David Rocco's Dolce Vita
David Rocco's Dolce Vita is a television show hosted by David Rocco. The show is shot on location in and around the cities and countrysides of Italy, following the cultural, social, and culinary escapades of David and his friends. Besides cooking, the show explores the Italian ways of life and ways of food in this culture exposé. David and his wife Nina traipse around Florence and Sicily, cooking dinner for friends, checking out local hot spots, and living the sweet life. The recipes that David makes are generally easy to follow, classic Italian dishes. The whole concept behind the cooking aspect of the program is that good cooking doesn't have to be difficult. The dishes he makes are always elegant and impressive, but simple and quick. Some episodes deal with thematic recipes, such as "The Hunt for Funghi". Other episodes include "The Party", "Boy's Night Out", and "Rocco and the City".
Cast: David Rocco
Season 4
13 episodes
- 1. The FeastDavid throws a fall fiesta at his farmhouse for friends and neighbours with a little help from a group of artistic and foodie friends. This is an annual feast where they celebrate the vegetables of the season.TV-14CC30minSep 14, 2009
- 2. SaucesInspired by a lunch in Florence at one of his favourite street vendors, David makes a series of Italian sauces, including a chili pepper jam, that are to die for.TV-14CC30minSep 21, 2009
- 3. Viva la CicciaDavid travels to the Tuscan town of Panzano and spends time with the most famous butcher in Italy, maybe the world! Dario Cecchini is a flamboyant character who is fanatical about meat and a master at selecting, cutting and serving it. People from all over the world make pilgrimages to meet him and eat in one of his restaurants.TV-14CC30minSep 28, 2009
- 4. The Wine HarvestIn the verdant rolling hills of Tuscany is Castello di Trebbio; David tours the grounds, takes part in the grape harvest and makes some dishes using their wine and grapes.TV-14CC30minOct 5, 2009
- 5. PizzaWho doesn't love pizza? David makes dough from scratch and then its pizza pandemonium as he makes savoury pizzas, calzones, foccacia and dessert pizzas in his wood-burning oven.TV-14CC30minOct 19, 2009
- 6. The Olive HarvestIn Tuscany, people take time off from their regular jobs to work the harvest and take their payment in olive oil. David goes to Fattoria La Vacchio where his friend Faye produce organic olive oil.TV-14CC30minOct 26, 2009
- 7. SoupsWhat's more comforting on a chilly day than a bowl of soup? David makes simple but hearty soups using mostly inexpensive cupboard staples with a few seasonal vegetables thrown in.TV-14CC30minNov 2, 2009
- 8. Everybody Loves MeatballsDavid visits his local butcher who raises his own animals and sells organic meat from a cart at the side of a country road. After the visit, David heads home and makes a variety of meatballs using the beef.TV-14CC30minNov 9, 2009
- 9. SfiziDavid makes a series of foods called sfizi: These are smaller bites that can be enjoyed on their own or put together in a big antipasto spread.TV-14CC30minNov 16, 2009
- 10. The Chestnut HarvestAutumn is chestnut season in Tuscany. David finds out everything you'd ever want to know about chestnuts, from the very unusual way in which they are harvested, to how versatile and nutritious they are.TV-14CC30minNov 23, 2009
- 11. AlchemyDavid Rocco visits an organic farm and explores how simple ingredients can make magical meals, including a pasta fresca and a zabaglione dessert.TV-14CC30minNov 30, 2009
- 12. The HuntDavid goes out with a group of hunters and then prepares dishes with the meat. David also befriends his neighbours who have their own gourmet mens cooking club that meets once a month to cook macho dishes.TV-14CC30minDec 7, 2009
- 13. VinegarDavid travels to the Tuscan town of Volpaia to see how fine vinegar is made and cooks with it.TV-14CC30minDec 14, 2009
David Rocco's Dolce Vita
David Rocco's Dolce Vita is a television show hosted by David Rocco. The show is shot on location in and around the cities and countrysides of Italy, following the cultural, social, and culinary escapades of David and his friends. Besides cooking, the show explores the Italian ways of life and ways of food in this culture exposé. David and his wife Nina traipse around Florence and Sicily, cooking dinner for friends, checking out local hot spots, and living the sweet life. The recipes that David makes are generally easy to follow, classic Italian dishes. The whole concept behind the cooking aspect of the program is that good cooking doesn't have to be difficult. The dishes he makes are always elegant and impressive, but simple and quick. Some episodes deal with thematic recipes, such as "The Hunt for Funghi". Other episodes include "The Party", "Boy's Night Out", and "Rocco and the City".
Creators and cast
- Created by
- David Rocco
- Cast
- David Rocco
Maturity rating
TV-14Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
German, English
Where to watch
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