knishery, eat creamed herring at Russ and Daughters (only Sandra), and finally enjoy an exquisite meal complimented by exquisite service at Casasalvo. It's coming up in this episode of the Signal Awards-winning podcast, I Wish I Were a Prosciutto.

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Sandra and Martin conclude their Italian culinary tour of Walt Disney World with visits to Geo 82, Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria, Geyers Point Bar and Grill, and Comet Pin Pong (in Washington, DC). This episode takes you to Disney's EPCOT, Disney's Wilderness Lodge resort, and a famous pizzeria in Washington. Martin wanted to prove to Sandra that anyone can find delicious and authentic Italian food in Disney World.

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Happy Easter!

Martin prepares an Easter Wheatberry Cheesecake - Pizza Gran.

In the main section, Martin's mom shares some Easter stories from the 1940's and 1950's, growing up in the Bronx. Listen to the Signal Award winning podcast, I Wish I Were a Prosciutto for stories that celebrate Italian and Italian American culture through the lens of its great culinary traditions.

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Martin is an unabashed Disney enthusiast; Sandra is not. Can you have a great time at Disney World even if you don't care for theme parks, moreover, can you find excellent Italian food in Disney World? Join Sandra and Martin on their road trip to Disney World. They begin with rest stops at Buc-ee's, then reflect on their visits to EPCOT and Disney's Animal Kingdom, and conclude this episode with lunch at Bar Riva at Disney's Riviera Resort. Be sure to check out the Part 1 from March 9 for their real time dinner at Il Mulino in Disney's Swan Hotel, and the concluding Part 3 to be posted soon.

For a delightful celebration of Italian and Italian American food, and the traditions underlying this great cuisine, follow, listen, and share the Signal Award winning podcast, I Wish I Were a Prosciutto.

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Sandra and Martin celebrate the Feast of Saint Joseph. This Roman Catholic holiday also epitomizes the essence of Italian and Italian American traditions, family celebrations, and cooking. They discover that this holiday, in contrast with the ebullient Saint Patrick's Day, is more about appreciating Fathers and the Father of the Holy Family, and eating special foods that are simple, but hearty...except for the delicious Zeppole di San Giuseppe which are a luscious treat. Martin prepares two recipes from Michele Scicolone's most excellent book ITALIAN HOLIDAY COOKING. They are Saint Joseph's Soup and Saint Joseph's Pasta.

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Sandra and Martin take a road trip to Disney World in search of delicious Italian food. Martin, a Disney enthusiast knows where to go. Sandra, a Disney novice, is skeptical. In today's episode, they present their first real-time dining experience as they have dinner at Il Mulino at Disney's Swan Hotel. They are joined by Martin's wife Barbara. Gnocchi bolognese, pizza with arugula and prosciutto, and few surprises.

Italian and Italian American culinary traditions are alive and well in Disney World.

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I Wish I Were a Prosciutto is a Signal Award winning podcast celebrating Italian-American food and the traditions, stories, and recipes behind this extraordinary cuisine. Sandra and Martin couldn't make it to the studio due to January's huge snowstorm, so they "MacGyvered" an episode through Zoom. They talk about making comfort foods for when you are snowed in. Sandra shares her recipe for split pea soup. Martin shares his method for roasting red peppers. Then they played a parlor game Martin calls "Bene/Male."

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The Signal Award Winning I Wish I Were a Prosciutto returns with more stories about Italian and Italian American food, Nona recipes, family traditions, Italian American culture and Italian American lifestyle. Sandra Radosh and Martin Blanco reflect on their respective holidays, then Martin serves a distinctive pasta dish highlighted by ricotta salata cheese. In the main section, Anthony Angrisani speaks about working in his family's shop, Calandra's Cheese, formerly of the famous Italian American enclave Arthur Avenue. Anthony's description of the cheese is so poetic, that you're certain to walk away hungry and sparkling.

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