Lisa Bertacchini is an expert on the food & wine of her hometown of Parma, Italy. She tells me about the strict rules regarding Parmigiano Reggiano and how to pair the cheese with food and wine. Plus, we talk about the famous Prosciutto di Parma, a local pasta, and 3 delicious desserts. And, Lisa breaks down a food fight between Parma and Bologna. [Ep 394]
Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat Drink. He currently resides in Setubal, Portugal. Brent has written the novel “Truffle Hunt” (Eckhartz Press) and the short story collection “That Bird.” He’s also written dozens of foodie travel guides on Destination Eat Drink, including several in Italy. Brent’s podcast, also called Destination Eat Drink, is available on all major podcasting platforms and is distributed by the Radio Misfits Podcast Network.
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