PERFECT FOR PASTRY The Amalfi lemon is bright and fragrant, known for its characteristic tapered shape, thick skin rich in essential oils, low seed count and above-average acidity. Environmental hiker Frank Damiano has brought many through – both foreign tourists and Campania locals alike – to see, smell and hear about the role of Torre village in the production of the Amalfi citrus, as they walk along the Path of the Lemons. CB on the Road: Along the Amalfi Coast’s Path of the Lemons | Culinary Backstreets

STANLEY TUCCI IS GOING BACK TO ITALY FOR A NEW TV SHOW IN 2024 "Tucci—The Heart of Italy" will begin production next year and appear on the National Geographic Channel. The first season will have 10 episodes. Did you watch the previous episodes of Tucci and his food adventures in Italy? If so, you know he traveled to only about half of Italy’s 20 regions (Regions are somewhat the equivalent of US states.)—Lazio, Lombardia, Toscana, Veneto, Emilia-Romagna, Sicilia, Campania, Puglia, Aosta. Tucci Food Adventures Set to Return | Live in Italy Magazine

 AMAFITANOS CALL LEMONS 'A GIFT FROM GOD' Gennaro will share the importance of the lemon as a symbol for his homeland, why his addiction to this citrus fruit has never ceased, and how a simple lemon can transform a dish. In Italian cooking, the lemon is as essential as olive oil and salt and no part of it is wasted. A Night in with Gennaro: in conversation with our favourite chef | Gennaro Contaldo