Dream of Italy

With its mesmerizing landscapes, rich artistic treasures, deep ties to the past and warm people, it is no wonder that Americans Dream of Italy more than any other destination in the world. Join Italian travel expert Kathy McCabe, editor of the award-winning travel newsletter Dream of Italy, as she explores six diverse areas of Italy in six episodes. Meet Italy's colorful locals - chefs, artisans, historians - who are deeply connected to their land, carrying on and preserving the traditions of their ancestors. Dream of Italy is directed by Dakkan Abbe who created the public television series, Inside the Tuscan Hills.

Thu, May 23 10:00 A.M. Massimo Bottura: Slow Food, Fast Cars, Big Dreams     NH Create (11.4)

When we visited with 3-Michelin star Chef Massimo Bottura and his wife Lara Gilmore in Modena, a town in the "slow food, fast cars" region of Emilia Romagna, we had such fun we turned it into two very special episodes.

Thu, May 23 5:00 P.M. Massimo Bottura: Slow Food, Fast Cars, Big Dreams     NH Create (11.4)

When we visited with 3-Michelin star Chef Massimo Bottura and his wife Lara Gilmore in Modena, a town in the "slow food, fast cars" region of Emilia Romagna, we had such fun we turned it into two very special episodes.

Thu, May 23 11:00 P.M. Massimo Bottura: Slow Food, Fast Cars, Big Dreams     NH Create (11.4)

When we visited with 3-Michelin star Chef Massimo Bottura and his wife Lara Gilmore in Modena, a town in the "slow food, fast cars" region of Emilia Romagna, we had such fun we turned it into two very special episodes.

Thu, May 30 10:00 A.M. Massimo Bottura Part 2: Modena, Philanthropy and Opera     NH Create (11.4)

In part 2 of our visit with Chef Massimo Bottura in Modena, we explore the charming city and delve into the philanthropic side of Modena and the Botturas.

Thu, May 30 5:00 P.M. Massimo Bottura Part 2: Modena, Philanthropy and Opera     NH Create (11.4)

In part 2 of our visit with Chef Massimo Bottura in Modena, we explore the charming city and delve into the philanthropic side of Modena and the Botturas.

Thu, May 30 11:00 P.M. Massimo Bottura Part 2: Modena, Philanthropy and Opera     NH Create (11.4)

In part 2 of our visit with Chef Massimo Bottura in Modena, we explore the charming city and delve into the philanthropic side of Modena and the Botturas.

Thu, Jun 6 10:00 A.M. The Black Madonna with Marisa Tomei     NH Create (11.4)

Academy Award-winning actress Marisa Tomei and Black Madonna expert Alessandra Belloni join us for this unique episode in search of the revered and mysterious Madonna Nera in Campania, the region that both Marisa's and Kathy's families hail from.

Thu, Jun 6 5:00 P.M. The Black Madonna with Marisa Tomei     NH Create (11.4)

Academy Award-winning actress Marisa Tomei and Black Madonna expert Alessandra Belloni join us for this unique episode in search of the revered and mysterious Madonna Nera in Campania, the region that both Marisa's and Kathy's families hail from.

Thu, Jun 6 11:00 P.M. The Black Madonna with Marisa Tomei     NH Create (11.4)

Academy Award-winning actress Marisa Tomei and Black Madonna expert Alessandra Belloni join us for this unique episode in search of the revered and mysterious Madonna Nera in Campania, the region that both Marisa's and Kathy's families hail from.


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