The region of Molise should make you Ambasciatori della regione. What a beautiful part of the world. I go to Termoli every year and I always get angry that is not known by tourists
Ciao Vincenzo, amo molto sia il tuo canale youtube che quello di Harper ed Eva. Son pienamente d'accordo con te, é un vero peccato che il Molise sia quasi totalmente snobbato dai turisti....basta vedere l'ultimo video caricato da Pasta Grammar per ricredersi. Complimenti a tutti voi, continuate così.
My mom is from Casacalenda, which is just 40 Mins from Termoli. My dad is also from campobasso. He’s closer to the isernia region that was on the map they showed. It’s called Agnone and they’re know for making church bells. Oldest company in the world. Dates back more than a 1000 years
Molise is a very old region that become a own region first time 1806 in the Kingdom of naples. Molise was before part of the region Capitanata and even more back from another old region of Terra di Lavoro. My father is from Circello Benevento. This villiage was before the risorgimento also part of molise togheter with Morcone, Santa Croce di Morcone, Castelpagano and Colle (today known as Colle Sannita) For us is Campania and even Benevento (the province) the region that not exists. We still feel as Molisani.
Se la prossima volta che venite da queste parti vi serve un aggancio, Fatemi pure un fischio! E a proposito: grazie! Il Molise ha bisogno di questa visibilità!
As an Italian, I know very well that every corner has a culinary specialty, but on the other hand we also understimate Molise a lot because it's very small and surrounded by big and famous regions (hence the joke about its existence). So this journey impressed me too, both geographically and gastronomically, especially with the last two specialties I never heard of, even if I'm from southern Lazio, which is very close to Molise. And I definetely want to try them now, because I can almost taste how delicious they are simply looking at them (another italian skill, I guess 😄). So this video promotes the region among italians too. Well done!
I've traveled a lot around the world and it always seems like the little-known areas have the best food. Even in the US, the best food are places tourists never heard of, even tourists in the US.
I know that what You Say un the intro is to make You watch the video but it's a lack of respect for a región that's full of Beauty..scenery and extraordinary customs..wonderful people...my Parents where born there ..i' ve been there My self ..Molise is just a natural wonder for the eyes and soul.
My wife & I went to Abruzzo & Molise for our honeymoon to see where her family was from. We were blown away by everything! The beautiful scenery in the mountains and down to the coast in Termoli, the people were so friendly and helpful, and of course the food was absolutely amazing everywhere we went! We also got pampanella in San Martino in Pensilis, a local showed us around and then had dinner with us at Da Nicolino in Termoli to show us how to eat all the different fish in the brodetto! It's definitely a region that deserves more attention, but selfishly, I liked being some of the only non-Italians everywhere we went!
That's not a "Roman bridge" though: it's the external archway of the cloister of one of the most ancient abbeys in Italy, San Vincenzo al Volturno, founded in 703 a.D.
This might just be my favorite of your videos. It reminds me of my visit to Aosta, Palm Sunday weekend 1974. I ate polenta 3 different ways, and dandelion greens, and even the air was delicious ;) Italy is the Garden of Eden.
Ohhhh thank you for bringing me back home for a few minutes. Please tell me you visited Miranda pr isernia. They have the best cheese and They have a truffle fest every year. We also have some fantastic wines. Molise esiste.....resiste!
My parents are from the province of Compabasso, two small villages, Jelsi and Compadepietro. My mom always made Cavalli by thumb. I must say My eyes teared up watching your video. Thank you, thank you thank you!!!
Located in Molise, Monteroduni is the town where my husband's Grandfather is from. We visited there and it was amazing! Love watching your channel! Thank you for sharing.
Eva and Harper God bless you. You have made me so happy with this episode on Molise. I was born in Castropignano, Campobasso and I feel so grateful because Molise is often overlooked yet has so much to offer. I'm happy you enjoyed your trip there.
A huge smile broke out over my face as soon as the video started. They barely scratched the surface of what Molise has to offer. Both My parents are from a small town near Isernia. Across the valley from the Santuario Della Madonna. Thank-you from the bottom of my heart and I hope Eva and 'Arprerr Will return. Ciao from Perth, Australia.
At minute 6:40 seconds it is not a Roman bridge but a Portico of the the San Vingenzo basilica behind. The portico is in ruin all you have are the arches at the entrance. In fact they are called "Portico dei pellegrini." Pilgrims Portico, those arches will not support any traffic and pillars any currents.
You're bringing back so many beautiful memories! In 2019 a friend and I did a tour of Molise (based out of the same hotel in Campobasso) and it was magical and amazing. It was also funny because everywhere we went, people asked us if we were visiting family. We weren't, and this puzzled them. They always asked, "Why are you here?" Uh... because it's gorgeous and fascinating?
My family is from Campobosso! I was there in 1973 and slept in the bed that my father was born in. The cousins still traveled down to the river to do laundry there. Thank you for showing it how it is today! And yes, we do tend to drop the last syllable. It was always "cavatell" when I was growing up.
Il Molise esiste e se magna benissimo! 😁 Eva tesoro bello, Harper ha ragione. Molti stranieri sono affascinati dal territorio Italiano col mix Archeologia-Storia/cibo e vino; a volte abbiamo tante cose che neanche le curiamo bene, o non facciamo pagare biglietti. All'estero valorizzano pure due pietre che si ritrovano, e paghi per tutto. Questo in Italia e' una grossa pecca, si potrebbero valorizzare tante zone depresse, specie al Sud. Ciao belli, buon appetito! 🍷
Mi posso sbagliare ma direi che in Italia si deve pagare più spesso per vedere dei luoghi o "cose" di interesse pubblico in media che nei altri paesi europei
I was born and raised in Napoli, but I consider Molise an ancestral home as my father was born in a small village (Monteroduni) near Isernia, Molise. Molise was part of the region of Abbruzzo until 1963, when the region was split and the Molise part was separated. So yeah, Molise did not exist before 1963 :) . Molise has everything, as you found out. High Mountains and beaches. Seafood and Cheese. And some kickass wine, if you look into it.
My heritage is Venafro, Molise, Iserna, Italia. I am getting my Italian citizenship from this. My grandparents were born there, I've been there and it is real. I remember telling you. And the cheese is in fact the best. Now you know why I love cheese from when I was a child. When my passport comes through, I'm moving there. There is a wonderful archaeology museum, a WW2 museum and a castle as well as Roman theater. Small, but charming, it's worth a visit if you are still in the area. Stay at the Dimora del Prete villa. I know you will like it. Dorothy, the caretaker has hundreds of old photos of the people of the town from 19th and early 20th century to see.
Ava i was blown away with this episode in Molise. My father in-law's mother and father immigrated to the US from (Campobasso and Roccamandalfi - both in Molise) He is 91 yrs old and I have been on a quest to re-create all of his mother's dishes from that region but have not had much success. Yes I know about cavatelli. caciocavalo and pampanella but not much more of the local pasta dishes, ragus, or overall sauces from that region. If you have some suggestions or resipes I would greatly appreciate it. Steve
Carissimi!!! Complimenti! I loved, loved, loved your program on Molise! It is the BEST you have ever done. I have wanted to go to Molise for years and years! When I suggest to Italian friends that I believe that I would like to live in Molise, they retort with, “Why? There is nothing there!” Thus, they ask me the question and supply the perfect answer. For me, Molise is about the romance of a place that is unspoiled by tourism and the native people doing what people in Italy have done for years and continue to use those antique traditions that survive unspoiled. Every time the train stops at the stazione in Termoli, as I head to Lecce or I return home to Ravenna, I say to myself, “It is now or never! Get off this train and do it!” But I am on a schedule and there is never time to stop. There is a romance in my head regarding Molise, and I was so pleased to see you both create my dream! Your trip demonstrates that while Roma, Venezia, and Firenze have beautiful histories, they are a Paradise for tourists. As you show, the real Italy is in the isolated isles of the countryside that require a car to luxuriate in your discovery. A Brodetto is that marvelous fish soup with a cousin called Bouillabisse by the French. It was the very first meal I ate after arriving in Italy the very first time - in Porto Recanti. I made it there after a long, slow ride on an olive green, pre-war train known then as a “locale” from Milano. The Brodetto was best when I tasted it that first time as a virgin and it set the standard. Every town along the Adriatic coast has their version of Brodetto - differing in various ways. Brodetto in restaurants vary as much as those from home to home. I found that those with a light broth that was rich in flavor appealed the most to me. Most coastal towns in other areas of Italy have their version of a Brodetto - but it is called something else. In Genoa it is called a Burrida, in some places it is called Zuppa di Pesce, and in others a Cacciucco and the names vary as do the fish included. My own preference prepared at home uses Crostacei and bivalves instead of fish. There is always the mystery of Cioppino - was it an Italian fish stew brought from the old country and made famous by Italians in San Francisco using local ingredients, or did it originate in San Francisco? The mystery of its origins deepens and differs every time the legend is told. I know of nothing better in Italy than a fish stew, unless it is maialino - grilled ribs of young piglets that have been salted, peppered, and charred over flames - as if it were vitello. Thank you, for you presentation that not only inspires the young and the curious, but also stimulates those of us to make the adventure that we have dreamt of for years. It was wonderful to learn that Molise is what I always thought it would be, but has been made a victim by the ignorant - proof that you cannot believe everything you are told. It was wonderful to find that it is someplace instead of nowhere… The unknown possibilities excite me…
For me, Molise use to be like Connecticut. It was a place I was forced to drive through on my way to better places. Then, one day, I stopped and, like you guys, had an amazing meal and met some really cool people. Now, I see it for the beautiful region it is.
Did you go to Sanremo? My Calabrian friend was married to a guy whose parents were from Sanremo. She & her MIL could never converse, they didn't understand each other. I went to visit one time & realized that her MIL's Italian sounded like Spanish. Both my friend & I spoke Spanish so I told my friend to speak to her MIL in Spanish & wah-lah, they could finally speak to each other. Her husband was dumbfounded when he came home because instead of yelling at each other, they were laughing & enjoying each others company.
I was born in Molise and emigrated to the US with my parents when I was 5. If you want to see a secluded but pretty little village go to Roccamandolfi. It has mountains, and old castle and great traditional food.
My maternal grandmother came to the U.S. from Gildone, a little village a few kilometers outside Campobasso. She gave our family the tradition of making cavatelli, but made with ricotta as well as water and flour (making it softer and richer, almost like gnocchi). Nana always "carved" the cavatelli with her thumb, as Caterina did. Some of us would use the side of a fork, and my parents have a hand-cranked machine that makes the cavatelli. Good to see others learning the wonders of Molise!
3:47. This is proof that we Italians ourselves are constantly discovering new things in our Italy. If one thinks he knows everything, he is completely wrong ! :)
I love that Italy is the same yet different. Every city, every region has its own flavor. I also love how they take advantage of the native resources. You know you're eating fresh foods & they are always made with love.
Eva made a recipe a while back using caciocavallo (supa cuata), and I went everywhere to find that cheese. No one had it, so I never made the recipe. I have subsequently found the caciocavallo online, so I will go back and find the recipe. You guys inspire me to make new recipes and connect with my (beautiful Barese) Italian roots! Grazie! 😍
The suppa cuata is a typical sardinian recipe, from the North of island. We use a fresh cheese but we don't call caciocavallo. It's known as provola or casizolu or formagella. You can find all the Sardinian cheese in a dedicated websites. Enjoy your recipe!
My grandparents on my mother's side are from Molise. They come from a small village called Castellino Del Biferno in the province of Campobasso. My Nonna used to always make home made cavatelli, it's my favourite pasta.
Thank you for the presentation of my lovely region, which my family itself had to leave for Germany. We are a region of emigrants, there are more molisani outside molise than in molise itself. especially in Montreal, Cleveland, Buenos Aires, Bedford (England) etc..Typical products from molise: torcinelli towards the coast, caciocavallo, scamorza, pizza con i cicoli, cedoni (baked at easter), scalpelle fritte (at christmas). caragnoli , P.s. we in Molise (also Abruzzo) also eat spaghetti with meatballs, but the meatballs are smaller. so it is not true that there is no such thing in italy, than (past' e fasciul) pasta with beeches, spaghetti alla chitarra, many fish dishes are to find in termoli (U’ bredette). And my nonna made in summer for the winter salciccia dolce e forte, sopressata and different vegetables sott'olio. It tasted so good, she always left some for us to take with us to Germany. And the winters can be very hard there, when i lived in molise (child) the winter of 1978, (i only went to germany in 1979), we couldn't get out of the house over 6 feet of snow lay outside.
Thank you for the shoutout! My Nonno is Molisano and most of the family is now in Montreal. We’ve always made homemade cavatelli and caciocavallo and its one of the best childhood memories. I’ve never been to Italy but I would love to visit Boiano one day!
Ava and Harper...Molise certainly does exist!! My mother is from Campobasso. And she was an amazing cook and baker, she made many dishes which were of Moilisana traditional cuisine . My grandfather came from Montereduni. You don't get more Molise than this. I continue to make many of the dishes my mom and her family made. I'm so happy you went there. You just scratched the surface of that magical land. Love you both ! Ciao.
I am not from Molise, Eva, but this video is amazing! Coming from Puglia, everytime I pass through this region, I always wondered what they have to offer and you showed that Molise has nothing less than the other regions! I hope more people can see your video and visit this part of our country that so far is less popular and touristic. Thanks to both of you!
There is nothing better than to see both Ava and Harper almost speechless whilst enjoying fresh cheese. Add that to their enjoying the Fresh Pasta, Pork and Pasta/Fish Broth Dishes....amazing trip to a region that doesnt exist 💙
Australian here. I knew about Molise and Campobasso because that's where La Molisana pasta comes from. It used to be hard to find in Oz, but now one of our major supermarket chains is stocking their range of products.
Wow. This is what I want to see from a travel show. Places and food that I’ve never heard of but could only dream about. This episode was absolutely magical.
Omg everything looked so delicious. Never knew Italy was so diverse, with climate, food & cheese. I really shouldn't be surprised though. Blessings to you both and your families. 😊🇺🇲
Many abroad, thinking of Italy, often think as if it were a "small city". Italy, on the other hand (with its various regions), as regards all things, is always a new discovery……even for us Italians ourselves. :)
Italy is extremely diverse. You drive with your car from one spot to another that is only 30 kilometers further and you get to see and eat things that are completely different to those from the place where you started from. There are a so many different climate zones, architectural and artistical styles in general and thousands of thousands of culinary products (Talking only about cheese: there are over 2,500 traditional varieties of cheese all over the country) and dishes you've never even thought they could exist. I love it! When I was a kid we went to Italy every year. Greetings from Vienna, Austria!
@Clemens Kindermann So it is ! Our Italy is never boring ! :) Both with all its positive things and also sometimes with some negative thing. It is always a surprise in all things. When someone abroad, speaking of Italy, says….Italy: "Pizza and Spaghetti", evidently that person has never known Italy and does not really know what Italy is. PS: Man sieht, dass Sie unser Italien gut kennen. 😊
@@tubekulose Tja…so ist es. Grazie ! Una buona serata anche a Lei ! 😊 PS: Quindi… oltre a conoscere l’Italia, conosce ovviamente anche l’italiano. Mi fa piacere ! 😉
that cheese looked amazing and that brodetto looked like to die for ..Molise once part of Abruzzo is well known in Canada ..i have so many friends from Campobasso ..loved this VID .show the WORLD what Italy really looks like off the broken path ...beautiful
My family was from Campobasso also. Molise wasn't part of Abruzzo. The 2 were the same region, "Abruzzi e Molise." The 2 separated into 2 separate regions, in the 1960's.
The two of you are a recent discovery for me! Let me tell you this, I can't get enough of you! Your informative, charming and funny! Thanks! I'll be watching, from Rhode Island!
My maternal grandparents were from Campobasso. That city got borrowed from Abruzzi by Molise so that Molise might have a city. And I imagine the history of Molise’s shifting borders might have something to do with the “doesn’t exist” joke. I was there once with my parents in 1986 or 87 so that my mother could do her ROOTS tour. I think I was more interested than she was. Probably though, it was the first spot on our tour of Italy where my mother’s “Italian” was more or less understood. Campobasso is full of Arbereshe people. Thank you for also doing an episode explaining a little of their history. I assume most people from Campobasso are at least a bit ALBANIAN.
Love this one. Molise is great. Not only for the food, but also for hiking and enjoying the nature in general. Next time you are there, try to get tickets for la transiberiana d'italia. It's an historic railway going from Sulmona to the hearth of Molise. They also sell tickets from Rome, with a connection train. A very unique experience.
We used to buy Molisana by the case load from Lombardo's (Dunstable UK) to feed 5+ of us daily. It's great because it doesn't 'scuoce' too much i.e. doesn't go flabby even after some time after cooking. Folks are from near Salerno (Campania).
@Leander Herman because apart from La Molisana pasta (which actually isn’t a Historycal brand, it is well known only from a decade or so) it is a tiny region with few population, no major or well known city, no important Historycal events occurred there, it hasn’t a memorabile geografic shape (like Apulia is the heel of the boot), etc. If you ask a common italian (especiallly from the North) where exactly is Molise, we tend to confuse it with other small regions and we aren’t sure of its correct geografic location. So it’s a kind of joke saying “but are we sure that Molise actually exists?”
Hi Eva and Harper, Thanks for taking us off the beaten path to Molise! All I can say after watching your videos is that I wish I were Italian. I love Italy!
For those who want to see more about Molise I'd recommend the movie "My Country" made in 2017. In fact, one of the tag lines is "Molise esiste!". I'm a watered down descendent (4th generation) from Venafro.
Molise food reminds me of Spanish. The broken spaghetti reminds me of Fideua, and the Pork in Sweet Pepper reminds me of Chorizo, and the sweet pepper powder reminds me of Pimentón Dulce from Spain.
I loved this look at Molise, since the question was asked! They are so lucky to have each other to explore these gorgeous places! It is just a constant delight to see them both gallivanting around, uncovering little gems. It makes me smile how Harper always plays up his haplessness😏 as a foil to Eva's confidence😎 Yet she always does everything with love, including guiding Harper around, and has the most marvellous sprezzatura😏😏😏❤ Whether it's cooking, driving (even when pretend-slightly-lost!), chatting to the locals, food producers, restaurateurs or old friends and fixers - or "chancing upon" 2000 year old relics, everything is done with a gracious modesty which JUST about conceals the immense (and very much justified) pride in her native land🤭😌😄 Always cheers me up and have something else to be grateful for. I hope the series goes from strength to strength🙂
It's a common joke you can basically hear anywhere in Italy that Molise doesn't exist It's so evenly distributed that I'm quite unsure of the origin of the joke
Everyone is right, this is one of your very best videos ever. The cheese, the Roman bridge but omg when they served you the brodetto, omg! Glad you’re having so much fun ♥️
Wow! This is an amazing video! In my 54 years I’ve never had a desire to leave the US - there’s so much to see and do here! - but this … I want to visit Molise and see! And eat! I know. Hyperbole much. But I’m serious. This was fantastic.
@@tubekulose I’ve never wanted to. The US is a large country and I’ve spent a lot of time exploring our states. Now I have malignant cancer and can’t travel.
I love Eva's reaction to the Caciacavalo cheese. One should cry over something that is so beautiful... Taste is a sensation no less than our eyes and ears. Beautiful art can be cheese!
This is where my grandparents are from. My Gran called the slow cooked pork "pepper pork". Bordetto is a family favorite. Gran called it "crab spaghetti". Living in the maritime Pac NW of the US, we have great seafood.
I'd assume Italy not putting up signs to all sorts of Roman and other ancient remains is not just that there are so many, but also that the best way to preserve them is to focus the tourist traffic on museums and such where things are easier to protect from vandalism and "oh, I'll take this stone along as a souvenir."
I'd imagine vandalism and theft are more likely to come from the local population than from tourists. It's well documented that that's how many ancient buildings become ruins in the first place.
@@cisium1184 Sort of, but that's really because people needed the same materials to build new things and in times where people made far fewer efforts to preserve history, it wasn't considered to be damaging at all. Many many old towns in Europe will have stones in them from disused castles, fortifications etc.
The only bad thing is if you happen upon one of these ancient remains, you have no history (when it was built, who built it, & the reason for its building). I wonder if Eva & Harper went into the church & asked about the little bridge.
I think that IFTV put Molise on the map a year ago when they were covering Campobasso’s promotion from Serie D to Serie C. With all of the coverage you never got a feel for the region. After watching this I now have more of an appreciation beyond Calcio. Thanks for that!
My grandparents are from Baranello and Vinchiaturo, Campobasso, Molise. Thank you for showing this to me. I'd love if you could go to Baranello and Vinchiaturro some time. The DiScenzas were sheep farmers in Baranello and the Barattas were merchants / grocers in Vinchiaturro.
Good morning from the US! I love the picture of the wrap of your tour group with your family this year on Facebook. We hope to join you next year. Travel safe, and continue to find the hidden gems of Italy!!
Now I know where cioppino came from... aut the Italian who settled in San Francisco skipped the pasta part. Amazing... I'll have to look him up again and see if it says where he is from. I've been making Cioppino since 1974 when I found the story and recipe in Redondo Beach California.
Hey guys, this is totally unrelated but I wanted to suggest you a topic for a future video 😊 What about a small selection of recipes that will show the world how cooking from scratch doesn't necessarily mean spending £50 on one serving and being in the kitchen for 2h? I know that most of the short recipes you've been uploading lately are already something like that, but a video showing a bunch of them would maybe be more spot on. Like "how Italians cook: from scratch, healthy, quickly" 😂 and you could also show the price for serving (in the US of course). I was reading a thread of comments about US food and the fact that cooking from scratch is sometimes more expensive than buying ready to eat frozen crap. L'ho scritto in inglese sperando di farmi capire meglio 😂 in ogni caso, grazie per questo video sul Molise 💙 istruttivi anche per me che sono italiana nata e cresciuta
thank you so much for posting this, my family is from molise and you really taught me a lot which means so much to me. I love that you went to campobasso because my nonno is from there and I haven't been able to find a lot of content online. Grazie mille.
It was so funny in the beginning. Eva and Harper talking about Molise, and I have never heard of it (and I've been to Italy a dozen times). And then Eva talking on the phone and says "molisane", and then someting clicks or sounds familiar. After a couple of seconds I realize that my favourite pasta brand is called La Molisana, and actually is from Molise!
I'm sitting here eating a plate of aglio e olio while watching this video. Of course, I put some chopped ham in it. Hey, even a good Italian does not live on pasta alone. 😋 I knew of Molise. I watch a lot of videos showing houses all over Italy, including Molise. It's between Abruzzo and Apulia on the Adriatic. I'd love to live in Termoli. Ciao
From snow capped mountains to warm sea breezes in a couple days. Wow! Now I know for sure where in Italy I want to visit: Molise! Thanks for the travelogue. Ciao! 🤙🇮🇹
If you took a long tour around all of Italy from the north to the south, I think many of us followers would just love it. There were a Swedish televisionmaker who did that in the 1970:s. There is an endless amount of episodes. Maybe many others did that but anyway. That would be nice. Last night I saw your exploring US or Eva trying out a lot of American food - love it. That is actually what I saw until my eyes dropped.
Anche se vi siete persi Venafro il mio paese natale ammetto con affetto che questo è il video sul Molise più bello e simpatico che ho visto fino ad ora. Bravissimi!
A little late, but just wanted to say that my mom loves watching your videos and was so happy when you posted a video about the region she grew up in! She's from a small town in the Campobasso province. This was also a good reminder for me to continue my search for a caciocavallo that doesn't cost $50 to ship to SoCal...
I thought that it might be an acquedotto too, but it might also be the arch remnants of a portico as often seen outside buildings in Torino or Bologna. The supports seem fragile though… I would expect an acquedotto to be wider… Perhaps it is what is left of a missing dormitorio…
@@riccardodemedici7116 Good point. Its hard to tell from the video. It sure does seem narrow and delicate for a stone structure hence why I thought acquaduct. I think you'd have to look at the surrounding architecture to really determine whats going on.
@TheTubecrap Yes, it seems too delicate to be much of anything that stood alone. It seems to be a part of something. There is no telling how long it has stood as is. There is a lot of supporting information needed. However, ruins fascinate and exercise the mind!
Ate a hearty snack before starting this video and it still made me hungry - Made me smile seeing her discover new cheeses, knowing from previous episodes how much she loves cheese (me too)
I play a Worgen marine that's a marine trooper and a warewolf. The RPG game has their home city distroyed and the whole population exiled from GILNEAS to another land and then their place of refuge distroyed a second Time. Yesterday I went back to the lost city of Gilneans and took a whole album of pictures there. That moved me to tears. Now this beautiful food and reaction brought tears of joy to my eyes. Thank you!
Love watching you two travel through Italy, I miss traveling all over Europe. I was stationed in Germany, but every weekend and holidays would travel. The food, the people, the views and history was so amazing.
Loved this video, and being taken to 'real' Italy. I'm overdue a visit to Italy (from the UK), so note your travels and experiences so I can visit too. Great job guys.
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The region of Molise should make you Ambasciatori della regione. What a beautiful part of the world. I go to Termoli every year and I always get angry that is not known by tourists
Vince', tu sei Abruzzese? Cos'e' successo all'Abbruzo e Molise? Love your videos.
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Ciao Vincenzo, amo molto sia il tuo canale youtube che quello di Harper ed Eva. Son pienamente d'accordo con te, é un vero peccato che il Molise sia quasi totalmente snobbato dai turisti....basta vedere l'ultimo video caricato da Pasta Grammar per ricredersi. Complimenti a tutti voi, continuate così.
Shhhhhh! Don’t yell it! Tourists will come and what you now know and love will be ruined and no more…
The old town of Termoli is beautiful
My mom is from
Casacalenda, which is just 40
Mins from Termoli. My dad is also from campobasso. He’s closer to the isernia region that was on the map they showed. It’s called Agnone and they’re know for making church bells. Oldest company in the world. Dates back more than a 1000 years
Molise is a very old region that become a own region first time 1806 in the Kingdom of naples. Molise was before part of the region Capitanata and even more back from another old region of Terra di Lavoro. My father is from Circello Benevento. This villiage was before the risorgimento also part of molise togheter with Morcone, Santa Croce di Morcone, Castelpagano and Colle (today known as Colle Sannita) For us is Campania and even Benevento (the province) the region that not exists. We still feel as Molisani.
Se la prossima volta che venite da queste parti vi serve un aggancio, Fatemi pure un fischio! E a proposito: grazie! Il Molise ha bisogno di questa visibilità!
Si, infatti mi hanno fatto venire voglia di andarci solo per provare il cibo molisano che sembra buonissimo
oh gli stavo per scrivere che in molise ci sono anche synergo e redez ma mi hai anticipato XD
Grande synergo crossover 🙌🏻
Grande
la PAMPANELLA!!
As an Italian, I know very well that every corner has a culinary specialty, but on the other hand we also understimate Molise a lot because it's very small and surrounded by big and famous regions (hence the joke about its existence). So this journey impressed me too, both geographically and gastronomically, especially with the last two specialties I never heard of, even if I'm from southern Lazio, which is very close to Molise. And I definetely want to try them now, because I can almost taste how delicious they are simply looking at them (another italian skill, I guess 😄). So this video promotes the region among italians too. Well done!
I've traveled a lot around the world and it always seems like the little-known areas have the best food. Even in the US, the best food are places tourists never heard of, even tourists in the US.
Well said Claudio.
I know that what You Say un the intro is to make You watch the video but it's a lack of respect for a región that's full of Beauty..scenery and extraordinary customs..wonderful people...my Parents where born there ..i' ve been there My self ..Molise is just a natural wonder for the eyes and soul.
My wife & I went to Abruzzo & Molise for our honeymoon to see where her family was from. We were blown away by everything! The beautiful scenery in the mountains and down to the coast in Termoli, the people were so friendly and helpful, and of course the food was absolutely amazing everywhere we went! We also got pampanella in San Martino in Pensilis, a local showed us around and then had dinner with us at Da Nicolino in Termoli to show us how to eat all the different fish in the brodetto! It's definitely a region that deserves more attention, but selfishly, I liked being some of the only non-Italians everywhere we went!
That's not a "Roman bridge" though: it's the external archway of the cloister of one of the most ancient abbeys in Italy, San Vincenzo al Volturno, founded in 703 a.D.
Ok,we've learned something.
I wondered about that. Why would there be a bridge with no stream?
This might just be my favorite of your videos. It reminds me of my visit to Aosta, Palm Sunday weekend 1974. I ate polenta 3 different ways, and dandelion greens, and even the air was delicious ;) Italy is the Garden of Eden.
P.S. What I wouldn’t give for those cheeses, that pasta, the awesome brodeto! I don’t like wine, but could Italy convert me? Truffles, otoh …
Ohhhh thank you for bringing me back home for a few minutes. Please tell me you visited Miranda pr isernia. They have the best cheese and They have a truffle fest every year. We also have some fantastic wines. Molise esiste.....resiste!
My parents are from the province of Compabasso, two small villages, Jelsi and Compadepietro. My mom always made Cavalli by thumb. I must say My eyes teared up watching your video. Thank you, thank you thank you!!!
Located in Molise, Monteroduni is the town where my husband's Grandfather is from. We visited there and it was amazing! Love watching your channel! Thank you for sharing.
Eva and Harper God bless you. You have made me so happy with this episode on Molise. I was born in Castropignano, Campobasso and I feel so grateful because Molise is often overlooked yet has so much to offer. I'm happy you enjoyed your trip there.
A huge smile broke out over my face as soon as the video started. They barely scratched the surface of what Molise has to offer. Both My parents are from a small town near Isernia. Across the valley from the Santuario Della Madonna. Thank-you from the bottom of my heart and I hope Eva and 'Arprerr Will return. Ciao from Perth, Australia.
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Non mi risulta che sia sotto valutato
Moltissimi Pugliesi (ma veramente tanti) hanno casa a termoli, Campomarino e vasto San Salvo
At minute 6:40 seconds it is not a Roman bridge but a Portico of the the San Vingenzo basilica behind. The portico is in ruin all you have are the arches at the entrance. In fact they are called "Portico dei pellegrini." Pilgrims Portico, those arches will not support any traffic and pillars any currents.
You're bringing back so many beautiful memories! In 2019 a friend and I did a tour of Molise (based out of the same hotel in Campobasso) and it was magical and amazing. It was also funny because everywhere we went, people asked us if we were visiting family. We weren't, and this puzzled them. They always asked, "Why are you here?" Uh... because it's gorgeous and fascinating?
It’s happened same to us, when in 2017 were in puglia…Monopoli..now is more known
lol I had the same experience in a small town in Bayern when I was in Germany.
My family is from Campobosso! I was there in 1973 and slept in the bed that my father was born in. The cousins still traveled down to the river to do laundry there. Thank you for showing it how it is today! And yes, we do tend to drop the last syllable. It was always "cavatell" when I was growing up.
My family was from Campobasso also.
Il Molise esiste e se magna benissimo! 😁 Eva tesoro bello, Harper ha ragione. Molti stranieri sono affascinati dal territorio Italiano col mix Archeologia-Storia/cibo e vino; a volte abbiamo tante cose che neanche le curiamo bene, o non facciamo pagare biglietti. All'estero valorizzano pure due pietre che si ritrovano, e paghi per tutto.
Questo in Italia e' una grossa pecca, si potrebbero valorizzare tante zone depresse, specie al Sud.
Ciao belli, buon appetito! 🍷
Mi posso sbagliare ma direi che in Italia si deve pagare più spesso per vedere dei luoghi o "cose" di interesse pubblico in media che nei altri paesi europei
I was born and raised in Napoli, but I consider Molise an ancestral home as my father was born in a small village (Monteroduni) near Isernia, Molise. Molise was part of the region of Abbruzzo until 1963, when the region was split and the Molise part was separated. So yeah, Molise did not exist before 1963 :) . Molise has everything, as you found out. High Mountains and beaches. Seafood and Cheese. And some kickass wine, if you look into it.
yes try the Ramitello from Campomarino
My heritage is Venafro, Molise, Iserna, Italia. I am getting my Italian citizenship from this. My grandparents were born there, I've been there and it is real. I remember telling you. And the cheese is in fact the best. Now you know why I love cheese from when I was a child. When my passport comes through, I'm moving there. There is a wonderful archaeology museum, a WW2 museum and a castle as well as Roman theater. Small, but charming, it's worth a visit if you are still in the area. Stay at the Dimora del Prete villa. I know you will like it. Dorothy, the caretaker has hundreds of old photos of the people of the town from 19th and early 20th century to see.
My grandparents are from Russia. But I would move to this region of Italy if I could. It is enchanted and enchanting.
Venafro? My parents come from neighbouring Acquaviva d'Isernia
@@pietrorossi9681 Yes, DiMarco and Palazzo
In Venafro the oldest chessboard of Europe (9th century) was found with same pieces.
@@unioneitaliana7107 Excellent
Ava i was blown away with this episode in Molise. My father in-law's mother and father immigrated to the US from (Campobasso and Roccamandalfi - both in Molise) He is 91 yrs old and I have been on a quest to re-create all of his mother's dishes from that region but have not had much success. Yes I know about cavatelli. caciocavalo and pampanella but not much more of the local pasta dishes, ragus, or overall sauces from that region. If you have some suggestions or resipes I would greatly appreciate it.
Steve
Carissimi!!!
Complimenti! I loved, loved, loved your program on Molise! It is the BEST you have ever done. I have wanted to go to Molise for years and years! When I suggest to Italian friends that I believe that I would like to live in Molise, they retort with, “Why? There is nothing there!” Thus, they ask me the question and supply the perfect answer. For me, Molise is about the romance of a place that is unspoiled by tourism and the native people doing what people in Italy have done for years and continue to use those antique traditions that survive unspoiled. Every time the train stops at the stazione in Termoli, as I head to Lecce or I return home to Ravenna, I say to myself, “It is now or never! Get off this train and do it!” But I am on a schedule and there is never time to stop. There is a romance in my head regarding Molise, and I was so pleased to see you both create my dream! Your trip demonstrates that while Roma, Venezia, and Firenze have beautiful histories, they are a Paradise for tourists. As you show, the real Italy is in the isolated isles of the countryside that require a car to luxuriate in your discovery.
A Brodetto is that marvelous fish soup with a cousin called Bouillabisse by the French. It was the very first meal I ate after arriving in Italy the very first time - in Porto Recanti. I made it there after a long, slow ride on an olive green, pre-war train known then as a “locale” from Milano. The Brodetto was best when I tasted it that first time as a virgin and it set the standard. Every town along the Adriatic coast has their version of Brodetto - differing in various ways. Brodetto in restaurants vary as much as those from home to home. I found that those with a light broth that was rich in flavor appealed the most to me. Most coastal towns in other areas of Italy have their version of a Brodetto - but it is called something else. In Genoa it is called a Burrida, in some places it is called Zuppa di Pesce, and in others a Cacciucco and the names vary as do the fish included. My own preference prepared at home uses Crostacei and bivalves instead of fish. There is always the mystery of Cioppino - was it an Italian fish stew brought from the old country and made famous by Italians in San Francisco using local ingredients, or did it originate in San Francisco? The mystery of its origins deepens and differs every time the legend is told. I know of nothing better in Italy than a fish stew, unless it is maialino - grilled ribs of young piglets that have been salted, peppered, and charred over flames - as if it were vitello.
Thank you, for you presentation that not only inspires the young and the curious, but also stimulates those of us to make the adventure that we have dreamt of for years. It was wonderful to learn that Molise is what I always thought it would be, but has been made a victim by the ignorant - proof that you cannot believe everything you are told. It was wonderful to find that it is someplace instead of nowhere… The unknown possibilities excite me…
I've been sitting here with my coffee, waiting for your email! For a minute I thought I wasn't going to get my pasta grammar fixed today. LOL
we in Croatia know of Molise very well because we have a croatian community in Molise around 6000 people which settled there 500 years ago
For me, Molise use to be like Connecticut. It was a place I was forced to drive through on my way to better places. Then, one day, I stopped and, like you guys, had an amazing meal and met some really cool people. Now, I see it for the beautiful region it is.
Did you go to Sanremo? My Calabrian friend was married to a guy whose parents were from Sanremo. She & her MIL could never converse, they didn't understand each other. I went to visit one time & realized that her MIL's Italian sounded like Spanish. Both my friend & I spoke Spanish so I told my friend to speak to her MIL in Spanish & wah-lah, they could finally speak to each other. Her husband was dumbfounded when he came home because instead of yelling at each other, they were laughing & enjoying each others company.
I was born in Molise and emigrated to the US with my parents when I was 5. If you want to see a secluded but pretty little village go to Roccamandolfi. It has mountains, and old castle and great traditional food.
My maternal grandmother came to the U.S. from Gildone, a little village a few kilometers outside Campobasso. She gave our family the tradition of making cavatelli, but made with ricotta as well as water and flour (making it softer and richer, almost like gnocchi). Nana always "carved" the cavatelli with her thumb, as Caterina did. Some of us would use the side of a fork, and my parents have a hand-cranked machine that makes the cavatelli. Good to see others learning the wonders of Molise!
I was just thinking about how my mother and grandmother made cavatelli with ricotta.
3:47. This is proof that we Italians ourselves are constantly discovering new things in our Italy. If one thinks he knows everything, he is completely wrong ! :)
I love that Italy is the same yet different. Every city, every region has its own flavor. I also love how they take advantage of the native resources. You know you're eating fresh foods & they are always made with love.
Molise is where my Grandpa Tammaro grew up in! The town of Sepino overlooking the Tammaro Valley and River! So happy you went there. ❤️
Eva made a recipe a while back using caciocavallo (supa cuata), and I went everywhere to find that cheese. No one had it, so I never made the recipe. I have subsequently found the caciocavallo online, so I will go back and find the recipe. You guys inspire me to make new recipes and connect with my (beautiful Barese) Italian roots! Grazie! 😍
The suppa cuata is a typical sardinian recipe, from the North of island. We use a fresh cheese but we don't call caciocavallo. It's known as provola or casizolu or formagella. You can find all the Sardinian cheese in a dedicated websites. Enjoy your recipe!
My grandparents on my mother's side are from Molise. They come from a small village called Castellino Del Biferno in the province of Campobasso. My Nonna used to always make home made cavatelli, it's my favourite pasta.
Biferno is a river. Do you know that? All Italian Americans met in italy didn't know a f... about their country.
Do more of this kind of video, discovering villages and their foods.
Thank you for the presentation of my lovely region, which my family itself had to leave for Germany. We are a region of emigrants, there are more molisani outside molise than in molise itself. especially in Montreal, Cleveland, Buenos Aires, Bedford (England) etc..Typical products from molise: torcinelli towards the coast, caciocavallo, scamorza, pizza con i cicoli, cedoni (baked at easter), scalpelle fritte (at christmas). caragnoli , P.s. we in Molise (also Abruzzo) also eat spaghetti with meatballs, but the meatballs are smaller. so it is not true that there is no such thing in italy, than (past' e fasciul) pasta with beeches, spaghetti alla chitarra, many fish dishes are to find in termoli (U’ bredette). And my nonna made in summer for the winter salciccia dolce e forte, sopressata and different vegetables sott'olio. It tasted so good, she always left some for us to take with us to Germany. And the winters can be very hard there, when i lived in molise (child) the winter of 1978, (i only went to germany in 1979), we couldn't get out of the house over 6 feet of snow lay outside.
Thank you for the shoutout! My Nonno is Molisano and most of the family is now in Montreal. We’ve always made homemade cavatelli and caciocavallo and its one of the best childhood memories. I’ve never been to Italy but I would love to visit Boiano one day!
@@isimerias Boiano is known for one of the best mozzarellas from Italy
Thank you for shining a light on our home away from home, beautiful Molise.
Ava and Harper...Molise certainly does exist!! My mother is from Campobasso. And she was an amazing cook and baker, she made many dishes which were of Moilisana traditional cuisine . My grandfather came from Montereduni. You don't get more Molise than this. I continue to make many of the dishes my mom and her family made. I'm so happy you went there. You just scratched the surface of that magical land. Love you both ! Ciao.
I am not from Molise, Eva, but this video is amazing! Coming from Puglia, everytime I pass through this region, I always wondered what they have to offer and you showed that Molise has nothing less than the other regions!
I hope more people can see your video and visit this part of our country that so far is less popular and touristic.
Thanks to both of you!
There is nothing better than to see both Ava and Harper almost speechless whilst enjoying fresh cheese. Add that to their enjoying the Fresh Pasta, Pork and Pasta/Fish Broth Dishes....amazing trip to a region that doesnt exist 💙
Australian here. I knew about Molise and Campobasso because that's where La Molisana pasta comes from. It used to be hard to find in Oz, but now one of our major supermarket chains is stocking their range of products.
Wow. This is what I want to see from a travel show. Places and food that I’ve never heard of but could only dream about. This episode was absolutely magical.
Omg everything looked so delicious. Never knew Italy was so diverse, with climate, food & cheese. I really shouldn't be surprised though. Blessings to you both and your families. 😊🇺🇲
Many abroad, thinking of Italy, often think as if it were a "small city". Italy, on the other hand (with its various regions), as regards all things, is always a new discovery……even for us Italians ourselves. :)
Italy is extremely diverse.
You drive with your car from one spot to another that is only 30 kilometers further and you get to see and eat things that are completely different to those from the place where you started from.
There are a so many different climate zones, architectural and artistical styles in general and thousands of thousands of culinary products (Talking only about cheese: there are over 2,500 traditional varieties of cheese all over the country) and dishes you've never even thought they could exist. I love it!
When I was a kid we went to Italy every year.
Greetings from Vienna, Austria!
@Clemens Kindermann So it is ! Our Italy is never boring ! :) Both with all its positive things and also sometimes with some negative thing. It is always a surprise in all things. When someone abroad, speaking of Italy, says….Italy: "Pizza and Spaghetti", evidently that person has never known Italy and does not really know what Italy is.
PS: Man sieht, dass Sie unser Italien gut kennen. 😊
@@aris1956 Das ist wahr, aber man kann leider nicht alt genug werden, um die Schönheit Italiens restlos zu erforschen!
Una buona serata!😊❤
@@tubekulose Tja…so ist es.
Grazie ! Una buona serata anche a Lei ! 😊
PS: Quindi… oltre a conoscere l’Italia, conosce ovviamente anche l’italiano. Mi fa piacere ! 😉
Also if i"m italian I'm still kinda envious of your trips in this magic land. Italy it's really a treasure evrywhere.
that cheese looked amazing and that brodetto looked like to die for ..Molise once part of Abruzzo is well known in Canada ..i have so many friends from Campobasso ..loved this VID .show the WORLD what Italy really looks like off the broken path ...beautiful
My family was from Campobasso also. Molise wasn't part of Abruzzo. The 2 were the same region, "Abruzzi e Molise." The 2 separated into 2 separate regions, in the 1960's.
The two of you are a recent discovery for me! Let me tell you this, I can't get enough of you! Your informative, charming and funny! Thanks! I'll be watching, from Rhode Island!
Grazie!
My maternal grandparents were from Campobasso. That city got borrowed from Abruzzi by Molise so that Molise might have a city. And I imagine the history of Molise’s shifting borders might have something to do with the “doesn’t exist” joke.
I was there once with my parents in 1986 or 87 so that my mother could do her ROOTS tour.
I think I was more interested than she was.
Probably though, it was the first spot on our tour of Italy where my mother’s “Italian” was more or less understood.
Campobasso is full of Arbereshe people. Thank you for also doing an episode explaining a little of their history.
I assume most people from Campobasso are at least a bit ALBANIAN.
Love this one. Molise is great. Not only for the food, but also for hiking and enjoying the nature in general. Next time you are there, try to get tickets for la transiberiana d'italia. It's an historic railway going from Sulmona to the hearth of Molise. They also sell tickets from Rome, with a connection train. A very unique experience.
One of the best pasta brand in Italy (I am italian) is “La Molisana”, which is from Molise (like its name shows)
It’s my favorite brand, I buy it all the time.
My go to pasta brand. Only artisanal pasta is slightly better 👍
We used to buy Molisana by the case load from Lombardo's (Dunstable UK) to feed 5+ of us daily. It's great because it doesn't 'scuoce' too much i.e. doesn't go flabby even after some time after cooking. Folks are from near Salerno (Campania).
La Molisana and Di Martino for me. I'm Dutch.
@Leander Herman because apart from La Molisana pasta (which actually isn’t a Historycal brand, it is well known only from a decade or so) it is a tiny region with few population, no major or well known city, no important Historycal events occurred there, it hasn’t a memorabile geografic shape (like Apulia is the heel of the boot), etc.
If you ask a common italian (especiallly from the North) where exactly is Molise, we tend to confuse it with other small regions and we aren’t sure of its correct geografic location.
So it’s a kind of joke saying “but are we sure that Molise actually exists?”
Hi Eva and Harper, Thanks for taking us off the beaten path to Molise! All I can say after watching your videos is that I wish I were Italian. I love Italy!
As an Italian I can only thank you for your nice comment. 😊
Grazie !
I'm italian from the north and I didn't even know pampanella existed...our food is so different from region to region, it's like 20 different cuisines
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For those who want to see more about Molise I'd recommend the movie "My Country" made in 2017. In fact, one of the tag lines is "Molise esiste!". I'm a watered down descendent (4th generation) from Venafro.
Molise food reminds me of Spanish. The broken spaghetti reminds me of Fideua, and the Pork in Sweet Pepper reminds me of Chorizo, and the sweet pepper powder reminds me of Pimentón Dulce from Spain.
I’m from Croatia 🇭🇷 (the other side of the Adriatic sea) and we also call the last dish Brudet! We serve it with polenta🍴
“Brudet” and “Polenta” ? And then you too are a bit Italian like us. 🇮🇹 😉
I loved this look at Molise, since the question was asked!
They are so lucky to have each other to explore these gorgeous places!
It is just a constant delight to see them both gallivanting around, uncovering little gems. It makes me smile how Harper always plays up his haplessness😏 as a foil to Eva's confidence😎 Yet she always does everything with love, including guiding Harper around, and has the most marvellous sprezzatura😏😏😏❤ Whether it's cooking, driving (even when pretend-slightly-lost!), chatting to the locals, food producers, restaurateurs or old friends and fixers - or "chancing upon" 2000 year old relics, everything is done with a gracious modesty which JUST about conceals the immense (and very much justified) pride in her native land🤭😌😄
Always cheers me up and have something else to be grateful for. I hope the series goes from strength to strength🙂
This is one of the best episodes ever. It’s funny. And it makes me want to visit Molise. You guys deserve your own television program.
Love when she talks. My grandma was from Varni village and she reminds of good times thank you
Eva: "Molise doesn't exist."
Also Eva,
"I know somebody from Molise!"
It's a common joke you can basically hear anywhere in Italy that Molise doesn't exist
It's so evenly distributed that I'm quite unsure of the origin of the joke
Yea me too 😂😂
It's true
"Molisn't" sorry, someone had to say it.
@@LasloVisionary 😏
Best episode ever guys. I'm impressed.
My father is from Termoli, so yes, Molise exists and it also has a delicious cuisine!
My boyfriend’s relatives are from San Giacomo! We stay in Termoli every year 💖
Molisn't.
Pampinella Forever!
My mouth is still watering what a special treasure
Everyone is right, this is one of your very best videos ever. The cheese, the Roman bridge but omg when they served you the brodetto, omg! Glad you’re having so much fun ♥️
Such a beautiful, picturesque Region, it's a destination on its own.
Thankyou very much for the video.
Wonderful place.
Looks like a beautiful region.
It certainly was! Everything from dramatic mountains to beautiful beaches
Wow! This is an amazing video! In my 54 years I’ve never had a desire to leave the US - there’s so much to see and do here! - but this … I want to visit Molise and see! And eat! I know. Hyperbole much. But I’m serious. This was fantastic.
#MeToo
You have never leaved your country? Wow!
@@tubekulose I’ve never wanted to. The US is a large country and I’ve spent a lot of time exploring our states. Now I have malignant cancer and can’t travel.
@@FleaChristensonI am sorry for you…. You need to get better!!!!! Lray
Io ne ero sicuro che fosse un posto stupendo come il resto dell’Italia.
Grazie per avergli reso giustizia! 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹👍👍👍👍
I love Eva's reaction to the Caciacavalo cheese. One should cry over something that is so beautiful... Taste is a sensation no less than our eyes and ears. Beautiful art can be cheese!
Can't lie: when Harper was asking if they where lost, I heard the banjo theme from deliverance
This is where my grandparents are from.
My Gran called the slow cooked pork "pepper pork". Bordetto is a family favorite. Gran called it "crab spaghetti". Living in the maritime Pac NW of the US, we have great seafood.
The pork Is called Pampinella
Crab spaghetti is delicious.
My dad and his family were from Campobassa! Thank you so much for visiting there! Love from USA.
What a beautiful region!!! ❤️🇮🇹
Trepalle is far higher than Capracotta, anyway (referring to the subtitles. The mayor says correctly "del Molise", but it's translated as "of Italy")
I'd assume Italy not putting up signs to all sorts of Roman and other ancient remains is not just that there are so many, but also that the best way to preserve them is to focus the tourist traffic on museums and such where things are easier to protect from vandalism and "oh, I'll take this stone along as a souvenir."
Good point!
I'd imagine vandalism and theft are more likely to come from the local population than from tourists. It's well documented that that's how many ancient buildings become ruins in the first place.
@@cisium1184 Sort of, but that's really because people needed the same materials to build new things and in times where people made far fewer efforts to preserve history, it wasn't considered to be damaging at all. Many many old towns in Europe will have stones in them from disused castles, fortifications etc.
The only bad thing is if you happen upon one of these ancient remains, you have no history (when it was built, who built it, & the reason for its building). I wonder if Eva & Harper went into the church & asked about the little bridge.
@@knownothing5518 Yes, that was what I was referring to.
Your program keeps getting better and better. Thankyou peace fellow babies. I feel good watching Harper and Miss Eva ! She’s the Queen !
I think that IFTV put Molise on the map a year ago when they were covering Campobasso’s promotion from Serie D to Serie C. With all of the coverage you never got a feel for the region. After watching this I now have more of an appreciation beyond Calcio. Thanks for that!
My grandparents are from Baranello and Vinchiaturo, Campobasso, Molise. Thank you for showing this to me. I'd love if you could go to Baranello and Vinchiaturro some time. The DiScenzas were sheep farmers in Baranello and the Barattas were merchants / grocers in Vinchiaturro.
Good morning from the US! I love the picture of the wrap of your tour group with your family this year on Facebook. We hope to join you next year. Travel safe, and continue to find the hidden gems of Italy!!
Now I know where cioppino came from... aut the Italian who settled in San Francisco skipped the pasta part. Amazing... I'll have to look him up again and see if it says where he is from.
I've been making Cioppino since 1974 when I found the story and recipe in Redondo Beach California.
Hey guys, this is totally unrelated but I wanted to suggest you a topic for a future video 😊
What about a small selection of recipes that will show the world how cooking from scratch doesn't necessarily mean spending £50 on one serving and being in the kitchen for 2h?
I know that most of the short recipes you've been uploading lately are already something like that, but a video showing a bunch of them would maybe be more spot on.
Like "how Italians cook: from scratch, healthy, quickly" 😂 and you could also show the price for serving (in the US of course).
I was reading a thread of comments about US food and the fact that cooking from scratch is sometimes more expensive than buying ready to eat frozen crap.
L'ho scritto in inglese sperando di farmi capire meglio 😂 in ogni caso, grazie per questo video sul Molise 💙 istruttivi anche per me che sono italiana nata e cresciuta
thank you so much for posting this, my family is from molise and you really taught me a lot which means so much to me. I love that you went to campobasso because my nonno is from there and I haven't been able to find a lot of content online. Grazie mille.
It was so funny in the beginning. Eva and Harper talking about Molise, and I have never heard of it (and I've been to Italy a dozen times). And then Eva talking on the phone and says "molisane", and then someting clicks or sounds familiar. After a couple of seconds I realize that my favourite pasta brand is called La Molisana, and actually is from Molise!
I'm sitting here eating a plate of aglio e olio while watching this video.
Of course, I put some chopped ham in it. Hey, even a good Italian does not live on pasta alone. 😋
I knew of Molise. I watch a lot of videos showing houses all over Italy, including Molise.
It's between Abruzzo and Apulia on the Adriatic.
I'd love to live in Termoli.
Ciao
Oh my - everything looks delicious!!!
From snow capped mountains to warm sea breezes in a couple days. Wow!
Now I know for sure where in Italy I want to visit: Molise!
Thanks for the travelogue. Ciao! 🤙🇮🇹
Not in a couple days..But in 30 minutes by car🥰
If you took a long tour around all of Italy from the north to the south, I think many of us followers would just love it. There were a Swedish televisionmaker who did that in the 1970:s. There is an endless amount of episodes. Maybe many others did that but anyway. That would be nice. Last night I saw your exploring US or Eva trying out a lot of American food - love it. That is actually what I saw until my eyes dropped.
OMG! That brodetto looked absolutely right up my alley. I will have to look for a recipe. Everything looked delicious. Arper, you are one lucky guy!
Anche se vi siete persi Venafro il mio paese natale ammetto con affetto che questo è il video sul Molise più bello e simpatico che ho visto fino ad ora. Bravissimi!
3:50 You can tell Eva is enjoying the Caciacavalo cheese. She even gets blush.
A little late, but just wanted to say that my mom loves watching your videos and was so happy when you posted a video about the region she grew up in! She's from a small town in the Campobasso province. This was also a good reminder for me to continue my search for a caciocavallo that doesn't cost $50 to ship to SoCal...
Tooth sinkability ! love that word! It leaves not room for misunderstanding!!!
Can't wait to see this; maternal grandparents were from Molise.
I have family from Termoli and I spend my summers there. Amazing place
Me too. I love it. I love the fishing port and the sort of castle by it.
Based on its size and relative narrowness, I'm guessing that "bridge" is actually the remains of an acquaduct.
My thought as well, didn’t seem like much of a “bridge” to me 🤔
I thought that it might be an acquedotto too, but it might also be the arch remnants of a portico as often seen outside buildings in Torino or Bologna. The supports seem fragile though… I would expect an acquedotto to be wider… Perhaps it is what is left of a missing dormitorio…
@@riccardodemedici7116 Good point. Its hard to tell from the video. It sure does seem narrow and delicate for a stone structure hence why I thought acquaduct. I think you'd have to look at the surrounding architecture to really determine whats going on.
@TheTubecrap Yes, it seems too delicate to be much of anything that stood alone. It seems to be a part of something. There is no telling how long it has stood as is. There is a lot of supporting information needed. However, ruins fascinate and exercise the mind!
I thought the same, especially because there is nothing there to cross.
Ate a hearty snack before starting this video and it still made me hungry - Made me smile seeing her discover new cheeses, knowing from previous episodes how much she loves cheese (me too)
É bello vedere che lasciate i piatti puliti.
Ciao complimenti.
I play a Worgen marine that's a marine trooper and a warewolf. The RPG game has their home city distroyed and the whole population exiled from GILNEAS to another land and then their place of refuge distroyed a second Time. Yesterday I went back to the lost city of Gilneans and took a whole album of pictures there. That moved me to tears. Now this beautiful food and reaction brought tears of joy to my eyes. Thank you!
Love watching you two travel through Italy, I miss traveling all over Europe. I was stationed in Germany, but every weekend and holidays would travel. The food, the people, the views and history was so amazing.
I just love when you go to Italy and show us the different regional dishes. Keep ‘em coming!
Hearing the movie soundtrack from the _Pierino_ comedies in Termoli was a pleasant surprise.
"Braken" is my new favorite Italish word!!! You guys are great.
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I think she said "braked" 😜
It's so funny that I'll soon start using it 😂😂
I’m pregnant and watching ya’ll eat Molise cheese…. I need to have some of this….ya’ll make it look so delicious 💕
Wow 😯 Harper and Eva! Another wonderful, beautiful tour you both have taken us all on! Thank you so much! Loved it❣️
Loved this video, and being taken to 'real' Italy. I'm overdue a visit to Italy (from the UK), so note your travels and experiences so I can visit too. Great job guys.