Cultivated By Caryn w.guest Leonardo Bagnoli, Sammontana Gelato Empoli, Italy.

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Allie Sale, Senior Manager of PR and Brand at Oishii, a pioneering vertical farming company renowned for its premium, pesticide-free strawberries. A seasoned professional in brand management and public relations, Allie has been instrumental in building the Oishii’s lifestyle identity through innovative collaborations as a means to introduce Oishii’s products to new audiences, blending taste, health, and innovation. Founded by Hiroki Koga, Oishii was started with the goal of introducing Japanese fruit culture to the US. This visionary farming company, with a passion for fruit, uses indoor vertical farming techniques to grow produce that is good for you, and the planet.For more information on our guest:Oishiioishii.comCaryn Antoniniwww.cultivatedbycaryn.com@carynantonini@cultivatedbycarynshow###Get great recipes from Caryn at https://carynantonini.com/recipes/

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Leonardo Bagnoli, President of Sammontana Holding, a 3rd generation, family run frozen dessert company located in Empoli, Italy. Founded in 1946, Sammontana began as a modest artisanal gelato parlor in the suburbs, and is a beautiful post war story of tradition, quality and innovation. With a history of over 70 years in the marketplace, today Sammontana is the leader in the Italian frozen-desserts sector and remains one of Italy’s most iconic brands. For more information on our guest:Sammontanasammontana.com | Caryn Antoniniwww.cultivatedbycaryn.com@carynantonini@cultivatedbycarynshow###Get great recipes from Caryn at https://carynantonini.com/recipes/

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini travels to the PEZ Candy Manufacturing Facility and Visitor Center in Orange, CT to speak with guest, Shawn Peterson, author, historian and Project Manager at PEZ Candy. Prior to working at PEZ, Shawn authored Collector’s Guides to PEZ and conceived of the idea of the PEZ Visitor’s Center, which features a collection of history, trivia and memorabilia related to one of the world’s most iconic candies. Shawn is also the author of PEZ From Austrian Invention to American Icon, a comprehensive history of the company which began in 1927. Pez Candy’s beautiful history began in Austria as a peppermint and made its way here to the U.S. after world war 2. It has become an American classic and a staple of childhood memories around the globe.For more information on our guest:www.pez.comCaryn Antoniniwww.cultivatedbycaryn.com@carynantonini@cultivatedbycarynshow###Get great recipes from Caryn at https://carynantonini.com/recipes/

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by John Meadow, founder and President of LDV, a stylish and refined hospitality group, dedicated to bringing the spirit of ‘La Dolce Vita’ through dynamic culinary and cocktail experiences. A graduate of the Cornell School of Hotel Management, John began his career at the Plaza Hotel’s Oak Room before making the move to forge his own path, going on to build an empire that spans multiple cities and countries and is known for such restaurants as the critically acclaimed Scarpetta, American Cut and Barlume. John is a visionary and the creative force at LDV. His latest exciting collaboration is with La Tazza D’Oro, an historic international culinary institution in Prato, Italy, known for its authentic, local traditions, which will make its U.S. debut this fall in Manhattan. For more information on our guest:Café in New York, NYlatazzadoro.usThe Good Lifeldvhospitality.comCaryn Antoniniwww.cultivatedbycaryn.com@carynantonini@cultivatedbycarynshow###Get great recipes from Caryn at https://carynantonini.com/recipes/

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Dr. Micaela Pallini, President and CEO of Pallini Company, a fifth generation, award-winning Limoncello and liqueur producer in Rome, Italy. The company was established in 1875 and remains one of Rome’s oldest and most important companies in the beverage industry - and today is the only remaining distillery in Rome. Micaela began her involvement with Pallini 25 years ago, eventually becoming Director and the Head of Production. She holds a Doctoral Degree in chemistry from Roma Tor Vergata University in Rome and utilized her background in chemistry to improve upon the existing family recipes. Pallini celebrates 150 years in operation this year and is the leading Limoncello brand in the U.S. marketplace and in the Duty Free segment. Micaela and the Pallini team are dedicated to preserving the family tradition.For more information on our guest:Home Pagelimoncellopallini.comCaryn Antoniniwww.cultivatedbycaryn.com@carynantonini@cultivatedbycarynshowGet great recipes from Caryn at https://carynantonini.com/recipes/

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Mark Simmonds, Founder of Broken Shed Vodka, a super premium quality vodka with award-winning, smooth taste and sustainable distillation practices, operating out of Wanaka, New Zealand. As a master blender with 30 years of experience in the beverage industry, Mark brings a wealth of knowledge and was been a pivotal force in the creation of Broken Shed vodka; He is one of three founders and currently responsible for production and quality control. For more information on our guest:Home | Clean, Crisp, Commended | Broken Shed Vodka | Broken Shed Vodkabrokenshed.comCaryn Antoniniwww.cultivatedbycaryn.com@carynantonini@cultivatedbycarynshow###Get great recipes from Caryn at https://carynantonini.com/recipes/

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Claudio Stefani Giusti, owner and CEO of Acetaia Giusti, the oldest balsamic vinegar producer in Modena, Italy. Before joining the family business, Claudio graduated in management engineering from the University of Bologna followed by an extensive consulting career where he traveled the globe working with important multinational companies. In 2005, Claudio brought his knowledge and expertise to Giusti assuming the role of CEO before becoming its owner in 2014. Today Claudio is a representative of the 17th generation of the Giusti family and under his transformative leadership and clear, strategic vision, he has grown Giusti into an internationally recognized brand. For more information on our guest:Balsamic Vinegar of Modena | Giusti 1605 US Storeus.giusti.comCaryn Antoniniwww.cultivatedbycaryn.com@carynantonini@cultivatedbycarynshow###Get great recipes from Caryn at https://carynantonini.com/recipes/

On this edition of the Cultivated By Caryn show, Host Caryn Antonini visits the Rowayton Farmer's Market in Rowayton Connecticut. Caryn speaks with vendors, farmers, and merchants who set up shop at this well attended event at Pinkney Park .Learn more at Rowayton Farmers' Market###Get great recipes from Caryn at https://carynantonini.com/recipes/

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Navah Frost, the creative force behind Frosted by Navah, a New York City based cake business, known for its stunning botanical buttercream cakes and cupcakes. A former classical pianist, Navah spent years captivating audiences with her artistry and precision on the piano. Today, as a self-taught baker, she brings that same passion, discipline, and creativity to the world of baking, where she has earned a devoted following for her inventive recipes and beautifully crafted, fanciful and intricately designed desserts. For more information on our guest:@frostedbynavahCaryn Antoniniwww.cultivatedbycaryn.com@carynantonini@cultivatedbycarynshow###Get great recipes from Caryn at https://carynantonini.com/recipes/

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Franz Mitterrutzner, a seasoned Italian food marketing executive and agribusiness leader, who is known for his advocacy for protecting and recognizing the uniqueness of regional food products through international geographical designations. Franz served as CEO of the Consortium for Speck Alto Adige, the quality consortium safeguarding South Tyrol’s signature speck, a PGI‐protected dry‑cured smoked ham. Franz led the consortium from 1997 to 2009, and during his tenure, yearly production increased from 700,000 hams to 2.5 million. Franz also created and organized the annual Speckfest in Bolzano and Val di Funes, one of the most important Italian food events, celebrating speck as a regional specialty - the festival garnered more than 80,000 guests. Today Franz is a consultant for international food marketing, his expertise in products with Protected Geographical Indications.For more information on our guest:Speck Alto Adige PGI – Original South Tyrolean Speck / Baconspeck.itlinkedin.com | Caryn Antoniniwww.cultivatedbycaryn.com@carynantonini@cultivatedbycarynshow###Get great recipes from Caryn at https://carynantonini.com/recipes/