New York Times bestselling author Katie Parla talks with Brent about her adopted hometown of Rome and her new book Rome: A Culinary History, Cookbook, and Field Guide to the Flavors that Build a City and dishes like braised pig skin and beans, pizza tongues, and Roman rice balls. Plus, why Jewish Roman dishes are often fried, getting pickpocketed in the Eternal City, and busting the myth of Carbonara. [Ep 363]
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 to Italy. Brent’s podcast, also called Destination Eat Drink, is available on all major podcasting platforms.
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