Schedule

: Their trip to Liguria explores the concept of "the beautiful figure"—the social pressure to present one's best self—and how this impacts the rituals of eating in fashionable ports like Portofino.

The series and its accompanying cookbook, , emphasize Carluccio’s "MOF-MOF" philosophy: M inimum o f f uss, m aximum o f f lavour.

: A unique Calabrian chocolate and pig's blood pudding, representing the "waste nothing" philosophy of the south.

: In the first episode, the duo visits Calabria to investigate the idolization of children and the decline of the large Italian family. They explore how childhood food has shifted from the "sweet shop" of the countryside to more modern, often lonelier habits.

: A classic Roman staple featuring guanciale (or bacon), chili, and tomato sauce.

: In Lazio, they look at the evolving role of the Italian man, from traditional pasta-eating competitions to the modern kitchen. Iconic Dishes from the Series