A Symposium about Italy — an exploration, a banquet, a celebration.
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Tuscia’s Simposio is an ancient cabinet of curiosities filled with recipes, stories, saints, shepherds, and Etruscan echoes. Step into the hidden kitchens of Italy’s countryside.
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The Banquet of Books
Each Simposio cookbook is a course in the eternal symposium — guiding you through Italy’s seasons, cities, and regions.
TUSCIA
The land of Heritage
NAPOLI
The city of Joy
TORINO
The city of Elegance
PAPAL ROME
The city of Osterie
Venice
The city of Opulence
FLORENCE
The city of Sinners
MATERA
The city of Vindication
MAREMMA
The land of Wild Spirits
UMBRIA
The region of Fairy Tales
ORTIGIA
The city of Goddesses
TARANTO
The city of the Two Seas
LECCE
The queen of the South
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ROME
The city of Myths
CAPRI
The island of Mermaids
CINQUE TERRE
The land of Color
CHIANTI CLASSICO
The land of Wine
ALBA & LANGHE
The land of Circenses
SIENA
The city of Folly
PALERMO
The city of Charm
ITALIAN WINTER
The season of Coziness
RED & ORANGE
Celebrating Fall & Christmas
SOUTHERN SUMMER
The season of Memories
ITALIAN SPRING
The season of DIY
YELLOW
The color of Italian Ingredients
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Every Sunday, I send a free taste of my Italy — stories, reflections, and glimpses of daily life. Think of it as the small talk before the banquet. A free newsletter, and a way to see if Italy is your cup of… espresso!
Your Host at the Italian Symposium
Author, storyteller, and photographer Claudia Rinaldi weaves food, travel, and culture into a symposium of stories. Creator of the Simposio cookbook series and founder of Gourmet Project, she lives in Rome — soaked in magic, time-travel, myths, and rituals. When her feet reach the ground, she delights in melanzane alla parmigiana, well-worn books, and journeys that begin with a suitcase. Her mission: to show that Italy is an eternal land of rituals, flavors, and heritage, forever waiting to be savored.