The beginnings of La Nouvelle Cuisine (French: the new cuisine) are likened to the Impressionists, abandoning mythical themes, and painting directly from nature. La Nouvelle Cuisine focused on the quality of the food itself. Marchesi was in tune with this idea, and at the same time, knew he'd found true artistry in the Troisgros brothers in Dijon, when he went to work with them in the late sixties.

This is the final part of a walk through Villa Torlonia, in Rome, with Anna and Marika.

Eva has a heart to heart talk with Cary Grant (on a poster in her room) and comes to some conclusions. Meanwhile, Dante has his own problems, such as what to do with his mother's dog!

From la nouvelle cuisine, which at its beginnings was reserved for fancy restaurants and connoisseurs and was looked upon with some scepticism, important lessons could be learned about cooking methods and the quality of the food itself.

Augusta is a port city on the eastern coast of Sicily. There are two ancient fortresses and a tower built to defend it in the sixteenth century, and later on, it became a base for dirigibles and seaplanes during World War II.

Not only is Dante late for his first trial day, he and Eva have a disagreement right off the bat. And do we really think that Groucho is going to stay tied to the flower pot all day?

A very special edition of the news with Marika, Guido, Serena and Anna.

Italians are very attached to tradition. In fact, although eating habits have changed, many traditional dishes, rather than being discarded, have been transformed. This means more variety and smaller portions, so that a diner will eat more than just a plateful of pasta.

Augusta is famous for the castle where Frederick II had his court in the thirteenth century. Every year in September, there is a medieval festival recreating the court, with authentic food, costumes and dancing.

Eva explains the various techniques of lifting items to her accomplices. Meanwhile the new cook is trying to add some new international items to the menu.

Visit beautiful Syracuse and the island of Ortygia, the ancient part of the city, with its unique panoramas and rich history of Greek theater.

There's plenty of excitement in the restaurant this evening. Of course the best laid plans often go awry, and this caper is no exception!

This fascinating segment is about rivers, aqueducts, caves, and perhaps the dwellings of the earliest prehistoric man.

The journey into the past continues, and this time Paolo, the proprietor even tells an anecdote concerning American history. If you're wondering what American History has to do with ancient Rome, tune in!

After the huge success of the television series, I Cesaroni, Alessandra Mastronardi is the star of Don’t Stop Dreaming, where she plays the part of an aspiring dancer. In an interview for starlit.tv! she talks about the very different personalities of the two characters, as well as her own.