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Sunday Gravy

Season 5 Episode 511 | 26m 46s

Many know it as tomato sauce, but in the in Italian-American households of the Northeast in the USA, that luscious, thick, richly flavored tomato concoction simmering away for hours is known as gravy. Why is this dish so important to the Italian culture? Christina visits a Tuscan vineyard and discovers the truest tradition for making this cherished traditional gravy...or sauce.

Aired: 08/31/23 | Expires: 01/08/24
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
Extras
Christina travels to an ancient town in Tuscany that has produced chestnuts for centuries.
Christina meets a former New York police officer who has landed in a small town in Italy
Christina cooks with an instinctive chef who to creates luscious meals for each customer.
Eating like an Italian is holding a deep respect for food and tradition.
In a home kitchen in Tuscany, Christina creates a luscious meal with her friend Sandro.
Christina meets a chef who adapts Italian dishes to be healthier and kinder to the planet.
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