Moveable Feast with Fine Cooking Season 5 Episode 12 Bologna, Italy

In season 5 episode 12 of Moveable Feast with Fine Cooking, viewers are taken to Bologna, Italy, where host Pete Evans explores the rich culinary traditions of the region. Known as the "food capital" of Italy, Bologna is famous for its hearty meat dishes, handmade pasta, and delectable cured meats.

Pete begins his culinary adventure by visiting a local marketplace, where he meets up with Michelin-starred chef Daniele Reponi. Together, they explore the stalls, taste local cheeses and meats, and talk to the passionate artisans who create them. They also pick up fresh produce for their first stop of the day, a farm outside of town where they meet farmer Adriano Cavicchi.

At Adriano's farm, Pete and Daniele learn about the traditional way of making Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. They watch as the cheese is made by hand, and then enjoy a tasting of the various ages of the cheese. Later, they head to the barn to meet the cows and pigs that produce the milk and meat for the farm's products.

Next, the group heads to Osteria del Sole, a historic tavern that has been in operation since 1465. Here, they meet up with local food blogger and historian Eleonora Baldwin, who provides them with a fascinating history lesson on the tavern and the foods it serves. Pete and Daniele try typical tavern dishes such as tortellini in brodo (pasta stuffed with meat in a chicken broth) and tigelle (small, round breads filled with cured meats and cheese).

After lunch, the group visits a factory where balsamic vinegar is made. They learn about the difference between traditional balsamic vinegar and the mass-produced variety and get to taste some of the delicious aged vinegar.

Their last stop of the day is at chef Filippo La Mantia's restaurant, where they learn about his modern take on traditional Bolognese cuisine. Filippo shares his recipe for his signature dish, tortellini filled with mortadella (a type of cured meat), peas, and Parmigiano-Reggiano, and shows Pete and Daniele how he makes it. They also try other dishes such as cotechino (a type of pork sausage) and zuppa inglese (a dessert similar to tiramisu).

Throughout the episode, viewers get a sense of the rich culinary history and traditions of Bologna, and the incredible passion and skill of the artisans and chefs who create its delicious cuisine. Pete and his guests are clearly in awe of the quality and authenticity of the food they taste, and their enthusiasm is contagious. By the end of the episode, viewers will both be hungry and inspired to seek out their local Italian restaurants and markets to try some of these delicious dishes for themselves.