Gia's Italian Kitchen's Podcast

Gia's Italian Kitchen

Have you noticed how families don't eat dinner together anymore?   Let's talk about cooking experiences to make memories and feed your family!  I will share thoughts and tips each week to bring traditions alive into your house!   I provide you grocery lists, recipes and cooking guides ahead of each class.  I specialize in Italian cooking, traditions and heritage....but love talking about everything food and family!

My grandmother from Northern Italy taught me the most scrumptious authentic recipes…and we are going to share them with you.

Check past video episodes out in our YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@giasitaliankitchen9079

Socials links are here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Learn more about us on our website & purchase a cooking experience:
https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

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Episode 2.64 - Is your kitchen safe?  Today I talked with Tom, Fire Chief in Oregon!
May 21 2024
Episode 2.64 - Is your kitchen safe? Today I talked with Tom, Fire Chief in Oregon!
Today I talked with Tom, Fire Chief in Oregon, about how to protect your family in the kitchen, as well as with Rebecca about their local efforts to support the firefighters on June 1.In the heart of our community, the Evans Valley Fire District 6 Auxiliary embodies the spirit of dedication and service, supporting the heroes who protect us every day. Our firefighters face the blaze head-on, safeguarding lives and homes with unwavering courage. Yet, their bravery alone isn't enough—they need our support to thrive.This year, we aim to light the fire of generosity within our community through our Annual Fundraiser Gala June 1, 2024.  With 250 local business owners, community stakeholders and members set to attend, it's not just an event; it's a beacon of hope, aiming to raise over $25,000 for vital equipment and training needs that extend beyond our budget's reach.Donate Now & learn more about Evans Valley:  https://www.evfire.org/ Learn more about Gia’s Italian Kitchen:  https://giasitaliankitchen.biz These additional resources give a wealth of information for kitchen safety guidelines and tips:1) Each year hundreds of fires are sparked in Oregon by cooking, many of which can be avoided with proper fire safety.https://www.oregon.gov/osfm/education/fire-safe/pages/cooking-safety.aspx2) Cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and home injuries. The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking.https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/home-fire-safety/cooking3) Teach community members to cook safely by giving them information about cooking fire risks and how to prevent cooking fires.https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/home-fires/prevent-fires/cooking/index.html#italiancooking  #foodblogger #foodie #foodlover #firesafety  #kitchensafety  #crab Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!
Episode 2.60 - La Quercia interview (short) - Prosciutto in Iowa!
Mar 28 2024
Episode 2.60 - La Quercia interview (short) - Prosciutto in Iowa!
Do you love prosciutto as much as I do?How about a delicious charcutterie platter for Easter brunch?La Quercia prosciutto is made right here in Iowa, with the quality and process as if you were in Italy!I visited with Dayton, their Strategic Account Manager, to hear all about how La Quercia makes their prosciutto....and I might have sampled a bit too!You can also watch the video here on my YouTube channel.Visit their website for more yummy information (www.laquercia.us). Are looking for a unique experience, to create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences?  You found it here!BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique experience that you will all absolutely love! Family across the country?  Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person?  I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.Learn more about us…all of our socials here:  https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen#italiancooking  #italianfood  #letsgetcooking #cookingclass #foodblogger #foodie #foodlover #food #localbusiness #yum #chef #recipes Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!
Episode 2.59 - La Quercia interview - Prosciutto in Iowa!
Mar 28 2024
Episode 2.59 - La Quercia interview - Prosciutto in Iowa!
Do you love prosciutto as much as I do?How about a delicious charcutterie platter for Easter brunch?La Quercia prosciutto is made right here in Iowa, with the quality and process as if you were in Italy!I visited with Dayton, their Strategic Account Manager, to hear all about how La Quercia makes their prosciutto....and I might have sampled a bit too!You can also watch the video here on my YouTube channel.Visit their website for more yummy information (www.laquercia.us) Are looking for a unique experience, to create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences?  You found it here!BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique experience that you will all absolutely love! Family across the country?  Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person?  I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.Learn more about us…all of our socials here:  https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen#italiancooking  #italianfood  #letsgetcooking #cookingclass #foodblogger #foodie #foodlover #food #localbusiness #yum #chef #recipes Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!
Episode 2.57 - Traveling to Italy - talking with Nona about 1979
Mar 14 2024
Episode 2.57 - Traveling to Italy - talking with Nona about 1979
Introducing a new series with Gia's Italian Kitchen.....wishing you were on vacation right now?  do you dream of traveling to Italy....or have plans of going to Italy and not sure where to go?    We will tell you about our experiences and itineraries to help guide you.   We start with this episode which contains memories of my mom, Nona, when she went to Italy decades ago with my dad, and her parents, Nonoini and Papaini (approx. 1979).    Rome, Florence, Positano, and Herculaneum.Are looking for a unique experience, to create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences?  You found it here!BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique experience that you will all absolutely love! Family across the country?  Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person?  I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.Learn more about us…all of our socials here:  https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchenFor more easy and delicious recipes, click here to check out our first cookbook...download the PDF from our website!#italiancooking  #italianfood  #letsgetcooking #cookingclass #foodblogger #foodie #foodlover #food #localbusiness #yum #chef #recipes Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!
Episode 2.56 - Interview with Emily Salmonson, Owner of the Greenhouse!
Feb 29 2024
Episode 2.56 - Interview with Emily Salmonson, Owner of the Greenhouse!
Are you looking for a unique place to grab a fabulous drink, in a soothing & inviting environment, where you can actually hear your friends talking?In my interview with Emily Salmonson, owner of the Greenhouse, we talk about her journey to start this new business, a lovely description of her bar/coffeehouse/hangout, and why this is the new hot spot in town!This beautiful bar is located in downtown Iowa City, just a few blocks off the University of Iowa, and just next to the Farmers Market.  If you are anywhere near Iowa City, we hope you will stop by and support this local, woman-owned business. Watch the interview here:  https://youtu.be/FQg4QbP2Kzk Learn more about The Greenhouse in Iowa City: https://www.thegreenhouseic.com/ Are looking for a unique experience, to create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences?  You found it here!BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique experience that you will all absolutely love!Family across the country?  Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person?  I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.Learn more about us…all of our socials here:  https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen#italiancooking  #italianfood  #letsgetcooking #cookingclass #foodblogger #foodie #foodlover #food #localbusiness #yum #chef #recipes Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!
Episode 2.55 - Tuscan Crostata with Roasted Tomatoes & Italian Olives
Feb 17 2024
Episode 2.55 - Tuscan Crostata with Roasted Tomatoes & Italian Olives
Episode 2.55 - Tuscan Crostata with Roasted Tomatoes & Italian OlivesUnleash your inner chef and elevate your cooking skills with our hands-on classes. Get ready to impress your friends and family with delicious homemade meals!• 1 can (28-oz.) whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes• Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)• Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepperFor the FULL RECIPE, click here!WATCH me make it here in our YouTube channel.Are looking for a unique experience, to create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences?  You found it here! BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique experience that you will all absolutely love! Family across the country?  Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person?  I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.Learn more about us…all of our socials here:  https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchenFor more easy and delicious recipes, click here to check out our first cookbook...download the PDF from our website!#italiancooking  #italianfood  #letsgetcooking #cookingclass #foodblogger #foodie #foodlover #food #localbusiness #yum #chef #recipes Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!
Episode 2.49 - Cooking Holiday Apps
Jan 2 2024
Episode 2.49 - Cooking Holiday Apps
We are making Baked Brie with Lemon Basil Pesto AND The Best Meat Meatballs Ever! Email for the grocery list kelley@giasitaliankitchen.bizIf you are looking for a special gift this holiday season, to create memories for friends & family, you found it here!  A private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, is the fun and unique gift that you will absolutely love!  Right now, take 10% off your purchase of a Private Group Class (or any product on my website).....use the promo code "holiday"..... https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/shop/ols/products   Get one for you and one for them!Family across the country?  Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me.Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person?  I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.Learn more about us at https://giasitaliankitchen.biz where we create memories for you and your friends & family through private dinner parties & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences.   Follow/Like/Comment our socials here:  https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen #italiancooking #italianfood #letsgetcooking #cookingclass #foodie #foodloverstv #foodphotography #giasitaliankitchen #familybusiness #womenownedbusiness #letsgetcookingwithgia #cookingwithgia #cookbooks #herbs #food #localbusinesses #yum #chef #Recipes #tastyfood #KitchenHack #cookingwithlove #freshingredients #dinner #dinnertime #cuisines #flavors #viralposts #viralvideo #trendingvideos #unitedstates #eventsiowa #eventsthingstodoincedarrapids #iacedarrapids #classescedarrapids #foodanddrinkclasses #CulinaryDelights #datenight #Iowa #cedarrapids #culinaryclass #kcrgtv #everydayiowa #giasitaliankitchen #tasty #kitchen #cook #fresh #dinner #dinnertime #cuisine #flavors #viralpost #viralvideo #trendingvideos #UnitedStates #EventsIowa #EventsThingstodoinCedarRapids #IACedarRapids #ClassesCedarRapids #FoodandDrinkclasses #CulinaryDelights #datenight #iowa #cedarrapids #culinaryclass  Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!
Episode 2.48 - Intro to my cooking holiday apps
Jan 2 2024
Episode 2.48 - Intro to my cooking holiday apps
We are making Baked Brie with Lemon Basil Pesto AND The Best Meat Meatballs Ever! Email for the grocery list kelley@giasitaliankitchen.bizIf you are looking for a special gift this holiday season, to create memories for friends & family, you found it here!  A private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, is the fun and unique gift that you will absolutely love!  Right now, take 10% off your purchase of a Private Group Class (or any product on my website).....use the promo code "holiday"..... https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/shop/ols/products   Get one for you and one for them!Family across the country?  Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me.Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person?  I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.Learn more about us at https://giasitaliankitchen.biz where we create memories for you and your friends & family through private dinner parties & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences.   Follow/Like/Comment our socials here:  https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen #italiancooking #italianfood #letsgetcooking #cookingclass #foodie #foodloverstv #foodphotography #giasitaliankitchen #familybusiness #womenownedbusiness #letsgetcookingwithgia #cookingwithgia #cookbooks #herbs #food #localbusinesses #yum #chef #Recipes #tastyfood #KitchenHack #cookingwithlove #freshingredients #dinner #dinnertime #cuisines #flavors #viralposts #viralvideo #trendingvideos #unitedstates #eventsiowa #eventsthingstodoincedarrapids #iacedarrapids #classescedarrapids #foodanddrinkclasses #CulinaryDelights #datenight #Iowa #cedarrapids #culinaryclass #kcrgtv #everydayiowa #giasitaliankitchen #tasty #kitchen #cook #fresh #dinner #dinnertime #cuisine #flavors #viralpost #viralvideo #trendingvideos #UnitedStates #EventsIowa #EventsThingstodoinCedarRapids #IACedarRapids #ClassesCedarRapids #FoodandDrinkclasses #CulinaryDelights #datenight #iowa #cedarrapids #culinaryclass  Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!
Episode 2.47 - Intro to Interview with Coach Beth!
Dec 14 2023
Episode 2.47 - Intro to Interview with Coach Beth!
Meet Coach Beth, a Health & Life Coach, a wife & mother, and a dear friend who is a total bad ass female entrepreneur.  She works with professional women experiencing perimenopause to go from feeling uncomfortable in their bodies to empowered and in control without focusing on weight loss.  You want to hear more, right!?!If you are unsure what a life coach is or if it’s something that you think might benefit you, LISTEN TO THIS.  Coach Beth can help you prioritize your own health & wellbeing, create sustainable changes, and help design YOUR BEST LIFE.  She is an ICF Certified Health/Life Coach, Intuitive Eating Counselor and Mental Fitness Coach who can transform your professional and personal life! Watch the full interview here:  https://youtu.be/MFx2KxNffMoIn this episode, Beth and I have an amazing conversation about coaching, her upcoming retreats, owning a business, and even meditation.What exactly is a Health & Life Coach?A quick mindful exercise you can do at home or work to help yourself in a situation of stressCoach Beth’s journey from an oncology nurse to life coachHow do you know if you need a Life Coach?What to expect in her upcoming retreats in early 2024 (Sun, Jan 28 and Sun, Feb 25) (https://coachbethic.com/hygge-retreats/)Learn more at www.coachbethic.com or find her on social mediaFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/coachbethic Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coachbethic/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-beth/ Learn more about us at https://giasitaliankitchen.biz where we create memories for you and your friends & family through private dinner parties & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences.   Follow/Like/Comment our socials here:  https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen #italiancooking #italianfood #letsgetcooking #cookingclass #foodie #foodlovers #foodphotography #giasitaliankitchen #familybusiness #womenownedbusiness #letsgetcookingwithgia #cookingwithgia  #cookbook #herbs #food #localbusiness #yum #chef #recipes #tasty #kitchen #cook #fresh #dinner #dinnertime #cuisine #flavors #viralpost #viralvideo #trendingvideos#EventsIowa #CulinaryDelights #culinaryclass #coachingbusiness, #mentalfitnesscoach #mentalfitness #healthcare #antidiet #lifebalance #healthateverysize #professionalcoach #womensempowermen Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!
Episode 2.46 - Have you ever met a LIFE COACH?   Join me for an interview in my “Girlfriends in Business” series.
Dec 5 2023
Episode 2.46 - Have you ever met a LIFE COACH? Join me for an interview in my “Girlfriends in Business” series.
Meet Coach Beth, a Health & Life Coach, a wife & mother, and a dear friend who is a total bad ass female entrepreneur.  She works with professional women experiencing perimenopause to go from feeling uncomfortable in their bodies to empowered and in control without focusing on weight loss.  You want to hear more, right!?!If you are unsure what a life coach is or if it’s something that you think might benefit you, LISTEN TO THIS.  Coach Beth can help you prioritize your own health & wellbeing, create sustainable changes, and help design YOUR BEST LIFE.  She is an ICF Certified Health/Life Coach, Intuitive Eating Counselor and Mental Fitness Coach who can transform your professional and personal life!  Watch the full interview here:  https://youtu.be/MFx2KxNffMoIn this episode, Beth and I have an amazing conversation about coaching, her upcoming retreats, owning a business, and even meditation.What exactly is a Health & Life Coach?A quick mindful exercise you can do at home or work to help yourself in a situation of stressCoach Beth’s journey from an oncology nurse to life coachHow do you know if you need a Life Coach?What to expect in her upcoming retreats in early 2024 (Sun, Jan 28 and Sun, Feb 25) (https://coachbethic.com/hygge-retreats/)Learn more at www.coachbethic.com or find her on social mediaFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/coachbethic Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coachbethic/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-beth/ Learn more about us at https://giasitaliankitchen.biz where we create memories for you and your friends & family through private dinner parties & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences.   Follow/Like/Comment our socials here:  https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen #italiancooking #italianfood #letsgetcooking #cookingclass #foodie #foodlovers #foodphotography #giasitaliankitchen #familybusiness #womenownedbusiness #letsgetcookingwithgia #cookingwithgia  #cookbook #herbs #food #localbusiness #yum #chef #recipes #tasty #kitchen #cook #fresh #dinner #dinnertime #cuisine #flavors #viralpost #viralvideo #trendingvideos#EventsIowa #CulinaryDelights #culinaryclass #coachingbusiness, #mentalfitnesscoach #mentalfitness #healthcare #antidiet #lifebalance #healthateverysize #professionalcoach #womensempowermen Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!