I’ve bene knowing Juliana Lopez May for three years now. She is an Argentinian chef and cooking instructor that every September brings a group of women from South America to Italy, and to our Studio. We spend a day together cooking up a storm and having fun. She is one of the most inspiring women I follow on Instagram, too, as she is generous, she loves to share recipes, ideas and new discoveries, and she supports people with her whole heart. After three years, we finally decided to sit and talk...
Sep 11, 2019•27 min
September as the new January, September with that back to school feeling: a new diary, blank pages, a sharp pencil. September as a month to begin again, a time for new goals, new resolutions. I love September for all these reasons, for the first cooler mornings, for that yellowing light at dusk, for that feeling of having a second chance, a second new year. But I love September also for grapes, and all the recipes you could make with them. September is the grape harvest months, and the time to f...
Sep 04, 2019•16 min
Since a June dinner in Val d’Orcia at Villa Pienza, I’ve been making a ricotta crumb cake at least once a week, during cooking classes and when we had friends over for dinner, trying out different combinations of flour, fruit and chocolate. Everyone was impressed when we were making it, but mostly when, at the end of a meal, we had a fat slice accompanied by an espresso or a little glass of iced limoncello: they always had some room left for a second serving. Now finally the recipe is on line, a...
Aug 28, 2019•25 min
This is a special episode inspired by the Siena with gusto foodie guide we recently published for Travel WithGusto. Siena is a medieval city, my university town, the place where we love to go out during the weekend, or for a special midweek dinner. In this episode, I’m sharing with you a list of the 10 food specialties you don’t want to miss when you visit Siena. I’m also sharing with you an itinerary for a day spent in Siena, based obviously on the best spots to eat and shop for food. We begin ...
Aug 21, 2019•24 min
Both my mum and my grandma influenced my love for preserving. It would be reductive to describe it as a habit or a hobby; I feel an ancient urge to bottle, can, or preserve whatever the season offers with abundance. It is my personal way to celebrate the passing of seasons: a hymn to seasonality, a respectful homage to the humble produce. Preserving is also one of my favourite way of procrastinating. When I am busy with deadlines and projects, this is when I try to steal time to preserve. Follow...
Aug 14, 2019•16 min
A chat with Luisa Cipolla of Agriturismo il Rigo, in Val d’Orcia, about one of the most beautiful parts of Tuscany, about life in an agriturismo, food and wild flowers. Recipes mentioned in this episode: - A few photos and a recipe from Il Rigo, coccini di pane e pecorino: https://en.julskitchen.com/appetizer/bread-and-cheese - Pici all’aglione: https://en.julskitchen.com/first-course/fresh-pasta/fresh-pasta-pici-aglione-valdorcia - Pici with breadcrumbs and wild fennel: https://en.julskitchen.c...
Jul 24, 2019•27 min
Recipes mentioned in this episode: - Effortless summer cooking: https://en.julskitchen.com/seasonal/summer/effortless-summer-cooking - French bean salad with hard boiled eggs and olives: https://en.julskitchen.com/salads/french-bean-salad - Pasta with tuna, parsley, basil and capers: https://en.julskitchen.com/first-course/pasta-first-course/pasta-with-tuna - Fried green tomato frittata: https://en.julskitchen.com/main/fried-green-tomato-frittata I’d love to hear from you: which is for you the b...
Jul 17, 2019•19 min
Recipes mentioned in this episode: Panzanella: https://en.julskitchen.com/first-course/tuscan-panzanella-tomato-bread-salad Caprese: https://en.julskitchen.com/tuscany/tuscan-panzanella Baked eggplants: https://en.julskitchen.com/side/baked-eggplants I’d love to hear from you: how do you face a heatwave? Do you cook or you just avoid it as long as you can? Which is your perfect recipe to fight the heat? Let me know with a DM on Instagram or an email at info@julskitchen.com Find me online at www....
Jun 26, 2019•18 min
Before listening to this episode, be sure to have these ingredients in your pantry, as we’ll cook together: -500 ml (2.11 cups) fresh whole milk -1/2 vanilla bean, split open -2 eggs -4 tablespoons sugar -2 tablespoons corn starch -80 g (2.82 oz) dark chocolate -Alchermes -Savoiardi, lady fingers or sponge cake -cocoa powder, to decorate Recipes mentioned in this episode: - Zuppa inglese: https://en.julskitchen.com/dessert/zuppa-inglese-as-afternoon-break - Alchermes: https://en.julskitchen.com/...
Jun 19, 2019•30 min
Subscribe to our newsletter, Letters from Tuscany: https://julskitchen.substack.com/ Use this link to get 10% off for 1 year: https://julskitchen.substack.com/podcast10 BuyFood Toscana is an event organized by the Region of Tuscany and PromoFirenze, aiming to the promotion of the Tuscan PDO and PGI products to international buyers and journalists. They asked us to introduce the audience to some of the best PDO and PGI products of Tuscany, through stories, recipes and some tastings. This is our p...
Jun 09, 2019•58 min
A talk on creativity and lack of inspiration and a list to keep you inspired, no matter what, from reading to gardening, from walking to visiting new places. I’d love to hear from you: what is that keeps you inspired instead? Share it with me via email or with a post or a story on Instagram using the hashtag #cookingwithanitalianaccent and tagging @julskitchen. This is the post I mentioned today: https://en.julskitchen.com/first-course/pasta-first-course/fava-bean-pesto You can listen the comple...
May 29, 2019•23 min
A talk with Judy Witts Francini, Italian life coach, culinary concierge and guide, about Italian and Tuscan food, cooking classes and food tours in Puglia and Sicily, learning how to cook and eating out in Tuscany. Learn more about Judy and her experiences on her blog Divina Cucina https://divinacucina.com Follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/divinacucina/ Judy’s culinary experiences https://divinacucina.com/culinary-tours/ I’d love to hear from you: do you have a mentor or someone ...
May 22, 2019•26 min
Things we talked about in this episode: - street food in Tuscany - street food in Florence: panino al lampredotto - street food on the Tuscan coast: torta di ceci or cecina - schiacciata - bomboloni and frati - gelato Recipes mentioned in this episode: - panino al lampredotto: https://en.julskitchen.com/tuscany/lampredotto-the-florentine-street-food - torta di ceci: https://en.julskitchen.com/vegetarian/chickpea-cake-with-carrot-hummus - schiacciata: https://en.julskitchen.com/tuscany/tuscan-sch...
May 15, 2019•19 min
Things we talked about in this episode: - A Tuscan Easter menu - Eggs for Easter - Lamb for Easter - Ricotta for Easter - Spring vegetables Recipes mentioned in this episode: - Spinach and ricotta tortelli https://en.julskitchen.com/first-course/fresh-pasta/spinach-ricotta-tortelli - Torta pasqualina https://en.julskitchen.com/vegetarian/torta-pasqualina-my-mums-spinach-and-ricotta-pie - Roasted lamb https://en.julskitchen.com/main/meat/roasted-lamb-and-a-tuscan-easter-lunch - Stewed artichokes ...
Apr 17, 2019•16 min
Things we talked about in this episode: -Tuscan people and their love for beans -Vegetarian and vegan recipes in Tuscan cuisine -Gluten free recipes in Tuscan cuisine Recipes mentioned in this episode: -Pappa al Pomodoro: https://en.julskitchen.com/tuscany/best-pappa-al-pomodoro -Panzanella: https://en.julskitchen.com/tuscany/tuscan-panzanella-tomato-bread-salad -Ribollita: https://en.julskitchen.com/first-course/soup/bean-and-bread-soup -Acquacotta: https://en.julskitchen.com/tuscany/acquacotta...
Apr 03, 2019•20 min
Today’s episode is quite special. We recorded it a few days ago at the St. Mark Cultural Association for Florence Writers, where Tessa Kiros and I had a conversation with David Orr about cooking and writing. Tessa Kiros is the author of ten cookery books and an avid traveller, but, for me, she is one of the most inspiring writers, a friend and a neighbor. You can find Tessa on her website: http://tessakiros.com or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessakiros/ If you liked this episode, be ...
Mar 23, 2019•1 hr 12 min
Things we talked about in this episode: - Markets of Tuscany, A cookbook - Indoor and historic markets in Tuscany - Weekly markets and what you can buy there - Farmers markets in Tuscany Recipes mentioned in this episode: - Pork loin with pears and pecorino: https://en.julskitchen.com/main/meat/roast-pork-loin-with-pears Markets of Tuscany, A cookbook: https://en.julskitchen.com/other/books/my-new-cookbook I’d love to hear from you: where do you shop? Are you a farmers’ market attendee? When you...
Mar 17, 2019•31 min
Things we talked about in this episode: Recipes mentioned in this episode: - Cenci: https://en.julskitchen.com/tuscany/carnival-fried-dough-the-tuscan-cenci - Frittelle: https://en.julskitchen.com/tuscany/italian-carnival-rice-fritters - Schiacciata alla Fiorentina: https://en.julskitchen.com/dessert/schiacciata-alla-fiorentina-a-sweet-flatbread-for-carnival - Bomboloni: https://en.julskitchen.com/dessert/bomboloni-the-italian-doughnuts I’d love to hear from you: do you like Carnival? Is there a...
Mar 08, 2019•22 min
Subscribe to our newsletter, Letters from Tuscany: https://julskitchen.substack.com/ Use this link to get 10% off for 1 year: https://julskitchen.substack.com/podcast10 Things we talked about in this episode: - The Dinner Sister Podcast https://dinnersisters.com/podcast/2019/2/17/dinnerparty-italian-winter - Pane toscano, or the Tuscan bread made without salt - History and legends - Pane Toscano DOP, the Tuscan Bread disciplinary https://www.qualigeo.eu/en/prodotto-qualigeo/pane-toscano-pdo/ - T...
Feb 27, 2019•22 min
Things we talked about in this episode: - Becoming us - Michelle Obama and her memoir “Becoming” - Local pig breeds in Tuscany - Cinta Senese https://en.julskitchen.com/first-course/fresh-pasta/cinta-senese-meat-sauce - How to make the perfect roasted pork loin, or “arista” - Samin Nostrat and her book “Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat” https://en.julskitchen.com/other/books/cookbooks-that-work -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-...
Feb 13, 2019•34 min
Things we talked about in this episode: - Food memories that shape your life - Bracioline al Pomodoro and the beginning of my love story with food - A ciambellone for breakfast and food as love, connection and family - Upside down pineapple and cherry yogurt cake and food as a safe place - Butternut squash risotto and food as therapy - Gnudi and food as a way to assert yourself - Word of the day: gnudi Recipes mentioned in this episode: - Bracioline al Pomodoro, beef cutlets in tomato sauce http...
Feb 06, 2019•16 min
Welcome to Cooking with an Italian accent podcast. Why an Italian accent? Well, I’m pretty sure you can hear it when I talk, and you can taste it when I cook. In each episode, we will talk about traditional food and the memories it stirs up, we will meet friends and producers and we will build up an appetite for Italian food. I will also answer listeners’ questions about Italian and Tuscan cooking. So, if you have a question in your mind, just email me or join our Facebook Group Cooking with Jul...
Jan 31, 2019•2 min
