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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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 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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
The dude nailed it, Italy isn’t as effective as promoting tourism as it should. Italy could be living of pure tourism but is stuck in such old ways that is missing out so much. Word of an Italian here.
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.
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 💙
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 ! 😉
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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 an incredibly entertaining, clever, informative, and inspiring video. You guys are getting so good at this! And what a gift to all of those small and rarely visited towns of Italy that have wonderful people and wonderful stories to tell. I hope these towns and others like it benefit from this exposure.
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! 🤙🇮🇹
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.
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.
I really appreciate this video. One day I will visit Italy, and Molise will make it to the top of my list of cities to visit. For somewhere that is not known, they have a lot of amazing things to offer, not to mention cold and hot climate which works great for a Canadian! There are actually a number of bakeries in the Toronto GTA region named Molisana, which I have to wonder if they come from this region. So many interesting things come out of your videos!
@@alessandro8674 in the meantime you can also get it in large supermarkets in germany, 4 - 5 years ago only in italian specialty stores and has meanwhile become very successful, simply tastes better than Barilla
This could possibly be my favorite episode yet. Bravo! I've never been to this part of Italy but now I must go. I want to retire to a region that is more rural and this looks beautiful and the food looks incredible! Also, Eva looks so happy :)
What a wonderful Sunday Morning hit! So fascinating to see the cheeses and the dishes of an invisible world Molise. What trip you’re taking us on this time! ❤️❤️❤️
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!
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!
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.
Thankyou for showing us such a beautiful place I’ve never heard of & I’m Italian, watching you & Ava trying all that delicious food, just the look on your faces, I just want to eat it NOW! 👏👏👏😋😋😋😍😍😍
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.
I loved this video!! I think it was probably my favorite video of yours so far. I am learning Italian in hopes of visiting Abruzzo soon (where my grandparents are from), and I see that Molise is right next door. So I'm definitely planning on visiting Molise now!
At one point Abruzzo and Molise were one region. Regions kept moving their borderline. My father always said Abruzzo but now the town where his parents came from is in Molise.
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!!!
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!
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.
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 ♥️
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
I can’t believe it! I was just at Lake Matese and it’s just at the edge of Molise 😂 you guys inspire me to keep traveling more and more 🥰 can’t wait to go back!!!
Awesome video! So glad you had a great time in Molise! Thank you so much for this. My grandfather was from Campobasso and I always wondered what that part of Italy is like. Now I know. It’s wonderful! Or to paraphrase a line from “Seinfeld” to answer the question of whether Molise is real: “It’s real and it’s spectacular”. 😊
E&H you are relaxed and happy while ‘home’ in Italy, even while working! ❤️seeing Eva & Italians you meet smile pride showing quality and beauty in all they do!
Ciao Eva eHarper,bella puntata questa anche perche' si va verso l'estate e il pesce diventa un MUST.anche dalle mie parti,in Friuli e precisamente a Grado che e' un'isola si trova un celebre brodetto alla"graisana"cioe' alla maniera dei pescatori del luogo ma credo che un po cu tutte le coste italiane si possa trovare la variante del luogo(di sicuro sempre ottima).quello di Termoli sembrava proprio fantastico anche per come viene servito!grazie ancora per i bei video e..continuate cosi'!😁
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
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!!
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
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.
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 😏
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 …
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.
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
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 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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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…
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
The dude nailed it, Italy isn’t as effective as promoting tourism as it should. Italy could be living of pure tourism but is stuck in such old ways that is missing out so much. Word of an Italian here.
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.
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 💙
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 ! 😉
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!
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Looks like a beautiful region.
It certainly was! Everything from dramatic mountains to beautiful beaches
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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Love when she talks. My grandma was from Varni village and she reminds of good times thank you
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.
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🙂
3:50 You can tell Eva is enjoying the Caciacavalo cheese. She even gets blush.
Also if i"m italian I'm still kinda envious of your trips in this magic land. Italy it's really a treasure evrywhere.
This is an incredibly entertaining, clever, informative, and inspiring video. You guys are getting so good at this! And what a gift to all of those small and rarely visited towns of Italy that have wonderful people and wonderful stories to tell. I hope these towns and others like it benefit from this exposure.
"That was a bloodbath." - best line in the episode.
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🥰
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.
My dad and his family were from Campobassa! Thank you so much for visiting there! Love from USA.
Wow 😯 Harper and Eva! Another wonderful, beautiful tour you both have taken us all on! Thank you so much! Loved it❣️
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.
Ooh, yum. I just made cavatelli with bolognese for dinner yesterday. Love this pasta.
I really appreciate this video. One day I will visit Italy, and Molise will make it to the top of my list of cities to visit. For somewhere that is not known, they have a lot of amazing things to offer, not to mention cold and hot climate which works great for a Canadian! There are actually a number of bakeries in the Toronto GTA region named Molisana, which I have to wonder if they come from this region. So many interesting things come out of your videos!
Yes, they are. Molisana means “from Molise”. The best pasta flour comes from Molise, but it is very difficult to buy, even in Italy.
@@alessandro8674 in the meantime you can also get it in large supermarkets in germany, 4 - 5 years ago only in italian specialty stores and has meanwhile become very successful, simply tastes better than Barilla
Thank you for shining a light on our home away from home, beautiful Molise.
This could possibly be my favorite episode yet. Bravo! I've never been to this part of Italy but now I must go. I want to retire to a region that is more rural and this looks beautiful and the food looks incredible! Also, Eva looks so happy :)
"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 😂😂
What a wonderful Sunday Morning hit! So fascinating to see the cheeses and the dishes of an invisible world Molise. What trip you’re taking us on this time! ❤️❤️❤️
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!
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!
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.
I have been power watching your channel. And I absolutely loved this one. Keep it up. Can't wait for the next one
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
Thankyou for showing us such a beautiful place I’ve never heard of & I’m Italian, watching you & Ava trying all that delicious food, just the look on your faces, I just want to eat it NOW!
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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.
I loved this video!! I think it was probably my favorite video of yours so far. I am learning Italian in hopes of visiting Abruzzo soon (where my grandparents are from), and I see that Molise is right next door. So I'm definitely planning on visiting Molise now!
At one point Abruzzo and Molise were one region. Regions kept moving their borderline. My father always said Abruzzo but now the town where his parents came from is in Molise.
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!!!
All these dishes looked spectacular!
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!
Best episode ever guys. I'm impressed.
Can't wait to see this; maternal grandparents were from Molise.
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.
This was such a beautiful and entertaining video. Grazie.
I don't think I've seen someone about to cry from a bite of cheese before.
And that fish dish looked almost like an, er, um, "amorous", experience.
The final dinner looks like a big mess but I'm glad everyone enjoyed it!
Thank you for giving us this beautiful tour of Molise! WOW it definitely is beautiful!
Best show! Incredible music choices! PERFECT!
Grazie!
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 ♥️
Molise is where my Grandpa Tammaro grew up in! The town of Sepino overlooking the Tammaro Valley and River! So happy you went there. ❤️
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
I can’t believe it! I was just at Lake Matese and it’s just at the edge of Molise 😂 you guys inspire me to keep traveling more and more 🥰 can’t wait to go back!!!
Gallo Matese by chance ?
Our casita is in Molise… I think we went down some of the same no so great road you did! We love Molise!
The Best video I have seen in a while, Now I want to visit MOLISE!!
When I lived in The Bronx NY we used to get Campobasso bread at special bakeries...yum..awesome...mama mia!
My mouth is still watering what a special treasure
É bello vedere che lasciate i piatti puliti.
Ciao complimenti.
Such a beautiful, picturesque Region, it's a destination on its own.
Thankyou very much for the video.
Wonderful place.
Awesome video! So glad you had a great time in Molise! Thank you so much for this. My grandfather was from Campobasso and I always wondered what that part of Italy is like. Now I know. It’s wonderful! Or to paraphrase a line from “Seinfeld” to answer the question of whether Molise is real: “It’s real and it’s spectacular”. 😊
Please, when you get back show us how to make Brodetto ! Thank you.
You guys made me sooo hungry!!! I want to try it all!!! ❤️
You both continue to be my favourite food content on U tube
I'm just glad Harper can enjoy some amazing Italian cuisine again!
Trepalle is far higher than Capracotta, anyway (referring to the subtitles. The mayor says correctly "del Molise", but it's translated as "of Italy")
Hearing the movie soundtrack from the _Pierino_ comedies in Termoli was a pleasant surprise.
Your program keeps getting better and better. Thankyou peace fellow babies. I feel good watching Harper and Miss Eva ! She’s the Queen !
Very fun video and the food looked amazing.
Wonderfully done, great storytelling Harper. Definitely one of our favorite channels on RUclips hands down! Keep it coming 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
E&H you are relaxed and happy while ‘home’ in Italy, even while working! ❤️seeing Eva & Italians you meet smile pride showing quality and beauty in all they do!
Always excited to watch your videos!!! 🥰 Ciao!!! 🇮🇹💕
My grandparents came from Campobosso, so if Molise doesn’t exist, I guess I don’t either.
Good morning! Watching with my morning coffee and now craving quality cheese. For which there is none nearby 😩 Fantastic video as usual!
Best video! I enjoyed every second of your discoveries! And Harper...that's the type of fish you need to eat...not poke, lol!
I can't believe you went through this entire video without ever mentioning the best joke ever made in Italian culture aka Molisn't
Ciao Eva eHarper,bella puntata questa anche perche' si va verso l'estate e il pesce diventa un MUST.anche dalle mie parti,in Friuli e precisamente a Grado che e' un'isola si trova un celebre brodetto alla"graisana"cioe' alla maniera dei pescatori del luogo ma credo che un po cu tutte le coste italiane si possa trovare la variante del luogo(di sicuro sempre ottima).quello di Termoli sembrava proprio fantastico anche per come viene servito!grazie ancora per i bei video e..continuate cosi'!😁