Sophie Grigson - Slice of Italy

Season 1

In June 2019, renowned food writer, broadcaster and cook, Sophie Grigson turned her back on her life in the UK, packed up her car and moved to Puglia in the heel of Italy. This series follows her as she continues to build a life for herself there, meeting new friends, learning how to cook the Puglian way and exploring this often-neglected part of Italy.

Where to Watch Season 1

10 Episodes

Market Day
E1
Episode 1Market DaySophie visits her local market and cooks a seasonal courgette dish. She learns to stuff aubergines with her neighbour and makes an asparagus frittata for friends.
All About Meat
E2
Episode 2All About MeatSophie visits her butcher and her neighbours to learn about local meat dishes. She cooks pasta and meatballs at home and stuffed pork rolls on the outdoor grill.
Pasta - The Stuff of Life
E3
Episode 3Pasta - The Stuff of LifeSophie explores the traditional taralli biscuits made of wine and olive oil. Plus, she seeks out the perfect pizza and makes her own in the outdoor pizza oven.
Bread and Pizza
E4
Episode 4Bread and PizzaSophie cooks orecchiette pasta at home and makes pasta with chickpeas for friends outdoors. She visits a pottery famed for its colourful pasta ceramics.
Olives - The Elixir of Life
E5
Episode 5Olives - The Elixir of LifeSophie makes a chocolate and olive oil mousse. She visits one of Puglia’s oldest olive oil groves and cooks chicken with lemon garlic and olive.
Tales From the Orchard
E6
Episode 6Tales From the OrchardSophie harvests fruit from the orchard to make delicious recipes. She makes pasticciotto with cherries and cooks focaccia Barese with barbecued bream.
Fresh from the Lagoon
E7
Episode 7 Fresh from the LagoonSophie visits Taranto to meet the fishermen catching some of Puglia’s best seafood. Later, she makes a mussel, potato and rice gratin and an octopus stew.
Five Hundred Miles
E8
Episode 8Five Hundred MilesSophie learns all about the sea urchin and how it is used with spaghetti. She also makes a delicious pasta sauce with the bones and leftovers of white fish.
Nuts and Pulses
E9
Episode 9Nuts and Pulses Sophie visits an almond farmer to discover how they are harvested. Plus, a local baker shows how she makes almond and cherry jam sweet treats.
The Importance of Cheese
E10
Episode 10The Importance of CheeseSophie visits a local cheesemaker to see how they age their famous cheeses in caves. Plus, she stuffs courgette flowers with local ricotta.