Hi there, nice to see you! Welcome to the latest La Panza Piena endeavour, the Italy Deep Dive, created as a way of going beyond Instagram and delving deep into subjects which are close to my - and I hope yours too - heart: food, eating, drinking (well) and traveling. I’m Carlotta, a buona forchetta originally from Milan, founder of La Panza Piena and gastronomic travel enthusiast.
Hop onto the journey for a bi-monthly newsletter that dives into the history and food culture of a place through a traditional product, as well as a recipe, curated tips on where to eat and shop and the story of a wine or spirit from the area.
The Italy Deep Dive is only possible with the support of its readers. If you like what you read, feel free to share it with a friend (or two), and if you want to support me, you can subscribe for €5 / month or €50 / year. This guarantees that I can continue to indulge your curiosity and hunger, as well as sharing stories on the gate-keepers of our gastronomic heritage.
Each newsletter will include a section that is free for everyone to read - the history and food culture of a place & a traditional product - and a second part which sits behind a paywall, accessible only to members with recipes, dining and shopping tips and stories on wine. The membership includes access to the savvy and extremely useful Telegram La Panza Piena group chat where you’ll be sure to never again have a bad meal whilst traveling. Find the link at the bottom of each newsletter!
Hi Carlotta . . . I'm a friend of Ed and Lee Riddell, and I'll be staying at their Montalcino Townhouse later this month. Lisa Jane has made some winery and restaurant reservations for me, but I'll be grateful for any recommendations you may have for the Montalcino area. Ciao . . . Jim