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Episode 2628 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino chat about Anna's appearance on the Adam Carolla show, pitching to Sprouts, and a "magic" polypill. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/04/a-magic-polypill-episode-2628 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - A "Magic" Polypill? At the time of this episode, Anna's Eat Happy Kitchen spices are on sale for a short time. Use code BOGO25. Vinnie weeps for vegans. (3:00) Anna was recently on the Adam Carolla show. (11:45) Many people are still unaware that eating beef tallow does not make you fat. However, eating foods like steaks, bacon, and cheese again is not without limits. You can't eat like a glutton. Vinnie says all the time: You can not eat anything without impunity! Portion control is still necessary. Vinnie let Adam know about Anna's sauces, which led to her guest appearance on Adam's podcast. (28:30) Vinnie is planning to open up the VIP group again soon and has been producing more exercise videos. (32:00) The videos will be made available in several ways. Bonkers things are happening in the world of Olive Oil - just stick to Villa Cappelli! (38:00) Anna recently pitched her sauces to Sprouts Market and shares her experience. (40:00) She will continue to pitch to them as many times as it takes since so many of her customers love Sprouts Market. They switch to discussing the “polypill” in the UK sponsored by the NHS (National Health Service). (53:00) An entire industry has been focused on “bad” cholesterol, when every cell in your body *needs* cholesterol. The idea of a pill that “fixes everything The side effects are likely even worse. There is nothing "magic" about this pill. More News If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, register here! Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook is available! You can go to You can order it from . Anna's recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:
Episode 2568 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss traveling, new goals, the TSA, weight loss, how to "reset your jets," and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/11/reset-your-jets-episode-2568 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Reset Your Jets Anna has been traveling and promoting Eat Happy Italian. (2:00) Vinnie has a new plan for workouts next year. (14:00) He wants to put on more muscle. (22:00) They return to discussing Anna's recent travels. (24:30) They share ideas about going through airports. There are ways to visit with friends or family and still be NSNG®. (30:00) Anna shares a story about the TSA. (33:00) Anna got called a “perp.” Apparently, Vinnie is on “The List,” too. During the Villa Cappelli ad, Anna shares one way to tell if olive oil has been cut with cheap oil. But Villa Cappelli *never* cuts theirs. Anna has dropped some weight. (49:00) She had some medical issues this past year and had to buckle down in her approach. (50:00) She describes what changes she made. There will be times when you need to “reset your jets.” It's best to make peace with where you are on your journey; Anna explains what she means. (57:00) Now is your chance to get in on the ground floor of this great opportunity to own equity in Eat Happy Kitchen! Follow this link to Eat Happy Kitchen's StartEngine to find out more! If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, you can still sign up to get on the waiting list at Anna has a Holiday recipe PDF! You can find it at her website under Cookbook PDFs; It's the Eat Happy For the Holidays Cookbook PDF. (46:00) More News Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook is available! You can go to You can order it from . Anna's recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:
Episode 2538 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss his third appearance on Mike Rowe's podcast, how becoming an NSNG® VIP member is a no-brainer, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/09/its-a-no-brainer-episode-2538 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - It's a No-Brainer Vinnie just returned from Los Angeles where he recorded a show with Mike Rowe. (2:00) It will be his third appearance on Mike Rowe's podcast. The NSNG® Facebook group has historically gained membership after each of Vinnie's appearances on Rowe's show. And they are affectionately known as “Rowebies.” Vinnie is opening the NSNG® VIP group again so people can join. (12:00) However, new memberships will be available for a limited time. The VIP group is a place of accountability and community. Vinnie has two monthly group calls that work like a consultation where you can ask him questions. (14:00) There is other content available, like exercise videos. It's a no-brainer to want to join it! A Bit About Anna Anna is an accomplished voice-over professional and cook. (18:00) She gives a little of her backstory, and how they started the podcast. Vinnie explains some other changes that are happening with the show. (20:00) There is some recipe talk using Villa Cappelli. (26:00) Anna has several cookbooks and an Italian Low-carb book ready for pre-order. Vinnie describes his four documentaries. You can find more info below in the show notes. (30:00) Marie is Vinnie's mother, and she has been a frequent guest on the show over the years. (41:00) Dunkin' Do-NOTs There is an outrageous amount of sugar in it the Dunkin' Donuts Pumpkin Spice drink: 186 grams of sugar! (44:00) That's as much sugar as a dozen glazed donuts! They give some basic info about going low-carb. (46:00) More News Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives, on Peacock channel. “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook, is available for pre-order! You can go to: —upload your receipt and get bonus content. You can preorder it from . Anna's recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!
Episode 2535 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss how the government has been offloading processed cheese products, recipes, making mayo, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/09/offloading-processed-cheese-episode-2535 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Offloading Processed Cheese Anna and Vinnie are producing on the fly and looking into government cheese. (2:00) And if all this talk about pizza has you craving it, Anna has 4 different types of pizza crust recipes for you. (11:00) She talks about how to make a meat-based crust. (13:00) Malcolm Gladwell's article addresses how the government offloading processed cheese led to stuffed-crust pizza. (14:00) Many of the ingredients at one time were considered “GRAS” (Generally Regarded As Safe). However, companies change ingredient lists all the time. Anna gives suggestions for mayo, but she also has her own recipe, too. (20:00) Anna and Vinnie plan to do a special episode where Anna cooks Vinnie's favorite football food. (27:00) They discuss hot sauces that they enjoy. Make sure you listen to the Villa Cappelli ad closely—they tell you about two different discounts! (33:00) The government had a surplus of cheese and figured out a way to offload it. (36:30) They discuss the mystery that is processed cheese products. Big Food wants you to be addicted to their products. (45:00) These kinds of cheap foods make being able to afford whole foods more difficult. (47:00) They list some of the unhealthy ingredients. More News Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives, on Peacock channel. (1:00) “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook, is available for pre-order! You can go to: —upload your receipt and get bonus content. You can preorder it from . Anna's beef recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! (41:00) There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!
Episode 2418 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino chat with Vinnie's mother Marie, and share some taste explosions including Anna's egg nog recipe, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/12/a-taste-explosion-episode-2418 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - A Taste Explosion Recent consult with NSNG® fan Seria Hogg who was seriously injured in a collision but continues to participate in long-distance cycling. (3:30) Anna is demonstrating her decadent egg nog recipe. (7:00) Vinnie shares a recipe for a frittata which was a taste explosion. They call Marie, Vinnie's mother, and chat with her for a few minutes. (11:00) Truth is stranger than fiction; she shares a story about Vinnie when he was 16 years old. (17:00) Marie continues to do well on NSNG and is looking and feeling younger. But she recently developed a serious garlic allergy—and she's been eating garlic all her life. (26:00) They chat a bit about their Thanksgiving gathering. They say goodbye to Marie, and Anna starts her homemade egg nog demo. (38:10) You can find the recipe on Anna's Eat Happy Kitchen Substack , it's also a taste explosion and perfectly festive. She also shares some great information about what Eat Happy Kitchen is offering for the holidays. (44:20) She has some recommendations on what to ask for gifting purposes. Eat Happy Kitchen now has the option to purchase gift cards! (45:00) Vinnie shares a quick recap of the VIP group details, which you will want to check out. (46:30) Use this link for more details regarding Vinnie's accountability group at Anna continues her steak demo and will make you wish you were having dinner at her house. (51:00) Luckily, since it's a demo, you'll learn how to do it at home. There are some extra holiday pointers in the Villa Cappelli ad, so make sure you listen. (52:00) [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!
Episode 2388 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss how to keep moving forward, how sugar feeds cancer, and more. [libsyn_podcast id=28126607] PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - How to Keep Moving Forward Anna shares a wise reminder that applies to most things, including fitness and health: This Too Shall Pass. (2:00) Vinnie discusses a recent consult with “Judy” and what things were happening that have stalled her weight loss. (2:30) He doesn't like the word “plateau,” because your body is always doing something. What it does depends on whether you are doing negative or positive things. So you need to keep moving forward! Anna brings up Bulgarian Split Squats and they discuss how to improve them. (6:00) She also brings up other fitness challenges that are happening, especially during menopause. Vinnie still works out to failure and loves the calm feeling it brings. They chat about sleep, too; as a result, they talk about how magnesium helps. (12:30) Sugar Feeds Cancer Getting calories on people when they are dealing with cancer or similar things is difficult. (14:00) Often people just need to keep their weight on when their appetite is gone. Vinnie is dealing with 3-4 people right now who are fighting cancer; he shares his personal advice—but reminds us he is not a doctor. He describes his own experience during cancer regarding appetite and food. He recommends staying away from sugars because sugar and other carbs feed cancer. (19:30) However, if a person is struggling to eat during chemo, they need to keep weight on and they should eat what they can. Because at that point, their body needs something to have energy to fight. He also recommends desiccated liver capsules; but only the fatty kind. He makes other recommendations with protein, too. Anna reads a label sent in by listener Kristy Smith; the label is from Nestle Health Science. (23:30) As you can guess, it's pretty much an abomination. It's a mix of bad ingredients with added vitamins and amino acids; however, the added supplements are less than two percent of the ingredients! (27:00) Cancer grows out of damaged cells; when mitochondria get damaged, cancer grows from that. (28:00) After the ad for Villa Cappelli, the best olive oil on the planet, they switch to football talk. (40:50) This leads to a chat about the late Jimmy Buffett and his legacy on the planet. (43:00) Anna shares her two cover options for her upcoming Low-Carb Italian Cookbook. (44:30) Don't forget to check out Anna's , too! [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!
Episode 2369 - On this Friday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino give you a Grocery 101 course on how grocery stores work, saving money on meat and produce, how to best shop for keeping NSNG®, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/08/grocery-101-with-anna-vocino-episode-2369 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel - GROCERY 101 Vinnie and Anna start with some history about how the grocery stores of today got established, thanks to cardboard and the Piggly Wiggly. (You'll see what I mean!) (2:00) They have done several “101”-style episodes that you can listen to that are available on Vinnie's website. (11:50) This episode will focus on grocery shopping and how to streamline your shopping and help you save money, too! Vinnie also describes what “horse trading” and a “Monroney sticker” is and how they came to be. (12:15) Vinnie talks about what he and Serena do to find deals on meat. (17:30) Anna clarifies the difference between store sales as opposed to clipping coupons. Anna goes through what your food list could look like. (21:00) Anna discusses what kinds of margins various store chains have on their products. (23:50) Other than certain items like spices and coffee, the best is to shop the perimeter of the grocery store. (30:00) If you do buy packaged items, be sure to thoroughly read the labels for junk ingredients! They also recommend finding a good butcher, if you can. They chat about a documentary about the history of Trader Joe's. (39:00) Trader Joe's has a great, affordable cheese department! The Villa Cappelli ad has some additional info, too. (45:00) Anna and Vinnie share some additional thoughts on things like Miracle Whip, Cool Whip, and Little Debbie cakes. [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!
Episode 2355 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss a variety pack of information by answering questions, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/07/variety-pack-information-episode-2355 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel - A VARIETY PACK OF INFORMATION Anna has a cold which leads to a discussion of supplementation. (2:00) They chat about work ethic and not taking a day off work if either is sick. Vinnie has a history of not "waiting for Monday" because the time for action is now! They chat about a variety of things including comments they get on social media. (13:00) The Villa Cappelli ad leads to some discussion of Vinnie's grandmother and a song by Hank Williams she would always sing. (22:30) Since Anna has a cold, she has some questions for Vinnie regarding whether or not she should exercise while sick. (25:30) Vinnie recommends listening to your body; as a result, he gives some examples. Anna has another question about plantar fasciitis and what a person can do to help recover from it. (30:40) They also converse about feet, socks, and more. Vinnie tells Anna about how he and Serena are building up content on his youtube channel, and he plays one of his videos as an example. (40:00) The video is his about the benefits of coconut oil for the brain. Coconut oil provides ketones as fuel for your brain. Dr. Newport recommends taking a small amount around every 4 hours throughout the day for great benefits. Anna takes a turn and shares a video from her youtube channel as well--check it out ! [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!
Episode 2349 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss so many goodies by answering listener questions, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/06/so-many-goodies-episode-2349 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel - SO MANY GOODIES They have a lot to discuss today! Vinnie recently tried to make his own version of Starbucks' olive oil coffee drink. (3:00) He gives his recipe and how it turned out. Books mentioned during the Villa Cappelli ad that you might be interested in are: by Larry Olmstead by Tom Mueller Vinnie also mentions receiving the beautiful painting by listener Rose Dobbins of his two vizslas. (10:00) Curious about Rose's other art? You can find it here: Vinnie and Anna give a little birthday shout-out to Megan and Leona who both work for the show and share a birthday. (15:40). QUESTIONS ANSWERED A listener asks Vinnie to explain why he is against quinoa and how the “F**k Quinoa” phrase originated. (17:15) People argue that it's a seed, not a grain and that it has protein. Vinnie gives the breakdown of why that argument is nonsense Protein: 1/4 lb of beef has 16g of protein, and a cup of quinoa is only 8g. Carbs: Meat has none, and quinoa has (in 1 cup, cooked) 39g of carbs. You would have to eat a significant amount more quinoa to get high protein, but that also gets packaged with a ridiculous amount of carbs. Vinnie's Instagram post from May 18th about3 foods not to eat has gone viral. (32:00) It has teachable moments, but a lot of people got "butthurt" and responded with negative comments, especially about oatmeal. Vinnie has never wavered on his message, because when you tell the truth, there's no reason to waver. (42:30) So what makes a good breakfast? One word: EGGS. Vinnie explains why. (43:30) Eggs are the perfect food. People are just trying to learn facts, but there is so much misinformation. Anna sees this on Reddit about the topic of menopause and gives examples of misinformation and confusion. (42:00) Misinformation leads to incredible nonsense such as the required killing of thousands of cattle in Northern Ireland “to help the environment." (48:00) There are actions and policies being created that don't even make basic sense! Vinnie and Anna are trying to get the word out for the correct information. (53:00) It's a fight with both lobbyists and political figures. You can still vote with your dollars in the marketplace and only buy things that are healthy. Anna gives an example of this regarding grass-fed beef prices. They share a couple of dog stories, including one which eats Anna's books. (59:00) You can make so many goodies with Anna's books! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!
Episode 2346 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss bad advice from TikTok, advocating for your health, and more. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS You can watch our episodes on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel Don't forget to subscribe, favorite and share our podcasts there! BAD ADVICE FROM TIK TOK Vinnie was having a good day spending time with friend Dan Lynch. (3:50) Dan Lynch has an impressive record—he has rowed over 1000 days in a row, 2000 meters a day. He rowed even while going through chemo. Dan challenges himself to streaks with daily rowing no matter what. But then Vinnie opened an email that led to a guy on TikTok who claimed to lose weight while eating McDonald's 100 days in a row. (8:00) Vinnie plays the video and Vinnie and Anna analyze what they see. (10:35) They explain why they are suspicious of the video as being authentic. There is skirting of details and the guy sounds coached. Looking at his TikTok, the guy appears quite media savvy. They review the bad dietary advice from the TikTok video. (23:30) The man in the video denies having a relationship with McDonald's. Vinnie adds some thoughts to what he's seen and heard. Anna asks a question regarding calories; CICO can help you lose weight, but it's unsustainable. CUE THE MUSIC Vinnie tries to calm down, and the best way to do that is through Indian music and Villa Cappelli. (30:15) Anna reads an email from Melissa about how NSNG has helped her during menopause. (37:20) Melissa even went vegan at one point but her symptoms got worse. Melissa's email is a positive message, as opposed to the TikTok video, which is like driving an infected monkey to an airport. At least The Today Show gave a disclaimer from a nutritionist verifying that eating only McDonald's is bad advice from TikTok. Vinnie shares some of the concerns he hears from people while having consultations. (42:00) He hears a variety of frustrations, including with their doctors and the “sick care” system. Anna and Vinnie believe there will be a huge fallout from the weight loss drugs that are popular now. Anna tells the story of a recent doctor's visit with her husband. (45:30) She discusses his A1C and fasting glucose and other concerns. Anna refers to Loren as "ASAG", "All sugars, all grains"–and it's starting to catch up to him. You have to find a doctor that is willing to work with you and who “gets it”. Vinnie tells the story of Marie's fall, her injuries, and how Vinnie helped handle it. (50:00) You can't let doctors automatically steamroll you— you need to advocate for yourself! [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!
Episode 2244 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino talk about bad studies and good questions when they chat about epidemiological studies and answer questions while doing a Live Instagram, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2022/11/bad-studies-good-questions-episode-2244 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS BAD STUDIES & GOOD QUESTIONS Vinnie starts the show by discussing a recent episode of the Adam Carolla show that he was on. (3:45) They discuss a recent study that states that previous studies have been wrong, and that red meat is good for you. Vinnie, Anna, and others like Nina Teicholz have been discussing this for years! Epidemiological studies should be questioned when they don't include checking participants' blood work. Vinnie and Anna switch to answering questions while they record a Live Instagram. (18:00) Questions include: Lunch meats. (18:00) Supplementing for testosterone and hormone disruptors in the environment. (24:30) Soft cheeses vs. Hard cheeses: does it matter? (33:00) The top two best fats to add to your protein? (besides Villa Cappelli, of course!) (34:30) Can either Vinnie's or Anna's products be shipped out of the U.S.? (36:36) What to do if you are *underweight* and on NSNG®. (44:00) What to do if you're addicted to diet soda? (45:10) Anna has some suggestions about turkey and also addresses cooking with wine or other alcohol. (50:10) Does removing sugars, grains, and seed oils improve body odors? (55:00) Vinnie addresses a question regarding his favorite weight-lifting moves. (59:15) Why gum-chewing isn't helpful. (1:02:30) What to do about beans. (1:03:30) Vinnie also describes a segment of a recent debate between Ivor Cummins and Michael Gregor. (40:00) Don't forget to order your NSNG® hats in either graphite gray or orange. Pre-orders closing soon!! [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!
: Episode 1949 - On this Monday show, Anna Vocino and Vinnie Tortorich talk creating content, genuine sponsors, the PDF, supplement scams, Starbucks craziness, and more. Https://www.vinnietortorich.com/2021/10/supplement-scams-genuine-sponsors-more-episode-1949 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS GENUINE SPONSORS Vinnie and Anna have always wanted to give out good, free information. To keep the show running, they've taken on sponsors. Villa Cappelli has been a sponsor for many years. They've been very picky about sponsors; Vinnie will only take money from people whose products he really believes in. Vinnie will not be filling the Belcampo sponsorship slot. Instead, he'll give ads for products he believes in without sponsorship money. Vinnie's never going to tell you 'you must by X for Y.' Because that would be a lie. This said, we do ask that if you are going to buy a cookbook or buy vitamins or coffee, that you do it from us. That keeps this whole project running. SUPPLEMENT SCAMS Vinnie and Anna play a new iteration of 'real or fake.' These products sound ridiculous because they are. Don't spend money on something that seems to good (or too weird) to be true. It probably is. They're algae and chemicals and the like. You can't get to anything real in these products. In this sense, they're scamming you! You can't even figure out the truth of them, and they're usually fairly expensive. Take care of your diet, don't go down this road. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE FAT DOC 2 IS AVAILABLE ON iTUNES and AMAZON Please also share it with family and friends! Buy it and watch it now on iTunes to get it to the top of the charts. We need it to get big for people to see it. Here's the (BLUERAY, DVD, PRIME) (MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE YET ACROSS THE POND). And the And the https://amzn.to/3rxHuB9 [the_ad id="17480"] PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO REVIEW the film AFTER YOU WATCH! FAT DOC 1 IS ALSO OUT Go watch it now! We need people to buy and review for it to stay at the top of iTunes pages. Available for both rental and purchase. You can also buy hardcopy or watch online at Amazon. YOU CAN NOW STREAM FOR FREE ON AMAZON PRIME IF YOU HAVE IT! RESOURCES Https://www.vinnietortorich.com Https://www.purevitaminclub.com Https://www.purevitaminclub.co.uk Https://www.purecoffeeclub.com Https://www.nsngfoods.com
: Episode 1934 - On this Monday, Anna Vocino and Vinnie Tortorich talk Vision Quest, working hard and working out, going NSNG® for life, real vs. fake supplements and more. Steven Crutchfield of Villa Cappelli makes a guest appearance. Https://www.vinnietortorich.com/2021/09/working-hard-and-working-out-episode-1934 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WORKING HARD AND WORKING OUT As a kid and teen, Vinnie wanted to become a different person. His way of getting cooler and more confident was working out. Often, he trained in the heat to get himself fitter. Vinnie made talent out of nothing (or so he says) through incredibly hard work. Success (in any area) takes incredibly hard work. What can you do? Double down, commit to what you want to get good at. NSNG® FOR LIFE This is a sustainable lifestyle. But, it's a lifestyle, not a diet. Commit to it and it will become second nature. You'll be sated and the like, too. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE FAT DOC 2 IS AVAILABLE ON iTUNES and AMAZON Please also share it with family and friends! Buy it and watch it now on iTunes to get it to the top of the charts. We need it to get big for people to see it. Here's the (BLUERAY, DVD, PRIME) (MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE YET ACROSS THE POND). And the And the https://amzn.to/3rxHuB9 [the_ad id="17480"] PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO REVIEW the film AFTER YOU WATCH! FAT DOC 1 IS ALSO OUT Go watch it now! We need people to buy and review for it to stay at the top of iTunes pages. Available for both rental and purchase. You can also buy hardcopy or watch online at Amazon. YOU CAN NOW STREAM FOR FREE ON AMAZON PRIME IF YOU HAVE IT! RESOURCES Https://www.vinnietortorich.com Https://www.purevitaminclub.com Https://www.purevitaminclub.co.uk Https://www.purecoffeeclub.com Https://www.nsngfoods.com
: Episode 1884 - On this Monday show, Anna Vocino and Vinnie Tortorich talk Stevie Ray Vaughn, Yelp reviews, the easiest roast chicken recipe, ketone levels, sauces, and more. Https://www.vinnietortorich.com/2021/07/the-easiest-roast-chicken-more-episode-1884 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YELP REVIEWS Some websites like Yelp seem to take reviews up or down based on who pays. Yelp may be one of the ones who ensures this is not the case. Companies on Google are able to request their reviews be doctored. EASIEST ROAST CHICKEN Anna talks through an excellent chicken recipe. You can find this recipe First, she does a dry brine. If you separate part of the chicken, you can put pads of butter in. Check out the video on YouTube! Anna shoves up a few slices of lemon and basil, cilantro, or whatever herbs she has. Add some Villa Cappelli, and she throws it in the oven at 425 F. On the side, Anna is roasting green beans and zucchini. Anna makes some brussell sprouts and pancetta, too. KETONE LEVELS Don't compare your ketone levels to others. If you have ketones, that's good! But, if you're at .1, then maybe reconsider what you're eating. Too much fruit? Also, you DO NOT need to be in ketosis to do NSNG®, and generally don't need it to lose weight. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE FAT DOC 2 IS AVAILABLE ON iTUNES and AMAZON Please also share it with family and friends! Buy it and watch it now on iTunes to get it to the top of the charts. We need it to get big for people to see it. Here's the (BLUERAY, DVD, PRIME) (MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE YET ACROSS THE POND). And the And the https://amzn.to/3rxHuB9 [the_ad id="17480"] PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO REVIEW the film AFTER YOU WATCH! FAT DOC 1 IS ALSO OUT Go watch it now! We need people to buy and review for it to stay at the top of iTunes pages. Available for both rental and purchase. You can also buy hardcopy or watch online at Amazon. YOU CAN NOW STREAM FOR FREE ON AMAZON PRIME IF YOU HAVE IT! RESOURCES Https://www.vinnietortorich.com Https://www.purevitaminclub.com Https://www.purevitaminclub.co.uk Https://www.purecoffeeclub.com Https://www.nsngfoods.com Https://www.bit.ly/fatdocumentary https://www.belcampo.com https://www.villacappelli.com
: Episode 1736 - On this Friday show, Anna and Vinnie bring on Lonnie Beauchamp to talk Facebook and social media craziness, frustrating technology, Christmas recipes, mother Marie's weight loss, and more! Https://www.vinnietortorich.com/2020/12/facebook-craziness-christmas-recipes-more-episode-1736 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Check out this amazing Villa Cappelli x Eat Happy gift basket for Christmas: Promo code "vinnie" for 10% off. FACEBOOK CRAZINESS Facebook has been deleting the craziest posts. Any post that includes the word "bacon fat" or "cow" or anything of the kind gets deleted for "bullying" because the algorithm doesn't recognize context. The mods have received notifications that the group could be deleted if this keeps happening. This puts us between a rock and a hard place. The mods are a lenient admin team so it's a tough place to be. Essentially, benign posts are being flagged. We're trying to keep everything good, but fingers crossed the craziness doesn't get crazier! The censure, whether intentional or not, is very aggravating. CHRISTMAS RECIPES Christmas is the one time a year where Vinnie will eat potatoes. There is nothing as delicious as Christmas potatoes. Anna also makes a scalloped potato for Christmas. The whole family enjoys. You could also do this with cauliflower. This Christmas feels a bit disorganized for everyone. Anna's cookbooks have great NSNG® Christmas/holiday recipes. FAT DOC 2 IS AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER Please also share it with family and friends! Pre-order in on iTunes to get it to the top of the charts. We need it to get big for people to see it. Fat Doc 1 is also out Go watch it now! We need people to buy and review for it to stay at the top of iTunes pages. Available for both rental and purchase. You can also buy hardcopy or watch online at Amazon. YOU CAN NOW STREAM FOR FREE ON AMAZON PRIME IF YOU HAVE IT! RESOURCES Https://www.vinnietortorich.com Https://www.purevitaminclub.com Https://www.purevitaminclub.co.uk Https://www.purecoffeeclub.com Https://www.nsngfoods.com Https://www.bit.ly/fatdocumentary https://www.villacappelli.com https://www.belcampo.com
: Episode 1734 - On this Monday show, Anna Vocino and Vinnie Tortorich talk The Piña Colada Song, classified ads in newspapers, common weight loss issues, kicking the diet mentality, , blood work and more. Https://www.vinnietortorich.com/2020/12/kicking-the-diet-mentality-episode-1734 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Check out this amazing Villa Cappelli x Eat Happy gift basket for Christmas: Promo code "vinnie" for 10% off. KICKING THE DIET MENTALITY Vinnie does a lot of personal consults. He gets a lot of the same things from multiple people. Some people have lost a lot of weight, but now are stalling. They stay on NSNG® because they know it's working, but then they might get some misinformation. These people are serving too many kings (or trying to do too many things). Stay true to plain and simple NSNG®. Don't listen to the keto-bros online. No sugar (or fake sugar), no grains (and no grain-like foods). Don't switch back and forth between fads within this lifestyle -- like, don't briefly try IF and then calorie restriction the next week, etc. If you're feeling hunger pangs on NSNG®, you're probably not eating enough. First, you need to relax and stop the noise in your head. You need to get the diet mentality out of your head. Keep it simple. If you need to see a psychologist to get over food addiction or eating disorders, please do. Diets let you cheat -- don't "cheat" on this lifestyle. Hold yourself accountable, or get friends to do so with you. Or, you can call Vinnie to make sure you're staying on track. Sometimes, talking to someone else can be helpful. Go back to the basics. FAT DOC 2 IS AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER Please also share it with family and friends! Pre-order in on iTunes to get it to the top of the charts. We need it to get big for people to see it. Pre-order here: Fat Doc 1 is also out Go watch it now! We need people to buy and review for it to stay at the top of iTunes pages. Available for both rental and purchase. You can also buy hardcopy or watch online at Amazon. YOU CAN NOW STREAM FOR FREE ON AMAZON PRIME IF YOU HAVE IT! RESOURCES Https://www.vinnietortorich.com Https://www.purevitaminclub.com Https://www.purevitaminclub.co.uk Https://www.purecoffeeclub.com Https://www.nsngfoods.com Https://www.bit.ly/fatdocumentary https://www.villacappelli.com https://www.belcampo.com https://eathappykitchen.com/
: Episode 1729 - On this Monday show, Anna V. and Vinnie T. talk pain management, keeping inflammation down with NSNG®, the Fat Doc 2 pre-order, weightlifting equipment, Christmas shopping, and more. Https://www.vinnietortorich.com/2020/12/pain-management-weightlifting-equipment-episode-1729 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Through December 13, we are offering 10% off all subscriptions for every order in the subscription! Check out this amazing Villa Cappelli x Eat Happy gift basket for Christmas: PAIN MANAGEMENT Vinnie played with and versus a lot of greats in college. Many of the guys who went pro and became heroes now can barely move. Their joints are all messed up and they're dealing with pain. Vinnie played from childhood through college, so he definitely feels the effects still. Recently, his neck, lower back, "good" shoulder, hands and knee have been hurting him. He doesn't like to take NSAIDs too often so he had to figure out another course of management. SAMe is something Vinnie used to take and he's started taking it again. Do some research on this. He committed to this for a month, taking it three times a day. He's also taking glucosamine. Taking these products has been helping. Taking the pure forms he felt started helping him after five or six days. Vinnie's also being very strict NSNG® -- this keeps inflammation down. Adjustable benches are what you want. WEIGHTLIFTING EQUIPMENT If you want to get some equipment for your home gym, listen up! Rogue is very expensive but it is very good. It's a good place to start looking to see what pieces you might want. Start by looking at rigs and racks. You don't need a ton. Vinnie says get the user-friendly, less complicated, multipurpose racks. Rogue has a great for under $600. If you can spend the money, that's a good choice, in VInnie's opinion. Get the safety equipment, especially if you're going to be lifting alone! Look for a product that has push, pull, and legs mechanisms. Vinnie talks other, more specific pieces as well. FAT DOC 2 IS AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER Please also share it with family and friends! Pre-order in on iTunes to get it to the top of the charts. We need it to get big for people to see it. Pre-order here: Fat Doc 1 is also out Go watch it now! We need people to buy and review for it to stay at the top of iTunes pages. Available for both rental and purchase. You can also buy hardcopy or watch online at Amazon. YOU CAN NOW STREAM FOR FREE ON AMAZON PRIME IF YOU HAVE IT! RESOURCES Https://www.vinnietortorich.com Https://www.purevitaminclub.com Https://www.purevitaminclub.co.uk Https://www.purecoffeeclub.com Https://www.nsngfoods.com Https://www.bit.ly/fatdocumentary https://www.villacappelli.com https://www.belcampo.com
So, full warning, this is not a happy podcast. But I just wanted to say a little about Paul and thank you all for your support. For those of you that don’t know, Paul Cappelli passed away this year after a short battle with cancer. From all of us at the Cappelli family — Steven, Connie, Nikki, Casey, and Logan — we want to thank you all of you so, so much for all your support. His creative, amazing, loving, and bigger-than-life spirit and love for all things Italian will live on in everything we do at Villa Cappelli. Forever. Thank you.
: Episode 1629 - On this Monday show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino talk stealing, muling drugs, Zone 2 benefits, the upcoming nut butters, Anna's marinara, and answer some listener questions, and more! Https://www.vinnietortorich.com/2020/07/nsng-foods-nut-butters-marinara-episode-1629 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS ZONE 2 BENEFITS Many people ask why Zone 2 is better than Zone 3. When you start hitting Zone 3 or 4, you're not really burning fat, just sugar. So, the issue with burning sugar is that your body *does* need a certain amount of sugar at a time. You can get this with a lot of protein or some veggies, but why do this if it isn't necessary? The more exercise you do, the easier it'll be for you to stay in Zone 2. NUT BUTTERS We are going to have energizing butters, all NSNG®. We use almond butter, coconut oil, and electrolytes from Pure Vitamin Club. There are two flavors –– The second has some Pure Coffee Club Honey Process coffee. These butters have THE BEST ingredients around. You're getting everything you need as an athlete in this one product. We are launching this with our Sign up for this FREE, LIVE Summit featuring tons of experts. https://www.nsngsummit.com/ ANNA'S MARINARA Anna is also coming out with a jarred marinara that is NSNG®! This is one of the only ones that doesn't have added sugar. It has Villa Cappelli in it and is dairy free. Her new company is called http://eathappykitchen.com/?fbclid=IwAR0K8ZPOer1cX-rZnx4VdFVKhGGijzo16F_wv63Kq7TPIo1g3d1Ooavqbms FAT DOC IS OUT Go watch it now! We need people to buy and review for it to stay at the top of iTunes pages. Please also share it with family and friends! Available for both rental and purchase. You can also buy hardcopy or watch online at Amazon. YOU CAN NOW STREAM FOR FREE ON AMAZON PRIME IF YOU HAVE IT! RESOURCES Https://www.vinnietortorich.com Https://www.purevitaminclub.com Https://www.purevitaminclub.co.uk Https://www.purecoffeeclub.com https://www.evamor.com https://www.villacappelli.com https://www.dropanfbomb.com Https://www.crowdcow.com/vinnie Https://www.bit.ly/fatdocumentary https://nsngfoods.com/
: Episode 1603- On this Sunday School episode, Vinnie and Gina Grad talk coffee myths, the conception of veganism, exogenous vitamins, unhealthy oils, and more. Https://www.vinnietortorich.com/2020/06/coffee-myths-unhealthy-oils-episode-1603 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS COFFEE MYTHS The idea of coffee stunting your growth is a wives' tale. There really isn't any evidence to support this. Someone who wanted to sell his commercial breakfast drinks put some money behind this myth to help his own business. Coffee has benefits, including for children! Vinnie started drinking coffee at 4pm. UNHEALTHY OILS You need to be careful with the oils you and your children are consuming.. A lot of "extra virgin olive oil" is not what you think it is. There are websites on which you can check the quality of the olive oil you buy. Villa Cappelli is the real thing. Avoid things like canola oil and similar seed oils. Lots of vitamins contain these oils. Look for options that use healthy oils, like olive oil (Pure Vitamin Club uses EVOO!). FAT DOC IS OUT Go watch it now! We need people to buy and review for it to stay at the top of iTunes pages. Please also share it with family and friends! Available for both rental and purchase. You can also buy hardcopy or watch online at Amazon. YOU CAN NOW STREAM FOR FREE ON AMAZON PRIME IF YOU HAVE IT! RESOURCES Https://www.vinnietortorich.com Https://www.purevitaminclub.com Https://www.purevitaminclub.co.uk Https://www.purecoffeeclub.com Https://www.bit.ly/fatdocumentary
: Episode 1590 - On this Wednesday show, Andy Schreiber and Vinnie Tortorich talk our companies, restocking important Vitamin D, deficiencies and more! Https://www.vinnietortorich.com/2020/05/restocking-important-vitamin-d-episode-1590 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS IMPORTANT VITAMIN D Today or tomorrow, we will run out of Vitamin D. However, we will restock soon. We're actively working on getting you more product! It has been manufactured and is in the bottles. Many factories are on reduced staff, etc. We've been out of several products on Amazon, but should be back up soon. You can also get most everything from our websites. Vitamin D has increased in popularity all over during this pandemic. Please know that this is not a cure-all. However, it can help your health! Our Vitamin D also has Vitamin K-2 in it to make sure that calcium goes to the right place and not accumulate. This is why it's important to take a D with a Vitamin K in it. Many people are deficient in Vitamin D. It's a super vitamin! We also use fantastic Olive Oil from Villa Cappelli in this capsule. Most companies use unhealthy seed oils. FAT DOC IS OUT Go watch it now! We need people to buy and review for it to stay at the top of iTunes pages. Please also share it with family and friends! Available for both rental and purchase. You can also buy hardcopy or watch online at Amazon. YOU CAN NOW STREAM FOR FREE ON AMAZON PRIME IF YOU HAVE IT! RESOURCES Https://www.vinnietortorich.com Https://www.purevitaminclub.com Https://www.purevitaminclub.co.uk Https://www.purecoffeeclub.com https://www.evamor.com https://www.villacappelli.com https://www.dropanfbomb.com Https://www.crowdcow.com/vinnie Https://www.bit.ly/fatdocumentary
: Episode 1575 - On this very special Wednesday show, Anna Vocino and Andy Schreiber join Vinnie to mourn the passing and celebrate the memory of Paul Cappelli. May he rest in peace, and the whole gang sends their love to his family and friends, and discusses his legacy and the wonderful, fun man he was. Https://www.vinnietortorich.com/2020/05/in-memory-of-paul-cappelli-episode-1575 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS IN MEMORY OF PAUL CAPPELLI Paul passed away this week after a battle with cancer. He was the name of Villa Cappelli. Paul moved from the states after an incredibly successful career in advertising to Italy and began this bed and breakfast and amazing olive oil company. His husband, Steven Crutchfield, and he have been family to this show. A true wunderkind, he will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him. Paul was always a gracious host and a fantastic friend. He was also an incredibly fun party guy! We use Paul's amazing olive oil in our softgel vitamins. FAT DOC IS OUT Go watch it now! We need people to buy and review for it to stay at the top of iTunes pages. Please also share it with family and friends! Available for both rental and purchase. You can also buy hardcopy or watch online at Amazon. YOU CAN NOW STREAM FOR FREE ON AMAZON PRIME IF YOU HAVE IT! KETCON HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL 2021 AS A RESULT OF THE COVID PANDEMIC. RESOURCES Https://www.vinnietortorich.com Https://www.purevitaminclub.com Https://www.purevitaminclub.co.uk Https://www.purecoffeeclub.com https://www.villacappelli.com Https://www.bit.ly/fatdocumentary
Villa Cappelli! Steven Crutchfield grew up in Kenedy, Texas, a small town with a population of 3,763. Being a bit of nerd, I graduated the top of my class and moved to Austin, Texas to attend the University of Texas where my first class was bigger than my entire high school and my dorm was bigger than my entire hometown. Eventually, graduating with a degree in both English and Advertising, I headed to the even bigger city of New York to make a go of it as a copywriter. I worked at various agencies along the way, including Grey, Bozell, Gotham and McCann-Erickson. Eventually, I left the agency word and worked in the magazine word, most notably at Every Day with Rachael Ray, Family Handyman and Taste of Home. Oh, and somewhere along the way I met Paul and began this crazy adventure with him. Just like Paul, I left the corporate world in 2012 to focus on the Villa Cappelli brand. After years in the Italian travel, hospitality and food business, we are excited to share our learning and lives with you. Villa Cappelli Vroom Vroom in Kenedy Texas Steven and I chat about our shared small town childhoods, which are mostly a blur at this point. Villia Cappelli Veer to College Days We chat about the shock and awe of moving from a small town to a much bigger world at UT He tells a story of being totally overwhelmed during his college orientation. Villa Cappelli Vroom Vroom in College A story about how he was a biology major for about 15 minutes, but ended up living in the "science" dorm. Veer to New York Great story about a trip during college when he was a Junior with a bunch friends who were seniors. New York planted a seed... Vroom Vroom in New York Beating the street to get his first agency work Getting burnt out working long hours 12+ hour days Finally getting a job he loves...and losing it...and then there was that Villa in Italy Villa Cappelli Veer to Italy His boyfriend Paul bought a ruin of a villa in Italy When Steven lost his last job, they decided to make the Villa into their Brand. Vroom Vroom in Villa Cappelli Villa Cappelli is a place to stay, and products such as olive oil Steven comes full circle back to his small town roots Villa Cappelli Links The Pitch Season 1 Episodes 2 and 5 on iTunes Love what you eat - Villa Cappellia Web Site If you like this podcast please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review. iTunes Stitcher
: Episode 1544- Anna Vocino joins Vinnie Tortorich for this Monday show, and the two talk quarantining, conducting life online, Amazon fulfillments, working out at home, enjoying your way of eating, and more! Https://www.vinnietortorich.com/2020/03/conducting-life-online-episode-1544 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS QUARANTINING Quarantining can be boring, but it is necessary. Anna has been Facebook Live-ing some recipes. She will do more. There are things you can still do. You can still go for a drive. You can also go outdoors –– just keep a safe distance from others if you are on trails. Six feet at least! CONDUCTING LIFE ONLINE There is a lot you can do online. One of Vinnie's friends has started his AA meetings online, for example. Andy Schreiber has virtual happy hours. It's a great way to keep in touch with family and friends. Additionally, see if you can conduct business on Zoom or other like apps. Check out YouTube videos for how you can work out from home. Vinnie describes some exercises in this episode. Also look at Vinnie's Amazon page for suggestions on things to try out at home! You can also still schedule a phone call with Vinnie if you want some other at-home exercises. This is the time to order Villa Cappelli. FAT DOC IS OUT Go watch it now! We need people to buy and review for it to stay at the top of iTunes pages. Please also share it with family and friends! Available for both rental and purchase. You can also buy hardcopy or watch online at Amazon. YOU CAN NOW STREAM FOR FREE ON AMAZON PRIME IF YOU HAVE IT! Tickets will get more expensive as time goes by. Anna's cooking show portion WILL include a spiralizer! RESOURCES Https://www.vinnietortorich.com Https://www.purevitaminclub.com Https://www.purevitaminclub.co.uk Https://www.purecoffeeclub.com https://www.evamor.com https://www.villacappelli.com https://www.dropanfbomb.com Https://www.bit.ly/fatdocumentary
We move outdoors to sit among the olive trees for our second part of our interview with rock ’n’ roll royalty Jenny Boyd. We talk music, creativity, and her book It’s Not Only Rock ’n’ Roll. Topics we cover: • We talk about Jenny’s second husband • The British invasion • How Brits saw America a land of opportunity • What musicians drive was during the creative process, what they experience when writing a son • What part drugs and alcohol played in the creative process • If they believed everyone has the potential to be creative and how to express yourself • How they musicians are just like normal folks • How the Beatles never knew their music would live on and be so popular for so long • How they came from very simple lives in Liverpool • How Jenny’s new book is a memoir of her life growing up in the 60s and 70s with all these musicians • How George Harrison was most influenced by their experience in India • Carpool Karaoke with Corbin • The reason some groups have stayed together or come back together • How Jenny interviewed Keith Richards for the book • Keith’s take on creativity • How all the artists were willing to talk about their muse • How they all had a sense of destiny and knew they were going to be famous • Paul’s breakfast with Pete Townsend • Pete’s take on people feeling he was selling out by using his music in advertising • How people feel they have ownership over of the music and even the artists • The most interesting Don Hendly, Joni Mitchel, David Crosby, Graham Nash • How all of the artists were really encouraged by someone when they were young • How you have to be you to be creativity • How Paul hated seeing work that was imitating other work in advertising • How you need to find your own voice and find the courage to use it. • A book on the subject: The Courage to Create • Paul’s description of showing creative work to clients and how it feels like you are exposing yourself to them • How Eric Clapton described it as looking into the face of God • How Ringo described presenting songs to the rest of the group • One of Paul’s favorite quotes about creativity: “Big ideas are so hard to find, so fragile, and so easy to kill. Don’t forget that, all of you that don’t have them.” • How Jenny was inspired by her stay at Villa Cappelli • How she stayed “in the now” while here and enjoying • How she was inspired by the food and cooking at Villa Cappelli • Steven’s take on cooking and how there are no rules • Jenny’s take on our creative expression at Villa Cappelli • Steven’s appreciation of Italian’s “living in the now” and definitely enjoying each moment and each day • Italians don’t just each to nourish, but sit down, relax and each with the family • Paul really wants to create a sign that says, “Just calm down!” for guests that come to the villa • How tours have changed here at the villa from guests really interacting with each other to everyone sitting on their phone posting pics to Facebook • How one of our guests did something amazing while staying here. She wouldn’t take a camera with her when she went out. She instead took her sketch pad and would sketch whatever she saw and then watercolor it. • Jenny said she was inspired to draw while staying here • The famous picture of everyone “enjoying” the Pope’s visit • How we hope to do an unplugged tour at some point • This great Nature Valley commercial [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=er5IijMC24A[/embed] • Again, enjoy Jenny’s book. Check it out here. • Again, you can follow Jenny here at her website.
We are finally back after a very very very busy summer. But we couldn't resist making some time to sit down with one of our guests, Jenny Boyd, and talk to her about creative and music and her book It's Not Only Rock 'n' Roll. Topics we cover: • We introduce Jenny Boyd, a recent guest at Villa Cappelli • She wrote the book It’s Not Only Rock and Roll Click here to get a copy. • How Paul grew up with the music Jenny had a first-hand account of this music • How Jenny is a part of rock and roll nobility if you will • How music today doesn’t have the same social relevance as it did in the 60s and 70s • We wonder what has changed, why aren’t artist tapping into the zeitgeist like that used to • They really had no idea that it was going to be such an important time and that music would be such a big part of it. • The Beatles were like the first boy band • Jenny was married to Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac • How Jenny and Mick meet • Pattie Boyd is Jenny’s sister, who was married to George Harrison of the Beatles and later Eric Clapton • Jenny talks about how Pattie and George met • How Eric Clapton wooed Jenny away from George, writing Layla for her while Pattie and George were still together Here's the song on iTunes and below are the lyrics: [Verse 1] What will you do when you get lonely And nobody is waiting by your side? You have been running and hiding much too long You know it is just your foolish pride [Chorus] Layla, you’ve got me on my knees Layla, I am begging, darling, please Layla Darling, won't you ease my worried mind? [Verse 2] I tried to give you consolation When your old man had let you down Like a fool, I fell in love with you You turned my whole world upside down [Chorus] Layla, you’ve got me on my knees Layla, I am begging, darling, please Layla Darling, won't you ease my worried mind? [Verse 3] Let us make the best of the situation Before I finally go insane Please, don’t say we will never find a way And tell me all my love in vain [Chorus] Layla, you’ve got me on my knees Layla, I am begging, darling, please Layla Darling, won't you ease my worried mind? [Chorus] Layla, you’ve got me on my knees Layla, I am begging, darling, please Layla Darling, won't you ease my worried mind? [Chorus] Layla, you’ve got me on my knees Layla, I am begging, darling, please Layla Darling, won't you ease my worried mind? [Chorus] Layla, you’ve got me on my knees Layla, I am begging, darling, please Layla Darling, won't you ease my worried mind? • How Paul likes Bell Bottom Blues from the same album • The drive is very key for all the artists Jenny interviewed • They also had a sense of destiny. For example, Graham Nash of Crosby, Stills & Nash said he just knew they were going to be famous • Jenny went to San Fransisco in the 60s and had an “ah-ha” moment • When she moved to San Fransisco, they were all tapping into the zeitgeist • How the musicians hung out with royals and everyone was just equal • How Paul thinks pot had something to do with it • Paul’s memory of disc eaters • Paul’s story of when Rumors came out and smoking when his Mom was visiting • How the song Jennifer Juniper was written about Jenny by Donovan [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCtcXDCxh7w[/embed] "Jennifer Juniper" Jennifer Juniper, lives upon the hill Jennifer Juniper, sitting very still Is she sleeping? I don't think so Is she breathing? Yes, very low Whatcha doing, Jennifer, my love? Jennifer Juniper, rides a dappled mare Jennifer Juniper, lilacs in her hair Is she dreaming? Yes, I think so Is she pretty? Yes, ever so Whatcha doing, Jennifer, my love? I'm thinking of what it would be like if she loved me How just lately this happy song, it came along And I like to somehow try and tell you Jennifer Juniper, hair of golden flax Jennifer Juniper, longs for what she lacks Do you like her? Yes, I do, sir Would you love her? Yes, I would, sir Whatcha doing, Jennifer, my love? Jennifer Juniper Jennifer Juniper Jennifer Juniper Jennifer Juniper, vit sur la colline Jennifer Juniper, assise très tranquille Dort-elle? Je ne crois pas Respire-t-elle? Oui, mais tout bas Qu'est-ce que tu fais, Jenny, mon amour? Jennifer Juniper Jennifer Juniper Jennifer Juniper • Jenny went to India with the Beatles • How the Beatles influenced people to start meditating • How they were met at the airport by Mia Farrow • How the Beatles would come up with songs on the roof of where they were staying and a lot of those songs ended up on The White Album • What the book is about, which is that we all have a creative potential • One common thread explored in the book is the “muse” • Abraham Maslow coined the term “peak experience” • How many of the artist had never talked about before where their creativity comes from • How some of the artists said if they didn’t write the inspiration down when they had it, say in bed, then they would later hear it and someone else had actually “picked it up” and written it down • How when the inspiration visits, it visits, and you have to answer the call at that moment • How Paul creates starting with a visual, and that is the middle of the story, then you create by writing going back to the start and then the end • How the artists see themselves as just the messengers • How Jenny interviewed 75 artists • How it sounds like a great Netflix series • How it would be hard to do a book like this now • How Jenny had a calling card when contacting the artists • How the bands would get so connected to each other that they would all start on the same wrong verse together • How runners can tap into the peak experience as well • Jenny was in love with Buddy Holly when she was young • Jenny talks about her experience when John Lennon died • We talk a little about Catcher in the Rye, a book Paul has never finished • How artistic expression can move us in so many ways • Jenny’s website is: http://www.thejennyboyd.com/ • Paul asks for some of Jenny’s favorite songs: “Things we said today” by the Beatles [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NItAlTsPuQg[/embed] "Things We Said Today" You say you will love me If I have to go You'll be thinking of me Somehow I will know Someday when I'm lonely Wishing you weren't so far away Then I will remember Things we said today You say you'll be mine, girl Till the end of time These days such a kind girl Seems so hard to find Someday when we're dreaming Deep in love, not a lot to say Then we will remember Things we said today Me, I'm just the lucky kind Love to hear you say that love is luck And though we may be blind Love is here to stay and that's enough To make you mine, girl Be the only one Love me all the time, girl We'll go on and on Someday when we're dreaming Deep in love, not a lot to say Then we will remember Things we said today Me, I'm just the lucky kind Love to hear you say that love is luck Though we may be blind Love is here to stay and that's enough To make you mine, girl Be the only one Love me all the time, girl We'll go on and on Someday when we're dreaming Deep in love, not a lot to say Then we will remember Things we said today “I put a spell on you” by Nina Simone [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua2k52n_Bvw[/embed] "I Put A Spell On You" I put a spell on you 'Cause you're mine You better stop the things you do I ain't lyin' No I ain't lyin' You know I can't stand it You're runnin' around You know better daddy I can't stand it cause you put me down Yeah, Yeah I put a spell on you Because you're mine You're mine I love ya I love you I love you I love you anyhow And I don't care If you don't want me I'm yours right now You hear me I put a spell on you Because you're mine “Further on up the road” by Bobby Bland [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRZCdJ4n60Q[/embed] Further on up the road, someone gonna hurt you like you hurt me Further on up the road, someone gonna hurt you like you hurt me Further on up the road, baby you just wait and see You got to reap just what you sow, that old saying is true You got to reap just what you sow, that old saying is true Like you mistreat someone, someone's gonna mistreat you Now you're laughing pretty baby, someday you're gonna be crying Now you're laughing pretty baby, some, someday you're gonna be crying Further on up the road, you'll find out I wasn't lying Yeah, baby, further on up the road, baby, hmmm, you'll find out I wasn't lying Further on up the road, when you're all alone and blue Further on up the road, when you're all alone and blue You're gonna ask me to take you back baby, but I'll have somebody new Hmmm, baby, further on up the road Hmmm, baby, further on up the road Hmmm, you'll get yours “Landslide” by Stevie Nix [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sQ7cuYgjzw[/embed] "Landslide" I took my love, I took it down I climbed a mountain and I turned around And I saw my reflection in the snow-covered hills 'Till the landslide brought me down Oh, mirror in the sky, what is love? Can the child within my heart rise above? Can I sail through the changing ocean tides? Can I handle the seasons of my life? Well, I've been afraid of changing 'Cause I've built my life around you But time makes you bolder Even children get older And I'm getting older too Well, I've been afraid of changing 'Cause I've built my life around you But time makes you bolder Even children get older And I'm getting older too Oh, I'm getting older too Oh, take my love, take it down Oh, climb a mountain and turn around And if you see my reflection in the snow-covered hills Well the landslide will bring it down And if you see my reflection in the snow-covered hills Well the landslide will bring it down, oh oh The landslide will bring it down • How Paul appreciates The Beatles’ songs more as he gets older • Paul tells his story about George Michael and The Beatles • One of Paul’s favorite Beatles’ songs at the time was Hey Jude, and he explains why • Paul talks about preferring Christine McVie over Stevie Nicks • Jenny talks about how Stevie Nicks joined Fleetwood Mack • How when Stevie joined the band it totally changed their sound • Jenny talks just a bit about her time at Villa Cappelli If you liked this podcast, we do a second recap podcast with Jenny in the next one. What do you think? Did we miss out on asking Jenny a question? What would you ask her? Let us know in the comments (and she just may respond herself!).
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Welcome your purest Olive Oil Co-Hosts plus a Sweepstakes!: It's time to learn about your world class olive oil experts and today's co-hosts of the LIVETHEFUEL Podcast! Let's also learn how to win the $700 Eat Happy Sweepstakes! Hi, we’re Paul Cappelli and Steven Crutchfield from Villa Cappelli. We’ve been sharing our love of all things Italian for over 10 years now, but we’ll get to that later. It really comes down to living life to its fullest, which Italians do every day. We hope you can get a little taste of that with all our products. With every drop of pure extra virgin olive oil, every spoonful of conserve or every pinch of spice, you'll be transported to the Italian countryside and enjoy life just a little bit more. Rediscover the joy of cooking. Realize that healthy food can be simple and delicious Create amazingly simple, delicious dishes with just a few ingredients Eat the way your grandparents used to — all natural and GMO-free So we hope you pull a seat up to our table and give our products a try. You’re sure to discover all the wonders with us. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFINx-hr--4] On This Episode You Will Hear: [spp-timestamp time="03:40"] Crushing up the olive pits aka seeds into their olive oil. Their mill has multiple 10 ton stone wheels that grind it all up for better nutrient density. [spp-timestamp time="08:40"] Having fun with podcasting technical difficulties for a few minutes. [spp-timestamp time="14:40"] Lady Gaga and Madonna performing together?! [spp-timestamp time="19:25"] If the whole world goes to hell, you'll never starve. [spp-timestamp time="21:00"] Talking organic vs non-organic. [spp-timestamp time="30:00"] The current droughts in Italy affecting farming. [spp-timestamp time="35:00"] Becoming an olive oil Semenya? [spp-timestamp time="39:45"] A possible honeymoon at Villa Cappelli. [spp-timestamp time="45:30"] How to tell what's good olive oil. [spp-timestamp time="01:04:00"] Inappropriate olive oil manufacturing using bleaching and chlorophyll. Definitely please read Extra Virginity! [spp-timestamp time="01:37:00"] Final Words The BEST Extra Virgin Olive Oil on the Planet! - Vinnie Tortorich [spp-tweet tweet="Enter the @EatHappyBook and @VillaCappelli #OliveOil $700 #Sweepstakes !! @LIVETHEFUEL "] [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wpj1099voXA] Links and Resources: Enter the $700 Contest! (http://upvir.al/ref/g8536422/) Villa Cappelli (http://villacappelli.com) The Villa Cappelli Podcast (http://www.livingvillacappelli.com/category/podcast/) Living Villa Cappelli (http://www.livingvillacappelli.com) Stay at the Villa of Villa Cappelli (http://www.vcvilla.com) Villa Cappelli on Facebook (http://facebook.com/villacappelli) Villa Cappelli on Twitter (http://twitter.com/villacappelli) Villa Cappelli on Instagram (http://instagram.com/villacappelli) Villa Cappelli on Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/villacappelli) Villa Cappelli on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/pcappelli) The Eat Happy Cookbook (http://amzn.to/2ewIi4Y) Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil Audiobook (http://amzn.to/2x3rQEy) People Mentioned: Vinnie Tortorich (http://vinnietortorich.com) Anna Vocino (http://annavocino.com) Tom Mueller (http://extravirginity.com/) Final Words: Paul Cappelli: We aren't living our dream. We are really living YOUR dream. Anybody can do this, you can enhance your lifestyle. I'm not a big user of the word change, I prefer the term "making things better". I think anyone can enhance their lifestyle, simplify it while living better both mentally and physically! "One important thing... being successful at it: It doesn't hurt to live this lifestyle and share this lifestyle with other people and still do it as a...
B-12 and Your Purest Vitamins Co-Host: Your pure vitamins educational co-host returns to talk about life with the addition of a B-12 launch and what's up with olive oil vitamins?! Welcome back to our show for a 3-peat, Andy Schreiber of Pure Vitamins Club! A reminder he has helped co-host our show back on episodes 024 and 057! Some quick background on PVC, unfortunately, most vitamin companies take the kitchen sink approach to making a vitamin. They throw in everything, along with fillers like sugar, grains, preservatives, and even silica. You know what silica is? Sand! Yeah, that’s right, sand. You know what they say to that? LEAVE THE SAND AT THE BEACH! [caption id="attachment_7323" align="aligncenter" width="300"] (https://purevitaminclub.com/purevitaminclub?acc=34173cb38f07f89ddbebc2ac9128303f) Click Here For The Purest Vitamins![/caption] On This Episode You Will Hear: [spp-timestamp time="00:27"] Your three timer co-host introduction. [spp-timestamp time="01:30"] Their new kid-friendly podcast episodes. [spp-timestamp time="03:55"] New guide tip to modifying your recurring subscription order on PureVitaminClub.com. [spp-timestamp time="05:18"] Andy and I both supporting the Zoom.us platform for audio/video conferencing over Skype. [spp-timestamp time="05:40"] New educational video content for Pure Vitamin Club. Their goal for content marketing and two new video's a week. [spp-timestamp time="07:10"] The exciting new blue label aka B-12! [spp-timestamp time="07:30"] Why we need to be supplementing our missing nutrients due to our poor quality food. [spp-timestamp time="08:30"] Andy's great way of educating the science and technology behind their Pure Hard Work. [spp-timestamp time="08:45"] Jumping into our chat on the big B-12 education. [spp-timestamp time="10:15"] Our gut microbiomes and how everyone is thrown off! [spp-timestamp time="10:45"] Andy's years spent suffering from acid reflux before living the NSNG lifestyle. Poor stomach health, gut health, and acidity levels mean your gut can't absorb the B-12 properly. [spp-timestamp time="11:15"] Why going Sublingual with their B12. Faster absorption right into the salivary glands. [spp-timestamp time="15:45"] Getting geeky on their vitamin technology. [spp-timestamp time="17:35"] Wood pulp in your vitamins?! [spp-timestamp time="21:25"] Calcium Citrate. [spp-timestamp time="25:45"] Calcium Laurate aka Calcium and Lauric Acid. [spp-timestamp time="30:00"] Crack the capsule to crack the code on easy consumption of vitamins. [spp-timestamp time="33:15"] Vitamin-infused Villa Cappelli?! Fat soluble vitamins coming soon in olive oil?! [spp-timestamp time="37:30"] Read Extra Virginity to understand the OliveOil Industry. [spp-timestamp time="40:00"] Put good sh*t in your body and it works! [spp-timestamp time="44:00"] Biohacking and getting bloodwork, a $49 B-12 Test. [spp-timestamp time="48:00"] B-12 is essential for Vegans. Lack of this vitamin can cause irreversible nerve damage. It's only in animal-based food and not vegetables. [spp-timestamp time="52:15"] B12 isn't Red Bull, it's not for speedy energy. [spp-timestamp time="54:00"] Andy keeps studying to keep growing this. [spp-timestamp time="57:00"] Final Words [spp-tweet tweet="Keep building & improving, keep finding ways to stoke that fire! @PureVitaminClub @LIVETHEFUEL "] [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNyOUlbA9K4] Links and Resources: Pure Vitamin Club (https://purevitaminclub.com/purevitaminclub?acc=34173cb38f07f89ddbebc2ac9128303f) Pure Vitamin Club on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/purevitaminclub) Pure Vitamin Club on Twitter (https://twitter.com/PureVitaminClub) Andy Schreiber on Twitter (https://twitter.com/AndySchrei) Andrew Schreiber on LinkedIn...
Your Fit Business Mindset Co-Host: I met today's Fit Business Minded co-host at DreamCon 2017. We were both scheduled speakers at this charity focused event. Now through the successful energy of this new event, we ended up adapting our speeches on the fly, to focus the power of Mindset. Coach John has spent most of his life helping people create change with their habits, thinking and life through health and fitness. After creating a unique fitness program and opening a private training studio in Washington DC in 2013, Coach John and his team have impacted their local community having directly changed over 1,000 lives! Coach John now leads his team of coaches and change makers while pursuing his ultimate passion for helping Entrepreneurs create the Transformation in their lives and businesses through the similar coaching process he discovered through helping people at his gym with honest communication, neuroscience, and behavioral change techniques. Coach John Casto speaking at DreamCon 2017 Nothing pains me more than seeing someone with that passion not jump and go after it! ~ Coach John Casto On This Episode You Will Hear: [spp-timestamp time="01:20"] Catching up with John in his sweet gym and Fit Business life. [spp-timestamp time="02:12"] How John was brought to DreamCon. [spp-timestamp time="03:18"] We ended up knowing approximately 30 mutual people and friends through our travels. [spp-timestamp time="03:39"] John's technology hiatus. [spp-timestamp time="05:00"] Hockeystick metaphor for business online, social media, etc. [spp-timestamp time="06:00"] Best practices for daily routines. [spp-timestamp time="07:46"] Craig Ballantyne's Brain Dump. [spp-timestamp time="09:15"] John's Meditation. [spp-timestamp time="12:05"] Referencing 10 minutes of Priming from Tony Robbins. [spp-timestamp time="14:15"] Scaling a coaching business. [spp-timestamp time="15:25"] Tony Robbins speaking at the annual Celebration event in Las Vegas this year for Isagenix. [spp-timestamp time="16:15"] A must to attend the THRIVE Make Money Matter event in 2017. [spp-timestamp time="18:50"] Scott's big takeaway from THRIVE 2016. [spp-timestamp time="20:00"] Andy Frisella. [spp-timestamp time="21:00"] Outwitting The Devil. [spp-timestamp time="23:50"] Coaches and coaching in relation to Michael Jordan or Tiger Woods. [spp-timestamp time="27:20"] Why the Life Inspired Podcast. [spp-timestamp time="30:20"] Taking Action from The Blind Blogger. [spp-timestamp time="31:35"] Removing the "I Will Never" from your life. Scott "Takes Action" and got engaged after skydiving. [spp-timestamp time="34:20"] We can't be too tight with our gameplan, we must embrace change. [spp-timestamp time="35:22"] Scott's next steps, including South Africa! [spp-timestamp time="37:20"] John's South American travel plans, Guatemala, Argentina, Brazil, who knows?! [spp-timestamp time="38:00"] Some of Scott's travel goals, including Turtle Bar Ecuador and Villa Cappelli. [spp-timestamp time="42:15"] Final Words [spp-tweet tweet="Nothing pains me more than seeing someone with that passion not jump... @Coach_JohnCasto "] [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhLBQ3puDnc] Links and Resources: Coach John Casto (http://www.coachjohncasto.com) Action Fitness Inc (http://www.actionfitnessinc.com) Fried John Casto on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/johnwcasto) Like Coach John Casto on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/coachjohncasto/) Coach John Casto on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Coach_JohnCasto) Action Fitness on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/actionfitness/) Coach John Casto on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/coachjohncasto/) Life Inspired Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/life-inspired/id1198418508?mt=2) Outwitting The Devil...
Kenny White — the pianist, singer/songwriter, producer and arranger — has been in the NYC recording scene for decades. And lucky for us, he recently blessed us with a concert at Villa Cappelli. So we took the time to sit down and get his thoughts on the current music scene, his creative process, and even play a few songs. Topics we cover: • How Paul and Kenny met in the advertising business • The Coke commercial that Paul and Kenny worked on: • How Paul wanted a 60 piece orchestra for the spot and Kenny then had to write a piece for 60 pieces which he had never done before • How Kenny had to stay up to write the song and miss his wife’s birthday • A film had never been filmed at Rockefeller Center before • Getting through the bureaucracy is by schmoozing people • How people are buying vinyl again • Kenny is doing a tour of his latest album Long List of Priors • The countries he's toured, including Belgium, Holland, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, England and Italy • The title comes from the song “A Road Less Traveled” • The song, “The Other Shore” • Kenny’s song he wrote when leaving Italy, “The Olive and The Grapes” Lyrics below: The sun made good time today, broke the long night’s tension It skied along the cloud tops, ’til it lit the starboard engine Doesn’t matter how the coin lands, heads or tails, With paradise dissolving into the vapor trails Up here, you’d think we’d be much closer to the spot where heaven waits No that’s down there, somewhere among the olives and the grapes Lost under fedoras, dead smokes and worn out skin The men stand at the bar and nod to every person hat walks in Already on their 4th cup, the fraternity is clear As they laugh at the same jokes they’ve told for 40 years I’m leaving with a missing part, the story’s incomplete So I’ll make up an ending with fewer bruises and scrapes, ‘The boy who traded in the blacktop for the olives and the grapes” War has knocked on doors here, spilled its venom in the streets And history’s been laid low between enemy drumbeats A young girl sits by the water, like so many have before her Imagining a life that reaches way beyond her border I know that she has planned at least a hundred great escapes But she belongs right there among them Belongs right there among them She belongs right there among the olives and the grapes. Kenny White - vocal, piano, Antoine Silverman - string arrangement, Gary Schreiner - accordion, Marty Ballou - bass, Antoine Silverman - violin, Entcho Todorov - violin, Jonathan Dinklage - viola, Anja Wood - cello • Which comes first for Kenny, the lyrics or the music when writing music • Kenny’s songwriting theory • How most music today is about nothing, has no real story • Paul believes because music is not political today, it might be holding back political movements and causes • The political songs that Kenny has written • Why songs aren’t political today • The movie “The Last Waltz” • The picture of the Pope’s visit to NYC where no one is “in the moment” • Kenny’s experience with Woodstock • Paul’s experience at the Watkins Glen Concert • Kenny’s home in Brooklyn, New York • Kenny’s experience growing up with a lot of Italian-Americans • Kenny having to find someone to guard the stage during the homecoming dance • Paul’s experience with music and Coke commercials • To buy Kenny’s stuff: KennyWhite.net iTunes Amazon • Kenny’s song with David Crosby and Peter Wolf • Paul’s experience with Joe Cocker Did you like our interview with Kenny White? Any questions for him? Let us know in the comments.
Ketogenic Lifestyle Co-Host:Welcome to LIVETHEFUEL Episode 54. On this Episode we talk about how to start a Ketogenic lifestyle. Someone who has deep knowledge in the subject is the NSNG trademarked creator himself. Vinnie Tortorich who returns to co-host the show! We also talk about topics and best practices learned from his 4 years of Podcasting. On This Episode You Will Hear:[spp-timestamp time="02:01"] Some of the biggest things Vinnie has learned thanks to Podcasting. [spp-timestamp time="08:56"] The annoyance of popups and trademarking NSNG. [spp-timestamp time="12:13"] Pure Vitamin Club [spp-timestamp time="13:48"] Fruit and Vegetables sourced locally vs shipped in. [spp-timestamp time="17:37"] B12 Product from Pure Vitamin Club. [spp-timestamp time="22:27"] LIVETHEFUEL Resource Page. Purity of the messaging and promoting products you believe in. [spp-timestamp time="26:50"] Villa Cappelli (https://villacappelli.com/) Olive Oil. [spp-timestamp time="28:09"] Vinnie tells us about some Italian runners that came from their version of the special forces who ran a marathon across a desert on just olive oil. [spp-timestamp time="29:58"] Takes years of training to be able to run marathons, or anything effectively for that matter. You have to put in the reps. Start small and work up to it. [spp-timestamp time="31:12"] Vinnie has studied at a much higher level than most personal trainers. Vinnie studied at Medical School of Tulane University (http://www2.tulane.edu/som/) in New Orleans, Louisiana. [spp-timestamp time="33:02"] Doctors, most only know drugs and not true health or nutrition. [spp-timestamp time="35:33"] Finding a Ketogenic lifestyle. Vinnie notes that NSNG is not a Ketogenic diet. Don't just jump in. Go spend a week or two eating cleaner and the most important part is to start reading and listening to properly understand the lifestyle. It will make the leap easier. [spp-timestamp time="38:24"] The Charlie Foundation and the ketogenic influence in health to battle epilepsy. [spp-timestamp time="43:04"] "You can lead a horse to water but you can't make them drink." All you can do is consistently show them the path. [spp-timestamp time="47:59"] The bad four letter word. Diet is a short term mindset. We gain and lose weight based on hormones. Vinnie explains about the hormones that tell you that you are full and the ones that make you feel hungry. [spp-timestamp time="55:14"] Eat yourself healthy rather than taking the easy option of popping a pill. [spp-timestamp time="56:45"] We have become a 'Want it now society' and see "the pill" as the magic bullet. A pharmacy is just a temporary band-aid. [spp-timestamp time="1:00:28"] Final Words [spp-tweet tweet="To clarify, NSNG is not Ketogenic @vinnietortorich on @LIVETHEFUEL #NSNG #Ketogenic"] (http://vinnietortorich.com) Links and Resources VinnieTortorich.com (http://vinnietortorich.com/) Vinnie on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/FitnessConfidentialNSNG/) Vinnie on Twitter (https://twitter.com/vinnietortorich) PureVitaminClub.com (http://purevitaminclub.com/) Fitness Confidential Book (https://www.amazon.com/Fitness-Confidential-Vinnie-Tortorich/dp/1939337925/ref=pd_sbs_14_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=12TFDWRX3PTV3W7QH3BD) Vinnie Tortorich No Sugar No Grains Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/434957346580399/) Villa Cappelli Olive Oil (https://villacappelli.com/fuel) Eat Happy (https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Happy-Gluten-Recipes-Joyful/dp/1941536883/ref=pd_sbs_14_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=12TFDWRX3PTV3W7QH3BD) The Vinnie Tortorich Book Club (http://vinnietortorich.com/nsng-book-club/) Extra Virginity...
After a long hiatus, we are back to give you updates on happenings at the villa from record snow storms to our latest guests. But most importantly, the amazing experience we had — and hope to continue to have — with a guest chef at Villa Cappelli. Topics we cover: We hosted our annual Thanksgiving dinner at the villa where we cook the turkeys in the wood burning oven Why Italians love our mashed potatoes Our guest chef Teresa who we had visiting us for a month and half How we started our special international food nights at Villa Cappelli Our Teresa, from Pasadena, California, found us through our friend Hillary How this lead us to want to develop a program at the villa A chef can come and stay at the villa for a week or month or whatever works and help us create these special events If you are interested or know anyone who might be interested, please send them to our Facebook group Villa Cappelli Guest Chef or email us info@villacappelli.com Some of the first special night's drinks included: Villa Cappelli Margarita Invented in 1941 in Mexico, when one afternoon, a bartender made a special cocktail for Margarita Henkel, the daughter of the German ambassador. Includes tequila, triple sec homemade lime juice, homemade sour mix, salt. Villa Cappelli Margarita Recipe Type: Drink Prep time: 5 mins Total time: 5 mins Serves: 1 Margarita Ingredients 2 oz Tequila 1 oz Lime juice 1 oz Cointreau or any orange liquor Salt (optional) Instructions Rub the rim of the glass with the lime slice, then roll in salt so the glass is rimmed with the salt. Fill with ice. Shake the other ingredients with ice, then pour into your glass. Garnish with a lime slice if you like. Brown Derby This cocktail inherits its name after the famous hat-shaped Los Angeles diner where it was created. This refreshing drink is made with bourbon, honey, and grapefruit juice. Brown Derby Recipe Type: Drinks Prep time: 2 mins Total time: 2 mins Serves: 1 drink Ingredients 1.5 oz Bourbon 1 oz Fresh grapefruit juice .5 oz Honey syrup Instructions Add all the ingredients to a shaker filled with ice. Shake, and strain into your glass. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge or twist. California Collins Mixologist Ryan Fitzgerald created this drink for the San Francisco Slow Food Festival. It's made with lemon verbena or lemon grass, gin, apple juice and soda. California Collins Recipe Type: Drinks Author: Villa Cappelli Prep time: 5 mins Total time: 5 mins Serves: 1 drink Ingredients 8 fresh lemon verbena leaves or one 1 1/2-inch piece of lemongrass, tender inner white bulb only, crushed Ice 2 oz gin, preferably Junípero 2 oz unfiltered apple juice 1 oz chilled club soda Instructions In a collins glass, gently muddle the lemon verbena leaves or lemongrass bulb. Add ice and the gin and apple juice, then stir well. If using lemongrass, discard the bulb. Stir in the club soda. Some of the first special night's dishes included: Croqueta de Prosciutto Prosciutto, made from by Paul's cousins in the hills of Pisa, infused in bechamel sauce, then breaded and fried. Tartare di carne di cavallo Horse meat with lemon, capers from our garden, red onion, roasted peppers, and raw quail egg. Soldadito de Pavia Fritters of salt cod, potatoes and parsley served with a lemon cream sauce. These "little soldiers" were traditionally served to the sailors to support them during the fighting. Teresa secret for the Soldadito was to use egg whites in the recipe, so they came out nice and fluffy They use bechamel in Italy to make lasagna, but Paul's mother refuses to use that. She uses ricotta instead. How it's difficult to find salt cod in the United States It's a winter dish here in Italy How you can eat salt cod "raw" after soaking it and getting out the salt out What Steven doesn't like about salt cod One of the specials from the second night: Funghi a la Plancha Grilled mushrooms with chimichurri sauce and fried quail eggs. The chimichurri sauce as the key here. Sooooo good! Paul continued with a sushi night How Teresa did an amazing job of using ingredients that were within the Italians taste profile but presented in a totally different way How the Italians really liked the idea of a having a "foreign" chef How someone at one of the nights said in Italian that the food "was not working for her" and how I misunderstood that How Steven is NOT a good waiter What we did for the Christmas holidays Teresa's on New Year's Eve The massive snow storm we've had here this winter How it's one of the coldest winters on record in Italy How a lot of our citrus trees got ruined Our guests the Mangolds and our friends from NYC Kurt & George How we deal with the cold here at the villa Cirveche Horse tartar Paella
Enjoy our interview with our recent guests 10-year-old Geneva and her father Austin, who are traveling the world together. Topics we cover: An introduction to Austin and Geneva who made Villa Cappelli a pit stop on their world tour Austin is single father traveling with his daughter Geneva who is 10 years old The most recent cities they've visited after traveling for a year and a half Whether our not they are in the witness protection program Geneva was born in NY She's been to 31 countries at the ripe old age of 10 What her favorite country is (or does she have one?) What Austin's favorite countries are The country that Austin believes everyone should visit (and surprisingly it's NOT Italy). We should have kicked him out of the villa right then. How Austin decided to home school Geneva a couple of years ago based on the advice of one of her teachers It was difficult in the beginning, but now Geneva works with her father to design her curriculum Austin really wants her to be curious and to know herself If you are interested, here are a couple of resource sites for homeschooling: http://www.homeschool.com/ https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2014/06/17/guide-to-the-best-homeschooling-and-unschooling-resources/ How homeschooling helps you really get to know your child and their strengths of weaknesses How Austin and Geneva got to be a part of our harvest tour for 2016 and help us pick olives Why Austin decided to have Geneva as a single parent The process Austin went through, from surrogacy and more, in order to have Geneva And how Geneva's mother was actually Austin's French teacher How money wasn't really fulfilling him and why he decided to have Geneva Austin's philosophy of people on the color spectrum How they talked about changing their last names, and Austin's was Frost and Geneva's was Bagel, which she based on being a name that was used to pick on her in school What it's like for Geneva being the child of a gay father Does she feel like anything is missing? How Geneva has become a little sister to Casey The difference between staying at a five-star hotel where no one is talking to each other and staying a Motel 6 where all the guests have BBQs together Austin's revelation in when he went for a walk at night and saw a bunch of people in their giant homes If travel is part of Geneva's education Austin wanted Geneva to see America is not just "it" Where Austin and Geneva's home is How in America you normally live in stand alone homes, but in Europe and especially Italy, where a majority of people live in apartment buildings, closer together and know their neighbors How Italians live at home with their families until they get married Whether Geneva would rather be traveling or settled down in a big home, aka "having the American" dream Where Geneva feels her home is, everywhere and wherever her dad is If you can save $10 a day, you'll have $1200 after 3 months, so you save How much more fun Austin and Geneva have had on their most recent trip with a smaller budget Follow Austin and Geneva on Facebook at PeterTink. Follow them on Instagram here at https://www.instagram.com/2nomadic/ Here's the Pinky and the Brain opening video we mentioned.
There are all kinds of Italian Culinary Tours, but we like to think ours is pretty special — that's why I can say "best" because it's ours. So Paul and I fire up the mics to talk about our Culture and Culinary Tour (better name perhaps to be determined). Topics we cover: How busy we've been Two podcast fans, Tom and Mary Deany, stayed with us recently How Paul hasn't changed to his winter drink yet Planting our winter garden Including a Carolina Reaper Paul going crazy foraging for mushrooms Paul took a selfie while foraging with his new friend What's that over my head on the rocks??? #puglia #villacappelli #gotyourgoat #altamurgia A photo posted by Italian Lifestyle Gurus (@villacappelli) on Oct 14, 2016 at 7:11am PDT For more information on our culinary tour (our discussion is listed below) head here. You can sign up for our email list to get more information when we have it available. If you have a good name for our Culture and Culinary tour, contact us. The itinerary: Saturday Arrival. Welcome lunch, dinner, and orientation. As well as a limoncello lesson. Sunday Foraging for vegetables and Castel del Monte. Lunch at a nice seafood restaurant. Pasta making class that night at the villa. We always make ravioli as we can have fun with the filling. This year Paul made one with peach, walnuts, and ricotta, trying to mimic the flavors of a pasta we had in Florence years and years ago. Since the pasta has to dry, we have dinner in Terlizzi. Monday Food shopping with Paul in Terlizzi, visiting all his favorite vegetable, meat, bread, and cheese vendors. Including a horse butcher shop. Lunch/cooking class back at the villa Dinner/cooking class that night at the villa with the food purchased that morning. Tuesday Alberobello Polignano a Mare Lunch at Grotta Palazzese, one of the most beautiful restaurants in the world with also very delicious food A light dinner at the villa since it's a big lunch at Grotta Palezzese We should mention that there is a Happy Hour included every night before dinner as well Wednesday Bisceglie. Shopping at the local fish market. Lunch/cooking class back at the villa Jatta museum in Ruvo di Puglia that afternoon Being as ancient necropolis, Ruvo actually supplies many of the Grecian urns in museums throughout the world Dinner in Terlizzi Thursday Trani. Tour this beautiful seaside town and it's famous cathedral. Canne della Battaglia, where Hannibal defeated the Roman army during the Second Punic War Video of how Hannibal defeated the Roman Light dinner at the villa Friday Matera. A beautifully preserved town that was recently chosen as the Culture Capital of Europe for 2019. The oldest continuously inhabited city in the world. We do this tour during the day, but Paul and I just went to Matera at night and highly recommend visiting it then as well. Lunch at Matera. Finish the limoncello making lesson, seeing the final process. Then everyone gets to take home their own bottle of limoncello and a Villa Cappelli apron Then we have a pizza party at the villa that night. We make our own pizzas in our pizza oven and everyone gets to take turns rolling out their own pizza dough and making their own pizzas. Again, for more information on this tour, go livingvillacappelli.com/culinarytour Any questions or comments on our Italian Culinary Tour? Please leave us a note in the comments.
At Villa Cappelli, we often surround ourselves with stereotypical Italian music like pizzica or Neopolitan classics, but when guest Michael Hynes visited, we were entertained with the likes of Elton John, Billy Joel and more! It was another magical moment with our guests, and hopefully, the podcast captures even just a little bit of that. Topics we cover: How guests surprise us with their talents here at Villa Cappelli, including our latest guest from Australia, Michael Hynes How Steven has never tried Vegemite What Vegemite is actually like How we "discovered" Michael talent at the piano How Michael can easily memorize the songs, but is slower in memorizing the lyrics Paul's favorite song from his Catholic Confirmation (and yes, he really does sing in during the episode) Michael is a human jukebox, knowing over 500 songs!!! How Steven couldn't memorize a song for the life of him during high school band Michael doesn't consider himself a genius, but the writers of the songs are the geniuses How we got our piano at Villa Cappelli, especially since neither Paul nor Steven play Other guests have also just sat down at the piano and started playing Mike plays Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen Here is Leonard's version, but dare I say I like Michael's better? Here are the lyrics for those die-hard fans: "Hallelujah" Now I've heard there was a secret chord That David played, and it pleased the Lord But you don't really care for music, do you? It goes like this The fourth, the fifth The minor fall, the major lift The baffled king composing Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Your faith was strong but you needed proof You saw her bathing on the roof Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew you She tied you to a kitchen chair She broke your throne, and she cut your hair And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah You say I took the name in vain I don't even know the name But if I did, well really, what's it to you? There's a blaze of light In every word It doesn't matter which you heard The holy or the broken Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah I did my best, it wasn't much I couldn't feel, so I tried to touch I've told the truth, I didn't come to fool you And even though it all went wrong I'll stand before the Lord of Song With nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah The pianos that Michael has at home Michael's whole family is musically inclined The amazing organ in the Terlizzi cathedral The day of shopping Paul and Michael did Steven's theory on why some Italian Americans call pasta sauce "gravy" How the Italians and Irish never got along, until.... Some Australian slang A little about the cockney rhyming slang Michael sings a bit of "I get no kick from champagne" A bit about songwriters and how songwriters and lyrists work together The mural discovered in Terlizzi showing the story of Joseph and his multi-colored coat Paul's experience seeing an Elton John concert Michael sings "Candle in the wind" Goodbye Norma Jean Though I never knew you at all You had the grace to hold yourself While those around you crawled They crawled out of the woodwork And they whispered into your brain They set you on the treadmill And they made you change your name And it seems to me you lived your life Like a candle in the wind Never knowing who to cling to When the rain set in And I would have liked to have known you But I was just a kid Your candle burned out long before Your legend ever did Loneliness was tough The toughest role you ever played Hollywood created a superstar And pain was the price you paid Even when you died Oh the press still hounded you All the papers had to say Was that Marilyn was found in the nude Goodbye Norma Jean From the young man in the 22nd row Who sees you as something as more than sexual More than just our Marilyn Monroe Written by Bernie Taupin, Elton John • Copyright © Universal Music Publishing Group Why Paul believes that song has done more for Marilyn's legend than anything else The famous castrato from Terlizzi Three of Paul's most memorable concerts 1. Three Dog Night And Michael sings a bit of "Joy to the World (Jeremiah Was a Bullfrog)" 2. Watkins Glen Racetrack with 700,000 people Billy Joel at Carnegie Hall A Michael sings "New York State of Mind" Some folks like to get away Take a holiday from the neighborhood Hop a flight to Miami Beach Or to Hollywood But I'm taking a Greyhound On the Hudson River Line I'm in a New York state of mind I've seen all the movie stars In their fancy cars and their limousines Been high in the Rockies under the evergreens But I know what I'm needing And I don't want to waste more time I'm in a New York state of mind It was so easy living day by day Out of touch with the rhythm and blues But now I need a little give and take The New York Times, The Daily News It comes down to reality And it's fine with me 'cause I've let it slide Don't care if it's Chinatown or on Riverside I don't have any reasons I've left them all behind I'm in a New York state of mind It was so easy living day by day Out of touch with the rhythm and blues But now I need a little give and take The New York Times, The Daily News It comes down to reality And it's fine with me 'cause I've let it slide Don't care if it's Chinatown or on Riverside I don't have any reasons I've left them all behind I'm in a New York state of mind I'm just taking a Greyhound on the Hudson River Line 'Cause I'm in a New York state of mind And finally, Michaels sings us out with "Somebody to love" Can anybody find me somebody to love? Each morning I get up I die a little Can barely stand on my feet (take a look at yourself) Take a look in the mirror and cry Lord, what you're doing to me I have spent all my years in believing you But I just can't get no relief, Lord! Somebody, somebody Can anybody find me somebody to love? I work hard (he works hard) every day of my life I work 'til I ache my bones At the end (at the end of the day) I take home my hard-earned pay all on my own I get down (down) on my knees (knees) And I start to pray (praise the Lord) 'Til the tears run down from my eyes Lord, somebody, somebody (please) Can anybody find me somebody to love? (he works hard) everyday (everyday) I try, and I try, and I try But everybody wants to put me down They say I'm goin' crazy They say I got a lot of water in my brain I got no common sense I got nobody left to believe in Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Oh, Lord Somebody, somebody Can anybody find me somebody to love? (Can anybody find me someone to love) Got no feel, I got no rhythm I just keep losing my beat (you just keep losing and losing) I'm OK, I'm alright (he's alright, he's alright) I ain't gonna face no defeat I just gotta get out of this prison cell One day (someday) I'm gonna be free, Lord! Find me somebody to love [repeat] Can anybody find me somebody to love? Some pics of Michael and Tanya during their stay with us: What did you think of our non stereotypical Italian music? Let us know in the comments.
Join us on a trip to the Amalfi Coastline, arguably one of the most beautiful places in the world. Learn what we think were definitely the highlights you shouldn't miss. Topics we cover: It was Paul's birthday recently. So we talk about how you used to not be able to sing Happy Birthday on any television show or movie without paying royalties. Though we are not sure that is true any more. Anyone know for sure? Let us know in the comments. How we made very good time traveling from Villa Cappelli to Amafi, even taking a scenic tour How inexpensive it can be to rent a car in Italy, especially if you are an Italian citizen AutoEurope is the site Paul used to rent the car Paul thinks you should get an international license when coming to Italy and renting a car. Here's one site for that. How we met our friend ???? there to took us all around. It always helps to find a local who can show you around. The driving conditions in Amafi The Emerald Grotto The amazing ceramics shop we visited right across from the caves The big beautiful tables and other vases Our lunch in Priaino, a big beautiful cove where you can eat right on the water The restaurants we ate at in Amafi were good even though it was touristy places How the kid next to us at lunch was eating spaghetti and meatballs which we talk about this in another podcast and how it is a bit "don't" in Italy How the restaurants there will cater to the tastes of their clientele without really teaching them about the Italian culture The large buses on the winding roads How there are a lot fewer cars on the road at night That night we went to see the procession of Saint Andrew This link will give your more info on him, but here's the gist: He was probably the brother of Simon Peter. They were both fishermen (so I did see him holding a fishing net), thus the tradition that when Jesus called them to be his disciples, he said he would make them "fisher of men" How Amafi is a member of the four Maritime Republics — Pisa, Genoa, Venice, Amafi The size of the procession compared to ours in August How the priests had to carry down the statute down the steep stairs Why the saints are only the busts How they set off cannon shots during the procession which can be pretty dang surprising Our dinner of fried fish, Neapolitan pizza, and vodka — the vodka being half the cost of the meal The fireworks of the festival Furore where our hotel La Locanda del Furore was How we feel we compare to the tourism in Amafi How the Amafi coast is probably not for the physically challenged Renting a boat and seeing the coast from a boat and just how beautiful it is We highly recommending renting a boat when you are there to see the coast from the water How you steer away from Amafi during July and August Ravello, one of the most beautiful and amazing spots How Paul realizes he actually was in Amafi years ago The Villa Cimbrone gardens with a terrace 390m or 1,300 ft. high with amazing views How the gardens are so beautiful in Amafi How beautiful the town of Ravello was The amazing horizon pools in Amafi How a trip like this can inspire you to improve your own space The restaurant where we ate lunch on our final day which you can only get to by boat How the Amafi coast reminded of us mix of the south of France and the Greek islands The Monastero Santa Rosa. I mentioned in the podcast I would scan some photos, but actually their website does an amazing job with a photo tour here. Where the nuns would get mummified back in the day How Steven forgets that outside of Puglia, especially in touristy places like Amafi, others speak English How the radio actually had a segment called "English is the future" and taught listeners English through the song Killing Me Softly Steven enjoying the boat ride Paul relaxing in the boat Paul taking a dip in the blue water The church in Amalfi The procession of Saint Andrew The view from Ravello Villa Cimbrone gardens Getting cheeky in the gardens Our final lunch right on the water [td_smart_list_end] Here's Paul going Facebook Live during the podcast: So what'd you think of our trip to the Amalfi Coastline? What did we miss? Anything you really want to see? Let us know in the comments.
Anna joins us again for another fun podcast, featuring an amazing day of food shopping with Paul, a delicious lunch, and a fun discussion about her new cookbook Eat Happy. Topics we cover: How Anna's last name is ironic. It translates to "little voice" yet she is a voice over talent. Anna's mission to find stracciatella (more info below) How cheese shops are call caseificio and why The cheese grater also has name based on a similar base The local dialect is influencedd by the different cultures that have all been in the area and thus is also a history of the area The two biggest influences to the local Terlizzi dialect are French and Arabic How areas near Lecce have a more Greek influenced dialect How the local dialects were all spoken languages, no written languages What Paul and Anna did all day, shopping and enjoying Aperol Spritz (recipe here) How it is mandatory to have a gluten-free section in Italian supermarkets Our lunch, which included steamed mussels, and Paul's "recipe" for the mussels Our lunch also included raw tuna and salmon sashimi The Facebook Live video we shot during lunch The difference between an aperitif and digestif How Italians want to drink with a purpose, not just drink to get drunk Anna's new cookbook Eat Happy: Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb Recipes For A Joyful Life How the cookbook came about How long it took Anna to make the cookboo The struggles Anna went through How Anna tested and retested every recipe How magazine recipes aren't really tested a lot Taking pictures of recipes for a cookbook How Italians hate cilantro How recipes evolve and are guidelines, not rule books; you can adjust them to your own tastes How even different kinds of salts can affect a recipe and should be adjusted to your taste Our red wine infused sea salt What real balsamic vinegar really is How the other "balsamic" can be used to make salad dressing, but not the real stuff A quick explanation on how they make balsamic vinegar Why Italians hate Bloody Mary Our favorite Bloody Mary Mix, Bob's No Problem Anna's favorite recipes - Anything with zucchini noodles made with Paderno spiralizer - Butternut squash cauliflower rice - Low-carb pizza crust - Pistachio crusted salmon - Sausage zucchini bake - Bacon broccoli Cooking seasonally Our Red Onion Jam Paul and Anna's shopping, where they also bought: - Napoli salumi with peppercorns - Some spicy Calabrese salumi - Mortadella, how big and delicious it is in Italy How Paul hates bologna or baloney More on Stracciatella Otherwise known as heaven on Earth at Villa Cappelli, it's a fresh cheese produced in Puglia using a stretching and shredding method. Thus the name which means "little shreds." The way it was explained to me at one point is that it's the same as mozzarella before it becomes mozzarella. Meaning, the curds aren't worked quite as much. After the shreds are made, they are mixed with cream. It's amaze balls. A creamy, smooth, delicious bite of heaven. This is also the same cheese you find in the center of burrata, which is essentially stracciatella wrapped in mozzarella. So when you cut into the big ball of mozzarella, the stracciatella and cream ooze out. Also to die for, but for me, why not just enjoy the star of the dish on its own!
After and short break, we are back with a new podcast covering everything from our haunted villa in Puglia to our first gay wedding in Italy at Villa Cappelli. Here are some of the topics we cover: How our first guest of the season, Bud and Pam, where actually fans of the podcast Out guests that week, Penelope and Whitney, who didn't know Bud and Pam, actually ended not only being from the same town but living very near each other. Both Bud and Whitney were former military and Bud actually uses to work for Whitney's cousin Why Steven thinks the villa is magic, bringing the right people to the villa whenever we need them, including: A wrist surgeon after I broke my wrist A chef who directly me to a program for our FDA inspection Elizabeth (from episode 15 here: http://www.livingvillacappelli.com/15/) connecting with her family And the one I forgot on the podcast, a trademark lawyer when we were having a trademark dispute with another another oil producer The study of grounding and why we think people sleep so well at the villa I didn't get into this too much on the episode, but did a bit of research after and will probably do a blog post on this later. Basically, the theory is we should come regularly into contact with the Earth, a “grounding” force. It supposed helps balance out and or negate all the positive electrons, i.e. free radicals, that are building up in our bodies. Those pesky free radicals again! With all the electromagnetic waves these days, we have a high amount of positive electrons built up in our bodies. The practice of earthing (or I've heard the term grounding used interchangeably) involves touching the Earth’s surface energy by walking, sitting or sleeping outside in direct contact with the Earth or using a using something like this Earthing mat to help negate all those free radicals which supposedly reduces inflammation, stress, anxiety and depression. This may be one theory as to why folks sleep so well at Villa Cappelli. Not only are they surrounded by and in direct contact with nature during the day, but at night in the old rooms, they come more into contact with Earthing materials. The nice quiet country life probably doesn't hurt either. The reason we believe the villa is slightly haunted, mostly revolving a "ghost story" told by Paul's son Logan Paul wonders why people are afraid of ghosts, so Steven explains poltergeist The other magical moment this week at Villa Cappelli, our first gay wedding We walk you through the amazing day we had with the wedding The coolest cake topping you've ever seen Here are some pictures and videos from the wedding. At the ceremony Exchanging the rings The courtyard food fest Another angle of the courtyard food fest The dinning room The happy couple at dinner As promised, here's a picture of orecchiette And here's cavatelli So that's our take on the magic of the villa with ghosts and gay weddings in Italy. Did you like the pictures of the ceremony? Any thoughts? Just let us know in the comments!
While Italy is known as the land of pasta and pizza, it is actually very easy to avoid gluten here. Italians are very aware of celiac disease and even have entire grocery store aisles full of gluten-free products. Anna Vocino, a great friend to Villa Cappelli, the voice at the start of every podcast, and a celiac herself, joins us to talk about her experiences visiting Italy. Topics we cover: Anna's stay at Villa Cappelli several years ago Her aunt and uncle renewing their wedding vows in a church (Chiesa di Santa Maria di Cesano) from 1055 A.D. Anna and another woman, a Wiccan, helped officiated the renewals in a Catholic church. Thank goodness for language barriers! How Anna's daughter sang "Haulalula" at the ceremony Paul experience with New Kids on the Block Anna's experience watching us on The Pitch Anna and Paul's advice to young people in advertising or acting Woody Allen's movie Bananas How Anna and I don't eat sugar or grains Anna's diagnosis as a celiac and how she's dealt with it How you can find very good gluten-free pasta in Italy How easy it is to find restaurants in Italy that will serve you gluten-free dishes How Italians are very in tune with their bodies and very knowledgeable of anatomy How Italians eat a lot of vegetables, which might come have a bit to do with them eating off the land so much How it dawned us that all of our products are vegan, totally free of any animal products. Why Anna decided to start doing the podcast How No Sugar, No Grains (#NSNG) forces you to cut out processed foods and eat very intentionally, not just mindlessly How it was very easy to cut out just the pasta and bread to go no sugar, no grains How I lost 30 lbs. just cutting out the sugar and grains How women sometimes have more hormonal issues to fix when eating this way Anna now has learned she can't eat dairy as well Find all things Anna at AnnaVocino.com Listen to her on her podcast with Vinnie Tortorich here. Here's just some of her work: Do you have questions about being gluten-free in Italy? Or eating no sugar, no grains? Just let us know in the comments!
The newest harvest of extra virgin olive oil is in and to celebrate, Steven gives you five amazing recipes where extra virgin olive oil is the star. Villa Cappelli Pinzimonio Recipe Type: Snack Cuisine: Italian Author: Villa Cappelli Prep time: 15 mins Total time: 15 mins Instead of bread, Italians dip a much healthier alternative— raw, fresh vegetables — into their extra virgin olive oil. Ingredients [url href="http://villacappelli.com/collections/extra-virigin-olive-oil/products/villa-cappelli-extra-virgin-olive-oil" target="_blank"]Villa Cappelli Extra Virgin Olive OIl[/url] Bell peppers Cauliflower Broccoli Fennel Celery Carrots Radishes Salt and Pepper Vinegar (optional) Instructions There really is no set "recipe." Just prepare a big plate of fresh vegetables cut into strips or pieces for dipping. Serve with a bowl of Villa Cappelli Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Have some vinegar (any kind really) and some Villa Cappelli 100% Italian Sea Salt on hand if anyone wants to add a little extra flair to their dish, but the oil has enough flavor on its own. You can also experiment adding a dash of lemon or lime to the mix or garlic and any herbs you want. Everyone can make their own small dipping bowl to taste or make a big one everyone can share. Then just dip and eat. Villa Cappelli Grilled Vegetables Recipe Type: Side Cuisine: Italian Author: Villa Cappelli Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 5 mins Total time: 20 mins A simple side of grilled vegetables with extra virgin olive oil. Ingredients Zucchini Eggplant Finely chopped fresh mint Finely chopped fresh garlic [url href="http://villacappelli.com/collections/extra-virigin-olive-oil/products/villa-cappelli-extra-virgin-olive-oil" target="_blank"]Villa Cappelli Extra Virgin Olive Oil[/url] Salt Balsamic Vinegar Instructions Cut the zucchini lengthwise so you have longer strips, about 1/4 to 1/8 inch thick. Cut the eggplant to the same thickness either lengthwise or in rounds. Place the vegetables on either a hot grill or a hot non-stick pan. Let them good for about two minutes on each side until they either get a nice grill or a nice browning in your pan. Remove from pan and top with a sprinkling of garlic, mint and salt. Then a drizzle of both the Villa Cappelli Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar. Add more topping as you add more layers from your vegetables. Can be served at room temperature. Extra Virgin Olive Oil Mayo Recipe Type: Condiment Author: Villa Cappelli Prep time: 2 mins Total time: 2 mins Serves: 2 Cups Ingredients 3 eggs 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt 1.5 cups [url href="http://villacappelli.com/collections/extra-virigin-olive-oil/products/villa-cappelli-extra-virgin-olive-oil" target="_blank"]Villa Cappelli Extra Virgin Olive Oil[/url] Instructions Take 3 eggs, 1/4 cup (60 ml) of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of salt and place in a blender, hopefully a high-speed blender like a Vitamix. Blend for about 10 seconds until the mixture is nice and combined, increasing the speed slowly. Then SLOWLY pour in 1.5 cups of Villa Cappelli Extra Virgin Olive Oil as the blender is running. Watch the mixture and when it starts to thicken, stop. In the Vitamix this shouldn’t take much longer than 30 seconds max. Refrigerate and use within 2-3 weeks. Villa Cappelli Vinaigrette Recipe Type: Condiment Cuisine: Italian Author: Villa Cappelli Prep time: 5 mins Total time: 5 mins Super simple and healthy salad dressing. Ingredients [url href="http://villacappelli.com/collections/extra-virigin-olive-oil/products/villa-cappelli-extra-virgin-olive-oil" target="_blank"]Villa Cappelli Extra Virgin Olive Oil[/url] Vinegar (whatever kind you like) Salt Pepper Optional: mustard, herbs, lemon juice Instructions Just remember, 3 parts oil to 1 part vinegar. It's a flexible ratio, so add more vinegar if you like things more tart or more oil for a richer dressing. Just take an old conserve or jam jar, and eyeball your oil. Then add 1/3 the amount of vinegar. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Here, you can also add a dash of mustard, some herbs like [url href="http://villacappelli.com/collections/italian-conserves/products/italian-oregano" target="_blank"]oregano[/url], or lemon juice. Close up the jar and shake the heck out of it. Put your finger over the salad and pour a bit of the dressing over your finger and salad. Then taste the dressing on your finger. Adjust to your taste. Villa Cappelli Signature Drink Recipe Type: Drink Author: Villa Cappelli Prep time: 5 mins Total time: 5 mins It might sound strange, but the Villa Cappelli Extra Virgin Olive Oil just adds a richness to the drink. Ingredients [url href="http://villacappelli.com/collections/extra-virigin-olive-oil/products/villa-cappelli-extra-virgin-olive-oil" target="_blank"]Villa Cappelli Extra Virgin Olive Oil[/url] Freshly squeezed grapefruit juice Vodka Basil leaves Simply syrup (optional) Instructions Simple Syrup (optional) Take equal parts sugar and water, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar, about 3 minutes. Remove, cool and refrigerate in a tightly sealed jar. It will keep for about 3 months. Drop 3 medium torn basil leaves into a cocktail shaker, fill will ice. Add 1.5 ounces of fresh grapefruit juice, 1.5 ounces vodka, .5 ounce of Villa Cappelli EVOO, and .25 ounce simple syrup. Shake VIGOROUSLY for at LEAST 10 seconds if not 30. If you are making a bigger batch, remember the ratio: equal parts vodka to grapefruit juice, then half that in EVOO, then a quarter simple syrup. Strain into your glass and garnish with a small basil leaf.
A little about our guests. Steven and Paul met 19 years ago in the wild and wacky world of New York City ad agencies. Paul was born in Pisa, Italy and moved to Boston, MA when he was just 7 years old. Paul joined an order of monks when he was 18 and studied with them at Iona College before going to New York to work in advertising and study at the School of Visual Arts. He continued in the advertising world, including starting his own agency. Paul was married and has 3 children. One of whom works with Paul and Steven at Villa Cappelli. Steven was born in a small town in Texas. He moved to Austin to attend the University of Texas with degrees in both English and Advertising. After graduation, Steven moved to New York to become a copywriter and worked at several of the larger agencies in town. Steven moved from the advertising world to the magazine world. A little about their business. Paul’s mother is from Terlizzi, Bari, Italy and he grew up surrounded by family from Terlizzi. Around 2008, as the financial world collapsed, they began to think about doing something different. Paul and Steven bought an old villa and spent several years and lots of money fixing up this beautiful, 20,000 square foot villa. From the beginning, Paul saw Villa Cappelli as more than a house or home, he saw it as a brand. Over the last 10 years, they built the food exporting from olive oil to a line of gourmet foods and the vacation rental property of Villa Cappelli. Villa Cappelli is an agriturismo (agriculture/tourism) property that highlights the beauty of Italy and the locally made foods and wines of the Bari region. One piece of advice (the nutshell version) Find a way to spend time away from each other each day. Pick something you do daily to create alone time and step away. Reading Material Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill - http://amzn.to/1W6Tm6aJab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook by Gary Vaynerchuk - http://amzn.to/1W6TsL3The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell - http://amzn.to/1W6TFxR Get in Touch with Our Guests Villa CappelliVia Appia Traian 11Terlizzi, BA 70038 Italyhttp://www.VillaCappelli.comhttp://www.Livingcappelli.comhttp://www.VCVilla.comInstagram @VillaCappelli - https://www.instagram.com/VillaCappelli/Twitter @VillaCappelli - https://twitter.com/VillaCappelliFacebook /VillaCappelli - https://www.facebook.com/VillaCappelli
From amazing butchers to delicious cheeses to insanely fresh fruit and vegetables, you'll find it all in Terlizzi, Italy. Being our "hometown," it holds a special place in our hearts here at Villa Cappelli. In this episode, we'll take you a short tour of this charming town and what makes it so special — and it's not just the food. Topics we cover: The status of our extra virgin olive oil shipment for this year Whey have to ship our 500 mL bottle's labels all the way from Japan What people call their "country homes" here in Italy The national graffiti contest featured as your enter Terlizzi How Italians always manage to save money How Terlizzi is known as the city of flowers, being the largest fresh cut flower producer in all of Italy The rules of the Living Villa Cappelli drinking game: every time Paul corrects Steven, you have to take a drink every time Paul contradicts himself, you have to chug your whole drink Terlizzi is also known for its ceramics, which we use for some our extra virgin olive oil How the town is also famous for its butchers People shop individual butcher shops, not from the supermarket Paul has a butcher for each different meat we want — beef, pork, horse, or chicken How Paul also has different vendor with a stand alone shop for different fruits and vegetables, and even bread How the cheese shops are amazing here, but they tend to have only local cheeses The amazing fresh mozzarella you can find in town And the local stracciatella and burrata Our recipe for Caprese salad The fresh ricotta cheese that's also amazing The clock tower of Terlizzi, which is the largest back light clock tower in Europe after Big Ben The amazing tree-lined street that surrounds the old town that used to be the moat of the old town The medieval old town of Terlizzi Our amazing rib recipe Why the church in this area, from the 1700s, is still called the "new church" Why you can find pieces of the old church all over town The beautiful area in Terlizzi where every night people take their passeggiata Santa Maria di Nuova, the other church in town and the amazing frescoes of Joseph and his multi-colored coat. Check out his story here or here. To check out the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat here How Terlizzi once belonged to Monti Carlo The different spots where you can get married in Terlizzi, and how Villa Cappelli is one of them How Terlizzi and Sovereto, a suburb of Terlizzi, were named one of the most beautiful places in Italy The sheep paths surrounding the area, including right by Villa Capppelli Paul's Facebook group Terlizzi, USA The new Facebook group Paul will be starting with pictures of properties you can buy in the area
What's Christmas like in Italy? Well, some traditions are the same and some are very different. We'll take through our experience with this amazing season in Italy. Topics we cover Paul's memories of his family drinking Manhattans in Boston The Italians start celebrating the season on Saint Nicolas day in early December The fact that Saint Nicolas is actually buried here in Bari How the kids get gifts on Saint Nicolas day, Christmas day and on the Epiphany How kids put their shoes out during Saint Nicolas day to get presents How everyone makes their own homemade nativity scene every year with bark, moss, twigs and more A moving nativity in Terlizzi that as 40 moving parts that move 1000 pieces Steven's childhood memory of a children's book that explained how he got into home that didn't have fireplaces. We are still looking for the name of this book, but this one does mention fairies traveling with Santa to help him get into homes: The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus How old Steven was when he stopped believing and what kept Steven believing for a long time The tradition of the Bafana for the Epiphany. She is an old woman who delivers gifts to children throughout Italy on Epiphany Eve (the night of January 5) in a similar way to St Nicholas or Santa Claus, also delivering a a lump of coal if they are bad. A popular belief is that her name derives from the Feast of Epiphany or in Italian La Festa dell'Epifania. Epiphania. In popular folklore Befana visits all the children of Italy on the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany to fill their stockings with candy and presents if they are good. Or a lump of coal or dark candy if they are bad. She is usually portrayed as an old lady riding a broomstick through the air wearing a black shawl and is covered in soot because she enters the children's houses through the chimney (again, like another guy we know). Why we believe we have the song The Twelve Days of Christmas How the wise mean were zoroastrians The traditional Panatone (here's an image and recipe if you feel so inclined, we have NOT tried this recipe, you'll understand why from the episode) Vincotto (or dried fig molasses) Calzoncelli cookies, Cartellate and Susamielli Feast of the Seven Fishes How the Bari area likes raw fish more The eel the locals eat here on Christmas Eve Paul's memory of his Aunt cleaning eels in Boston Paul believes most people don't take down their Christmas decorations until after the Epiphany in America, Steven thinks they come down as soon as December 25th is over. What do you think? How you can leave us voice mail (check out the banner to the right) Any traditions we missed? What does your family do to celebrate? Let us know. Some pictures of Christmas from years past in Italy and the Villa. Cartellate Cookies with Vincotto The wine cellar decorated for a Christmas party at Villa Cappelli. A close up of a homemade nativity. Some nativity actors. Orso looking out at the snow at Villa Cappelli. Wreaths caught in the snow storm of 2014. Calzoncelli, one of Paul's favorites.
How do they celebrate Thanksgiving in Italy? Well, they don't. But WE do! So we invited a bunch of friends and family to join us for an American Thanksgiving here at Villa Cappelli. They were all terrified to come as there was no pasta on the menu, but.... Topics we cover Paul's new favorite drink for winter, a Manhattan Why we say the "locusts have descended" when the Italians come to eat Thanksgiving here How the turkey here in Italy broke our first oven A telemarketer calls, and we reveal our experience with them in Italy Just how big the turkeys are here in Italy Why Paul prefers I call our pizza oven a brick oven How the turkey cooks in the pizza...oops, brick oven Paul vents a little about his mother, like all Italian sons who love their mother The range of people we had this year How the Italians were afraid to come as there was no pasta on the menu How we arranged the buffet using makeshift heating trays Our challenge with cranberry sauce and how we made it this year with dried cranberries. Here's the recipe we essentially followed. I didn't use any cranberry juice, just all water with a bit of lemon juice and orange zest. Why the mash potatoes are so good to the Italians Why some types of vegetables are so hard to find for us here in Puglia, Italy Heirloom carrots grown locally here in shades of purple, yellow and orange And why carrots are mostly orange today Desserts, including a chocolate cream pie, apple pie, pecan (or any nut) bars and brownies We finished the meal with our Limoncello and Nocino The destination wedding we had at the villa the week before How the couple we know is from our reality show The Pitch. How the flourist suggested the perfect spot for the wedding Our latest product which makes a great gift: Red Wine Sea Salt
Learn some of the advantages southern Italy has over the northern sections. While most people have visited the northern cities like Rome, Pisa, and Milan, they might not realize what they are missing in the south. Paul and Steven discuss a blog post about this and whether they agree with every point. Topics covered: Paul’s Uncle Guy listening to boxer Nino Binvinito on the radio We discuss why southern Italy is better than northern Italy according to this blog post Why the “economic crisis” of the south is good news for any travelers coming to Puglia Why Paul thinks the “economic crisis” isn’t much of a crisis That the beaches in the south are better than the north It’s hard to find a lot of sandy beaches, but the beaches are spectacular This mind-blowing fact: Even though it is the smaller island, Sardinia's jagged coastline (1849km) is almost twice as long as Sicily's (1000km). Which mainland state in the U.S. Paul thought had the longest coastline, that being Rhode Island. This is actually incorrect, and from I can see, it actually has the most coastline per square mile of land. Why we do think the food in the south is better than the north Why some people in the south don’t eat a lot of meat Why we don’t necessarily agree that the people in the south are friendlier than those in the north People complaining about the attitude of Romans Green energy in southern Italy The air “pollution” at Villa Cappelli (jasmine, olive oil and grapes) The passeggiata (evening stroll) tradition in southern Italy How Italians dress up to leave the house How Italian men are very metrosexual and carry man purses (murses) Why the cargo short trend really should be over, even this BuzzFeed article agrees The il riposo (the afternoon nap) or control'ora The reasons for the nap in the afternoon Southern Italians living longer than northern Italians How the shops shut down from 1 to 4 every day and why you should plan for this when traveling
Learn how Italians deal with the summer heat, some traditions in Italy during the summer, and some of our favorite no-cook summer recipes. Topics we cover: The problem of finding fans in Italy at the height of summer And how this relates to the Italian mindset when doing business Ferragosto in Italy, where the entire country shuts down and goes on vacation for two weeks Puglia listed as having one of the best beaches The sea culture in Italy and how the sea water and air is thought to be very good for you Why Italians used to bring newborns into the stable to smell urine The different reasons Americans and Europeans come to Italy The theory of how the Serbian War was an economic plan What our neighbors think of our pool “Cliff diving” into our pool Our recipe for a wonderful tomato and tuna dish What we believe is the correct way to make a caprese salad, including putting the basil in the middle, NOT on top Why the caprese is the national Italian dish The correct to serve pasta and sauce, marrying the two flavors The zucchini stalk pasta we cooked the other night FREE PDF DOWNLOAD Click here to learn the top 4 ways Italians beat the heat without AC! Tomato boats Simple, tasty appetizer or side: half-ripened tomatoes, tuna, mayo, topped with anchovy and capers. A photo posted by Villa Cappelli (@villacappelli) on Jun 30, 2015 at 11:01am PDT Take a firm plum tomato (firm is key, can’t be too ripe and mushy), and cut it in half length wise. Scoop out the seeds and membrane so you are left with a boat. Combine some good quality tuna with some homemade mayo (recipe below) and dash of pepper and then add your tuna to your tomato boats. Top with a sliver of anchovy and a couple of capers. Villa Cappelli Mayo Take 3 eggs, 1-2 Tablespoons of lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and place in a blender, hopefully a high-speed blender like a Vitamix. Blend for about 10 seconds until the mixture is nice and combined. Then SLOWLY pour in ¾ cup of Villa Cappelli extra virgin olive oil as the blender is running. Watch the miture and when it starts to thicken, stop. In the Vitamix this shouldn’t take much longer than 30 seconds max. Refrigerate and use within 2-3 weeks. Villa Cappelli Caprese Salad #villacappelli #food #natural #culinarytour #puglia #cheese #lunch A photo posted by Villa Cappelli (@villacappelli) on Jan 19, 2015 at 10:36am PST Take a ball of fresh mozzarella into ¼ inch slices. Place your ovals of mozzarella on plate. Tear up some fresh basil and place on each slice of mozzarella. Slice up your tomatoes and place them on top of each slick of mozzarella and basil. Season your tomatoes with a little salt, then top each slice with a nice pour of Villa Cappelli extra virgin olive oil. FREE PDF DOWNLOAD Click here to learn the top 4 ways Italians beat the heat without AC! What's your favorite no-cook recipe or way to beat the heat? Let us know!
Welcome to another exciting show! Before I introduce today’s guest, I want to tell you about one more opportunity to watch a replay of my webinar from last Wednesday. You can visit the website and watch it before Tuesday, August 4, at 9 am Eastern. Because of the terrific feedback from last week’s webinar, I will do another one this Wednesday, August 5, at 8 pm Eastern. We will talk about foods to heal your body, help you lose weight, and improve energy and mental focus. We will discuss tips for saving money while eating healthy and how to save time in cooking. We’ll cover how to modify the program based on your symptoms, and I’ll tell you the Seven Foods to Avoid. I’ll also be taking some listener questions. If you want to sign up, just text “perfect” to 33444 and follow the directions or register at www.dranh.com/webinar. I hope to see you there! Now, let’s meet our guest, Steven Crutchfield. Steven is from Villa Cappelli in Italy. Villa Cappelli is a company (and a villa estate!) that focuses on authentic Italian foods, olive oil, conserve, and travel. Steven grew up in Kennedy, Texas, and then attended the University of Texas. After graduation, he moved to NY and worked for magazines as a copywriter. Most notable among his jobs were Everyday with Rachel Ray, Taste of Home, and Family Handyman. In 2012, Steven left the corporate world behind and moved to Italy with his partner, Paul. Paul has roots and family in Italy, so they began their adventure that has blossomed into Villa Cappelli. In our discussion Steven discusses the following: How they ended up owning and restoring an Italian villa dating back centuries How the 10-bedroom villa is used today How Steven has added “farmer” to his resume Steven’s love affair with herbs and how he cooks with them The basics of owning and maintaining an olive grove The basics of harvesting olives and producing top quality EVOO The three basic characteristics of good EVOO The truth of Tom Mueller’s book, Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Why the EVOO in your kitchen is probably NOT the real thing! Factors that determine certification and authenticity in the world of EVOO Why EVOO is good for your health Specifics of cooking/frying with EVOO How to properly store EVOO How Steven made two changes to his diet that resulted in losing 35 lbs., more energy, and better overall health How Steven uses EVOO to prepare some of his favorite Italian recipes (he shares them, too!) Is it an interesting discussion? You bet! You won’t want to miss Steven’s insights into all things olive oil and Italian! Join us! Links and Resources: Title: Fake Olive Oils and the Corruption in the EVOO Industry Extra Virginity: http://amzn.to/1hbVXxm (Link to Tom Mueller’s book) http://villacappelli.com/ (Steven’s website for Villa Cappelli products, podcast, travel opportunities, and photos. Use promo code FAMS at checkout for 10% off your order, a discount for Dr. Anh listeners that will last forever!) Now it’s your turn! WHAT changes have you made in your diet? HOW have those changes affected your health? WHAT has been your biggest challenge while implementing a healthy lifestyle? WHO do you want to hear from? Let me know in the comments below and I will try my best to get them on the show! I want to answer your burning questions and for YOU to add your thoughts to the conversation. So go ahead and leave a comment now. And if you want even more resources to heal yourself naturally, make sure you sign up for my email updates, because I share some insights in my email updates that I don’t share anywhere else. Thanks so much for stopping by and until next time, remember to eat consciously, because the world needs a healthy and vibrant you! BECOME A FOOD AS MEDICINE VIP FOR FREE. ENTER YOUR EMAIL BELOW AND RECEIVE: My free gift, “The Clean Eating Rules.” It’s my #1 guide for how to eat to lose weight, improve your biometrics, and get more energy. Summary of Pearls shared on the show Occasional Love Letters from Dr. Anh, where I share my favorite recipes and products, upcoming events, new information I’ve learned, and other goodies ☺
You’ll learn how a podcast and a pigeon lead Elizabeth Coughlin to return to her great grandfather’s hometown of Terlizzi and fulfill her grandmother’s dream of reconnecting with her family in Italy. Enjoy this interview get inspired to find your roots and your home. Topics we cover: Why Elizabeth’s family said they came from Bari when they actually came from Terlizzi Where the families around this area who left Italy settled in the US, including areas around Boston and Hoboken How Beth found us and how that lead to her finding her long lost family How her grandfather’s draft card lead to her finding Terlizzi Beth’s new tagline for Villa Cappelli “Eating at Villa Cappelli is like eating Sunday lunch every day.” Our signature cocktail made with Villa Cappelli extra virgin olive oil (recipe below) How the Spanish influenza influenced Italian immigrants in the U.S. Specifically how from the Spanish influenza killed Beth’s great grandfather’s first wife and her great grandmother’s first husband as well as how it killed Paul’s grandfather’s first wife The story of Paul’s family and how his grandfather married How Beth’s Nonna was a big influence for her research and trip Beth’s entire story of how to found her family again and how, almost magically, they were in the Terlizzi, the closest town to the villa (see Beth’s full story in her own words below) How a pigeon plays a big role in Beth’s decision to come to Villa Cappelli (from the book: Animal-Speak: The Spiritual & Magical Powers of Creatures Great & Small) How strange it is for Italians to understand the need for people to seek out their families in Italy, since for them, their families have always been from the town they grew up in How Beth’s Nonna came along for their trip How Beth’s trip has made her appreciate appreciate each moment and how this is just the beginning of the trip How Beth and Paul might be related Villa Cappelli Cocktail Recipe (makes one drink): 3 medium basil leaves, torn, plus one small basil leaf for garnish 1.5 ounces fresh grapefruit juice 1.5 ounces vodka .5 ounce Villa Cappelli extra virgin olive oil .25 ounce simple syrup (optional) Drop torn basil leaves into a cocktail shaker and fill shaker with ice. Add grapefruit juice, vodka, Villa Cappelli extra virgin olive oil and simple syrup. Shake vigorously for at least 10 seconds. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with small basil leaf. You can also blend all the ingredients together in a high-powered blender. Elizabeth’s full story: Returning to Family by Elizabeth Coughlin Nanas and grandpas are an amazing gift. My Nana, Angela “Angie” Gesmundo, was just that - a beautiful gift from God. To me she was a friend, a teacher, and my hero. When I needed a problem solved, or just wanted to share a story, Nana was the one I talked to. With her ‘say it like it is’ approach, she taught me life lessons: self-respect, the importance of family, and to always keep things honest. Her points were direct. “Don’t spit in the wind or it might come back and hit you in the face” is one example. Or she would say, “Listen, I won’t tell you what to do, but I will tell you what I will put up with!” Besides lessons about life, she taught love of life by example. Nana loved to dance, to sing and she wore bright stylish clothes and make up. A hairdresser by trade, she constantly surprised us with a new hair color. She was so full of youthful fun, most strangers assumed she was my mom. In her fingers, which were adorned with extremely long nails usually painted sparkly white, she often held a Marlboro cigarette, a habit she never was able to kick. Nana often talked about her family. Her mother, she recalled, came from San Giovanni la Punta in Sicily and her father, Giuseppe “Joe” Gesmundo, was from the province of Bari in Italy. Giuseppe came to America with his first wife, Anna, with whom he had three sons. Sadly, Anna died from the flu in the early 1900s. Nana’s now widowed father needed help raising his children, so he married his housekeeper, Maria, whose husband had also just died of the flu. While Maria was raising Giuseppe’s three boys, the couple had two children of their own, my Nana Angela and her brother, Joe. For reasons unknown to me, Nana did not know much about her father’s history, including where he was from. She did recall stories about his having farmed in Italy and about owning some type of land. There were also stories of his possible political ties. This historical gap left me to wonder, who was great grandfather Giuseppe and where did he come from? Nana clearly remembered from her own childhood that Joe Gesmundo had been a strict man who dressed impeccably and grew an enormous garden of row upon row of tomatoes and other vegetables at their home in Haverhill, Massachusetts. He had strict rules for his family and she never crossed them because he demanded they be followed, or else… She also recalled how her dad found his first job in America. He approached a group of Italian construction workers and asked one of them, “How do I ask the boss for a job in English?” Instead of giving him the correct response, the worker told him English swear words. The boss, did not find any humor in the bad language, and asked my great grandfather, “Who told you to say such words?” Giuseppe pointed to the man, who was laughing. The boss turned to my great grandfather and said, “You need a job? Well now you have one--- his!” According to my Nana, her dad worked as a janitor at the local bank for many years. He also started the Italian Credit Union in Haverhill, an accomplishment in which Nana took great pride. Giuseppe Gesmundo, my great grandfather, suffered a fatal heart attack on his 71st birthday on April 18, 1958, in Haverhill. It was Nana’s dream to someday visit Italy and find her relatives. She would talk about it often, looking into the distance as if she somehow knew it would remain just a dream. Sadly, shortly after I turned 18, my best friend, my Nana, my rock, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, an aggressive cancer that attacks the bones, and she died on August 20, 1990, before she could go to Italy. We now live in an age of information, when it is almost too easy to find out anything about anyone. So a few years ago I began my search, to fulfill my Nana’s dream to find her family in Italy. I began my research on the website ancestory.com where I discovered bits and pieces about Giuseppe, but nothing concrete. Then one day in my search I found his World War I draft card. On his card he had written that he was from a town in Italy called Terlizzi. As I never knew what town he was from, only that he came from Bari province, it was an important part of the puzzle. A few years went by and life got in the way, and I drifted away from my heritage research. Then in 2014 I began listening to a podcast on health and fitness, ‘The Angriest Trainer’, with Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino. That is when everything changed. The podcast is hilariously entertaining, as well as informative. It was and still is an addictive show to listen to. Their down to earth approach reminded me a lot of myself as well as my Italian relatives. No coincidence, because Vinnie and Anna happen to be Italian. As I continued to listen to my new favorite podcast, I heard their ad for a 100% Italian extra virgin olive oil, called Villa Cappelli. As a longtime foodie, I decided to look up this olive oil and its history. After looking through their website, I couldn’t believe what I was reading. Their 100% Italian extra virgin olive oil was made in, of all places, Terlizzi, Italy! Not only could I buy delicious food from this company, but I discovered that they also rent their villa! Wow! As I stared at the screen and imagined going to the villa and finding my family, realistically I thought it would be impossible. I put my dreams aside, little knowing that my Nana from up above would intervene. August 25, 2014 was an oppressively hot day in my hometown of Topsfield, outside of Boston, Massachusetts. As I stepped outside, I noticed a beautiful pigeon sitting in my driveway. I thought that seemed strange but left my house to do some errands. When I came back the pigeon was waiting for me. I decided to feed the visitor some breadcrumbs and water, and he seemed most grateful. For three days my new friend jumped around my yard, sat on my roof and one time even sat at my front door peering in the side window as if to say, “Do you notice me?” After the pigeon left a not so friendly gift on the top of my husband’s car, we decided our visitor needed to be returned to his owner. He had a couple of identity bands around his ankle, but nothing that indicated his home. I decided to look up, via the internet, local racing pigeon clubs and found the contact information for a guy named Ron. After some exchange of correspondence, we agreed to meet and that I would hand over the bird. With great help and effort from my son, Thomas, we managed to get our new friend into a pet carrier, and we went to meet Ron and his wife at an agreed location. Ron and his wife were an older couple, and immediately we knew they were genuine folks. Ron explained that sometimes when racing, pigeons can get lost. He looked over our pigeon friend and determined he was only about four months old and quite thin. He was most grateful we called him because he actually thought he might know who owned the bird. The next day I received this email from Ron: “Hello Again Beth, I want to thank you for the trouble you and your son went thru to get this bird. I spoke to the owner and he wanted me to thank you also... If there were more people like you and your family, this world could be a better place for us all... I wish you nothing but good health and happiness in your Life...” After reading Ron’s touching email I decided to look up what it meant to have a pigeon come into your life. I grabbed a book off my shelf, Animal-Speak: The Spiritual & Magical Powers of Creatures Great & Small by Ted Andrews. He writes, “The Pigeon has a long history associated with the home and with fertility. The real name of Christopher Columbus was “Colombo”, which is the Italian word for “pigeon”…It is because of this that they are often symbols for a time or a need to return to the security of home. Pigeons can teach us how to find our way back when we are lost. They help us to remember and find the love of home and home life that we have either given up or lost…Have we forgotten our basic foundations, the heritage we have had passed on to us through home and family?” Speechless, I closed the book and thought about the villa in Terlizzi and made my decision. We were going. After exchanging some family emails, I found a relative in Michigan who had an address in Terlizzi, as one of my Nana’s brothers did visit family over 25 years ago. I quickly wrote a letter, explained who I was and my interest in meeting my lost relatives. I then emailed the villa, put down a deposit and announced to my parents, we were going to Terlizzi, to finish Nana’s dream to find her dad’s family. Three months went by and we heard nothing. Just when I was about to lose hope, a letter arrived. I was so excited I could hardly contain myself. I danced around my kitchen, and my kids finally demanded I open it. The letter was from my great-grandfather’s brother’s family. They wrote how happy they were to hear from us and that they would be very excited to meet us in July, 2015. As I sat in my kitchen holding the letter, I thought about all the events that led up to this moment - the World War I draftcard from ancestory.com, Vinnie Tortorich’s podcast, the Villa Cappelli 100% Italian extra virgin olive oil, and my beautiful pigeon “colombo” friend. In my heart, I know each event was carefully orchestrated by my Nana, in her quest to see her families unite, to finish one dream and start another. Never give up just because a loved one has died. I believe our love and dreams for each other live on. We only need to stop, and inhale the small wonders our loved ones leave us each day. Maybe it’s a shiny penny or a small feather, a familiar smile, or a scent that takes us back to a loved one. All of these are signs that their love for us lives on. Now, when I see a pigeon look at me just right, I take a moment and smile and remember, that my Nana will always love me. One last video, just for fun. Orso welcoming Thomas to the villa:
Villa Capplli! Steven Crutchfield grew up in Kenedy, Texas, a small town with a population of 3,763. Being a bit of nerd, I graduated the top of my class and moved to Austin, Texas to attend the University of Texas where my first class was bigger than my entire high school and my dorm was bigger than my entire hometown. Eventually, graduating with a degree in both English and Advertising, I headed to the even bigger city of New York to make a go of it as a copywriter. I worked at various agencies along the way, including Grey, Bozell, Gotham and McCann-Erickson. Eventually, I left the agency word and worked in the magazine word, most notably at Every Day with Rachael Ray, Family Handyman and Taste of Home. Oh, and somewhere along the way I met Paul and began this crazy adventure with him. Just like Paul, I left the corporate world in 2012 to focus on the Villa Cappelli brand. After years in the Italian travel, hospitality and food business, we are excited to share our learning and lives with you. Villa Cappelli Vroom Vroom in Kenedy Texas Steven and I chat about our shared small town childhoods, which are mostly a blur at this point. Villia Cappelli Veer to College Days We chat about the shock and awe of moving from a small town to a much bigger world at UT He tells a story of being totally overwhelmed during his college orientation. Villa Cappelli Vroom Vroom in College A story about how he was a biology major for about 15 minutes, but ended up living in the "science" dorm. Veer to New York Great story about a trip during college when he was a Junior with a bunch friends who were seniors. New York planted a seed... Vroom Vroom in New York Beating the street to get his first agency work Getting burnt out working long hours 12+ hour days Finally getting a job he loves...and losing it...and then there was that Villa in Italy Villa Cappelli Veer to Italy His boyfriend Paul bought a ruin of a villa in Italy When Steven lost his last job, they decided to make the Villa into their Brand. Vroom Vroom in Villa Cappelli Villa Cappelli is a place to stay, and products such as olive oil Steven comes full circle back to his small town roots Villa Cappelli Links The Pitch Season 1 Episodes 2 and 5 on iTunes Love what you eat - Villa Cappellia Web Site If you like this podcast please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review. iTunes Stitcher
Need to plan the perfect destination wedding or event in Italy? Then this episode is for you. We talk with event and wedding planner Jeannie Uyanik, who we recently worked with here at Villa Cappelli, all about what makes for a great Italian destination wedding. Topics we cover: Jeannie’s first take on the villa and the importance of communication when planning events How space plays a part in planning an event How we play concierge for guests Why you have to think about guests from arrival point to departure point when planning a destination wedding Why a local source is important when planning an event Why Jeanie feels like a foreigner without being a tourist in Puglia Why Puglia is like “story book” Italy How “untouched” Puglia is from Jeannie’s perspective and the special nature that provides destination weddings or any event The trends of destination weddings and why they are now focused on doing something totally different Why so it’s important to give back to the guests who are attending your destination wedding in Italy How important flowers are to a destination wedding How having multiple spaces can play an important part in planning your space for a destination wedding Why having muted colors is important for any event space Why you should always send someone to look at your destination space or go yourself And why spending that little bit of extra money to see the space, yourself or through a planner, is so worth it Why Jennie believes you shouldn’t have to sell your location to your guests How to prioritize your guest list Trends for destination weddings The cost of items in Puglia and what makes it such a great value for destination weddings Our tips for destination weddings in Italy Destination Weddings in Italy: Consider all factors when choosing your dream location While the location of your wedding determines not the mood (rustic, country, seaside), the ease required to pull it off is also very important. You want your guests to walk away from your wedding weekend saying, "That was so them!" but also have an easy time getting to and from your location, and you have an easy time getting there when planning. Destination Weddings in Italy: Don’t dismiss locations and look for a blank canvas Not all the locations you look at are going to spot on the first time you see them. Don’t dismiss a location because of perhaps a single flaw. You can do a lot to disguise something you don’t like or draw the eye away from it. It’s also important the location have muted colors or more of a blank canvas. That way, it’s very easy for you to bring your style and personality to the space. Destination Weddings in Italy: Start now! You need to tell friends and right away so they can begin planning. Don't be upset if some of your closest friends or relatives don't attend. Fees for travel, hotel, and car rental can really add up. They need lots of time, too. You’ll need to give four months’ notice—MINIMUM—to guests invited to a wedding away. Ten to twelve month befor e is much better so they can book tickets and make reservations before prices skyrocket. Destination Weddings in Italy: When to book Bookings should be made between 10 months to a year before the wedding date. It’s hard for a venue to give prices much before that time, as prices are likely to increase between your booking and the time of the event. But you can always try, as some venues might like to lock up some business ahead of time. As Italy is a popular destination, many venues and town halls can get booked up to 10 months before. So if you need those venues, make your booking is 10 months to a year in advance. Destination Weddings in Italy: Come in the off-season If you choose to marry during high tourist season, you'll want to reserve spaces and venues quickly and give guests time to make reservations. However, we recommend you choose the shoulder seasons of spring or fall to save yourself and your guests some money. Italy has amazing weather around that time and the off-season will mean fewer crowds and less hassle. Destination Weddings in Italy: Visit your location Try to take at least one trip to your location, and if you can swing it, two or three is ideal. On the first trip, scout and secure your key venues — ceremony and reception spaces, hotels for guests, a rehearsal dinner venue — and local suppliers such as caterers, florists and photographers. On another trip, you'll need to schedule "tastings" with your caterer, see sample bouquets from the florist, plan a hair and makeup session with a local salon and organize activities (tours, dinners, museums) for your guests. If you can’t make, be sure you communicate very clearly with the venues and vendors you’ll be using. And if you can’t make the trip yourself, you might thing of sending someone else. See the next tip. Destination Weddings in Italy: Use a planner If you're hosting a destination wedding, you will need to entrust at least part of the planning to someone else's capable hands. A wedding planner can shoulder the burden of researching and securing local vendors (especially valuable if said vendors speak English only as a second language), dealing with logistics, and handling any last-minute fires that may start in the weeks leading up to the wedding. Set aside about 10 to 15 percent of your total budget for a local planner. If you go with a planner from home, expect to cover his transportation costs for planning visits and the actual wedding. Destination Weddings in Italy: Tying the knot legally The legal side of tying the knot in Italy can be complicated. Here is some official info from the U.S. Embassy in Italy on what is required: http://italy.usembassy.gov/acs/marriage/general-marriage.html This would be a good area with which to have an agency or local wedding planner’s help. Destination Weddings in Italy: Relax, it’s Italy Remember, you are now on "Italian time" — things happen when they happen — so don't mistake a vendor's laid-back attitude for incompetence. Schedule regular check-ins and then trust your vendors to work their magic. But they do work at their own pace, which may seem slower to those from the home. Destination Weddings in Italy: Bring pros from home If something is extremely important to you, bring pros you trust from home to handle critical aspects such as the photography or hair and makeup. Actually, when it comes to photographers, we highly recommend this for Italian destination weddings. Italian wedding photography seems to be stuck in the 80s Sears portrait stage and can be pretty corny. Sorry Italian photographers! We’d love to be proved wrong, so send us your websites if you disagree! Destination Weddings in Italy: Take care of guests In addition to arranging group rates for flights and rooms, list information for getting to and from the nearest airport to your wedding locale, invite everyone to the rehearsal or welcome dinner and next-day brunch, and deliver welcome bags to their rooms, full of essentials for the trip, like suntan lotion, water, bug spray, maps, lists of local attractions You should also plan out a lot of activities for guests. They don’t have to join every one, but they took the time to come to your wedding, it’s time to give back and make their stay extra special and exciting. Also, figure out if anyone will need special help, from wheelchairs to cribs, and make sure they are taken care of. Think of your guests when choosing a location as well. Grandma might not be able to make around rocky terrain if your ceremony is outside. Or if there are a lot of kids, a location with a pool or other entertainment will probably be key. Destination Weddings in Italy: Make it special and different Try to get away from the stereotype of Italy and Italian locations. Italy has so much to offer and many couples are attracted to the well-known destinations such as Tuscany, Sorrento and Lake Garda. However, places like Puglia offer some absolutely spectacular scenery and are excellent values. You won’t have to compromise on the quality you’ll be discovering a completely untouched part of Italy.
We talk with director Scott Ellis and actor Scott Drummond, recent guests at the villa, all about their lives and how traveling in Italy has been, especially with two small children. Topics we cover: · Ellis’ experience with a naked Bradley Cooper in Elephant Man · What Italians call people with elephantiasis (it’s flattering) · Which craft Drummond prefers, stage or television · Why Paul can’t remember the lyrics of any Italian song, but why it doesn’t remember · Drummond’s experience on the new Tina Fey and Amy Poehler film Sisters · Why the Appian Way contributes to the phrase “all roads lead to Rome” · Why Scott & Scott fell in love with the place and might get married here (we hope) · What stars ratings mean when it comes to a hotel · Why Drummond feels Puglia is a more authentic Italy · What it’s like traveling in Italy with kids · What’s the advantage traveling with friends and families who also have kids · How fun it was to cook with the kids in the kitchen and the lessons the kids learned from that · How the parents approached the eating and meals in Italy telling them they need to try new things while here · Ellis’ amazing creation of Saint Silence day · Ellis’ experience with the Puglian food · Paul’s take on Slow Food · Why 90% of our meals are all about Paul’s shopping Tips for traveling with kids in Italy 1. Traveling with kids in Italy: food When traveling with kids in Italy, or any other foreign country, tell them ahead of time they must be open to trying new dishes. This will make it easier when visiting restaurants in Italy and finding food they will eat. Also prepare kids ahead of time and let them know they may taste food that is not the same as what they normally get home. For instance, you won't find spaghetti and meatballs in true Italian restaurants and there really is no such thing as thick crust pizza. However, in Italy you can always find a lot of food many kids will like. On that same note, pick restaurants where you want to eat not always what the kids want to eat. You'll be hard-pressed to find any restaurant that can’t at least make a pasta with a tomato sauce or pasta with cheese for those picky eaters. Also remember, stores close at 1PM and reopen from 4PM to 8PM. So expect long lunches starting at 1PM, and you probably won’t find many places open for dinner before 8PM. 2. Traveling with kids in Italy: language Italians always appreciate it if you try to use a little of their language. Have some fun with the kids and teach them some basic phrases like ciao for “hello,” grazie for “thank you” and prego for “you’re welcome.” The basics will help them show some manners when interacting with Italians, and it will be fun to immerse them a little bit in the culture. 3. Traveling with kids in Italy: entertainment Sometimes you just want a little downtime from all the tourist attractions. During this time, don't count on television providing any sort of entertainment for your kids while traveling in Italy. Television is all in Italian, even the American cartoons. Cards and board games, especially the mini travel kinds, can help fill this downtime for your kids. Be prepared to leave behind these games making room in your luggage for souvenirs you pick up along the way. If they are old enough, it might be fun for your kids to have a travel journal to document each day's activities. 4. Traveling with kids in Italy: car or train When traveling in Italy, you are sure to travel by car or train at some point to see different sites in the area. Remember to bring water, cups, and snacks in the car to satisfy hungry and thirsty kids. It's also fun to keep them entertained with all the new sites of the Italian countryside you'll be driving through. And always have in your back pocket some fun car games if they really need to be entertained. 5. Traveling with kids in Italy: traveling with friends and family One way to make traveling in Italy or anywhere else much easier on you is to travel with friends and family that have the kids around the same age as yours. The kids will immediately have playmates so they entertain each other and stay out of your hair. It makes the trip a lot more fun for your kids and a lot easier on you. For such trips, we recommend you rent the space just like the Villa Cappelli with lots of rooms for everybody and a pool to entertain the kids. It makes your trip much more relaxed and easier when you can all gather in common spaces, cook meals together, and have delicious dinners without having to worry about getting back to a hotel room. Look for these spaces on sites like Homeaway.com and Flipkey.com. 6. Traveling with kids in Italy: site seeing When it comes to seeing the sights in Italy, we recommend you pick exploration over museums. What we mean by this is that dragging a kid through museum will not be fun for you or them. But bringing history to life by taking them to ancient ruins, human cave dwellings, or coliseums. Doing something active while also enjoying the rich history of Italy will keep you both happy and immersed in the Italian culture. 7. Traveling with kids in Italy: eat lots of gelato Traveling with kids in Italy gives you the best excuse in the world to eat gelato at least once a day. Remember, gelato has less calories and fat than ice cream, and you won’t find more delicious gelato in a range of flavors anywhere else. So enjoy!
Paul and Steven give you an introduction to Living Villa Cappelli. A bit about their lives and what the show will cover, which includes Italian culture, food, history, travel and more. You’ll discover: • Where Paul was born and where he grew up (hint, his accent doesn’t give it away) • What Paul and Steven’s careers were before running a villa in Italy • Just how small Steven’s town was where he grew up • Where and what Villa Cappelli is • Why Paul’s family’s name in town translated to “The Suckers”
It’s all about the villa and Puglia, Italy. You’ll discover: • That Puglia has been called “The new Tuscany,” but why Paul feels is should be called “The old Tuscany” • The history of the area, more specifically the Bari area and Puglia • Why there are so many red heads in all the nearby towns • What unusual shape the cave under our garden is in — dating from 2000 B.C., no one is quite sure why it is in the shape it is • How old the tomb was we found about a 50 meters from the villa’s front door • The problem with digging in Ital. • Why we chose Puglia, Italy, to settle in Italy • The state of the villa when we found it • How 911 lead us to Puglia • What you can and cannot buy in Italy if you’re a resident • A bit about how the guild system works in Italy • What are blue cars and how many Italy has • What Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel and Helen Mirren have in common • What’s the deal with ethnic food in Italy
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