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Budoni, Sardinia
Nonna Tonnina
Tonina Pala, a 75-year-old Sardinian home cook, preserves tradition by uniting people through food, hospitality, and shared culinary heritage.
Favorite dish
Zuppa Gallorese
Hometown
Budoni
Favorite Dessert
La Frijoli Leti
Hobbies
Family gatherings
Matera, Basilicata
Nonna Silvia
Silvia is a retired art historian from Matera, cherishes traditional Southern Italian cooking and its authentic, seasonal flavors.
Favorite dish
Baked Pasta w Eggplant
Hometown
Matera
Favorite Dessert
Tiramisu
Hobbies
Traveling
Budoni, Sardinia
Nonna Pietruccia
Pietruccia, from Budoni, Sardinia, is a vibrant and experienced cook whose life revolves around food, family, and community.
Favorite dish
Spaghetti alla carne
Hometown
Budoni
Favorite Dessert
Tiramisu
Hobbies
Baking pastry
Budoni, Sardinia
Nonna Tonnina
Tonina Pala, a 75-year-old Sardinian home cook, preserves tradition by uniting people through food, hospitality, and shared culinary heritage.
Favorite dish
Zuppa Gallorese
Hometown
Budoni
Favorite Dessert
La Frijoli Leti
Hobbies
Family gatherings
Matera, Basilicata
Nonna Silvia
Silvia is a retired art historian from Matera, cherishes traditional Southern Italian cooking and its authentic, seasonal flavors.
Favorite dish
Baked Pasta w Eggplant
Hometown
Matera
Favorite Dessert
Tiramisu
Hobbies
Traveling
Budoni, Sardinia
Nonna Pietruccia
Pietruccia, from Budoni, Sardinia, is a vibrant and experienced cook whose life revolves around food, family, and community.
Favorite dish
Spaghetti alla carne
Hometown
Budoni
Favorite Dessert
Tiramisu
Hobbies
Baking pastry
Budoni, Sardinia
Nonna Tonnina
Tonina Pala, a 75-year-old Sardinian home cook, preserves tradition by uniting people through food, hospitality, and shared culinary heritage.
Favorite dish
Zuppa Gallorese
Hometown
Budoni
Favorite Dessert
La Frijoli Leti
Hobbies
Family gatherings
Matera, Basilicata
Nonna Silvia
Silvia is a retired art historian from Matera, cherishes traditional Southern Italian cooking and its authentic, seasonal flavors.
Favorite dish
Baked Pasta w Eggplant
Hometown
Matera
Favorite Dessert
Tiramisu
Hobbies
Traveling
Budoni, Sardinia
Nonna Pietruccia
Pietruccia, from Budoni, Sardinia, is a vibrant and experienced cook whose life revolves around food, family, and community.
Favorite dish
Spaghetti alla carne
Hometown
Budoni
Favorite Dessert
Tiramisu
Hobbies
Baking pastry
Budoni, Sardinia
Nonna Tonnina
Tonina Pala, a 75-year-old Sardinian home cook, preserves tradition by uniting people through food, hospitality, and shared culinary heritage.
Favorite dish
Zuppa Gallorese
Hometown
Budoni
Favorite Dessert
La Frijoli Leti
Hobbies
Family gatherings
Matera, Basilicata
Nonna Silvia
Silvia is a retired art historian from Matera, cherishes traditional Southern Italian cooking and its authentic, seasonal flavors.
Favorite dish
Baked Pasta w Eggplant
Hometown
Matera
Favorite Dessert
Tiramisu
Hobbies
Traveling
Budoni, Sardinia
Nonna Pietruccia
Pietruccia, from Budoni, Sardinia, is a vibrant and experienced cook whose life revolves around food, family, and community.
Favorite dish
Spaghetti alla carne
Hometown
Budoni
Favorite Dessert
Tiramisu
Hobbies
Baking pastry
Budoni, Sardinia
Nonna Tonnina
Tonina Pala, a 75-year-old Sardinian home cook, preserves tradition by uniting people through food, hospitality, and shared culinary heritage.
Favorite dish
Zuppa Gallorese
Hometown
Budoni
Favorite Dessert
La Frijoli Leti
Hobbies
Family gatherings
Matera, Basilicata
Nonna Silvia
Silvia is a retired art historian from Matera, cherishes traditional Southern Italian cooking and its authentic, seasonal flavors.
Favorite dish
Baked Pasta w Eggplant
Hometown
Matera
Favorite Dessert
Tiramisu
Hobbies
Traveling
Budoni, Sardinia
Nonna Pietruccia
Pietruccia, from Budoni, Sardinia, is a vibrant and experienced cook whose life revolves around food, family, and community.
Favorite dish
Spaghetti alla carne
Hometown
Budoni
Favorite Dessert
Tiramisu
Hobbies
Baking pastry
Budoni, Sardinia
Nonna Tonnina
Tonina Pala, a 75-year-old Sardinian home cook, preserves tradition by uniting people through food, hospitality, and shared culinary heritage.
Favorite dish
Zuppa Gallorese
Hometown
Budoni
Favorite Dessert
La Frijoli Leti
Hobbies
Family gatherings
Matera, Basilicata
Nonna Silvia
Silvia is a retired art historian from Matera, cherishes traditional Southern Italian cooking and its authentic, seasonal flavors.
Favorite dish
Baked Pasta w Eggplant
Hometown
Matera
Favorite Dessert
Tiramisu
Hobbies
Traveling
Budoni, Sardinia
Nonna Pietruccia
Pietruccia, from Budoni, Sardinia, is a vibrant and experienced cook whose life revolves around food, family, and community.
Favorite dish
Spaghetti alla carne
Hometown
Budoni
Favorite Dessert
Tiramisu
Hobbies
Baking pastry
Budoni, Sardinia
Nonna Tonnina
Tonina Pala, a 75-year-old Sardinian home cook, preserves tradition by uniting people through food, hospitality, and shared culinary heritage.
Favorite dish
Zuppa Gallorese
Hometown
Budoni
Favorite Dessert
La Frijoli Leti
Hobbies
Family gatherings
Matera, Basilicata
Nonna Silvia
Silvia is a retired art historian from Matera, cherishes traditional Southern Italian cooking and its authentic, seasonal flavors.
Favorite dish
Baked Pasta w Eggplant
Hometown
Matera
Favorite Dessert
Tiramisu
Hobbies
Traveling
Budoni, Sardinia
Nonna Pietruccia
Pietruccia, from Budoni, Sardinia, is a vibrant and experienced cook whose life revolves around food, family, and community.
Favorite dish
Spaghetti alla carne
Hometown
Budoni
Favorite Dessert
Tiramisu
Hobbies
Baking pastry
Budoni, Sardinia
Nonna Tonnina
Tonina Pala, a 75-year-old Sardinian home cook, preserves tradition by uniting people through food, hospitality, and shared culinary heritage.
Favorite dish
Zuppa Gallorese
Hometown
Budoni
Favorite Dessert
La Frijoli Leti
Hobbies
Family gatherings
Matera, Basilicata
Nonna Silvia
Silvia is a retired art historian from Matera, cherishes traditional Southern Italian cooking and its authentic, seasonal flavors.
Favorite dish
Baked Pasta w Eggplant
Hometown
Matera
Favorite Dessert
Tiramisu
Hobbies
Traveling
Budoni, Sardinia
Nonna Pietruccia
Pietruccia, from Budoni, Sardinia, is a vibrant and experienced cook whose life revolves around food, family, and community.
Favorite dish
Spaghetti alla carne
Hometown
Budoni
Favorite Dessert
Tiramisu
Hobbies
Baking pastry
Budoni, Sardinia
Nonna Tonnina
Tonina Pala, a 75-year-old Sardinian home cook, preserves tradition by uniting people through food, hospitality, and shared culinary heritage.
Favorite dish
Zuppa Gallorese
Hometown
Budoni
Favorite Dessert
La Frijoli Leti
Hobbies
Family gatherings
Matera, Basilicata
Nonna Silvia
Silvia is a retired art historian from Matera, cherishes traditional Southern Italian cooking and its authentic, seasonal flavors.
Favorite dish
Baked Pasta w Eggplant
Hometown
Matera
Favorite Dessert
Tiramisu
Hobbies
Traveling
Budoni, Sardinia
Nonna Pietruccia
Pietruccia, from Budoni, Sardinia, is a vibrant and experienced cook whose life revolves around food, family, and community.
Favorite dish
Spaghetti alla carne
Hometown
Budoni
Favorite Dessert
Tiramisu
Hobbies
Baking pastry
Budoni, Sardinia
Nonna Tonnina
Tonina Pala, a 75-year-old Sardinian home cook, preserves tradition by uniting people through food, hospitality, and shared culinary heritage.
Favorite dish
Zuppa Gallorese
Hometown
Budoni
Favorite Dessert
La Frijoli Leti
Hobbies
Family gatherings
Matera, Basilicata
Nonna Silvia
Silvia is a retired art historian from Matera, cherishes traditional Southern Italian cooking and its authentic, seasonal flavors.
Favorite dish
Baked Pasta w Eggplant
Hometown
Matera
Favorite Dessert
Tiramisu
Hobbies
Traveling
Budoni, Sardinia
Nonna Pietruccia
Pietruccia, from Budoni, Sardinia, is a vibrant and experienced cook whose life revolves around food, family, and community.
Favorite dish
Spaghetti alla carne
Hometown
Budoni
Favorite Dessert
Tiramisu
Hobbies
Baking pastry
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