Episode 41 : The Art of Dolce Far Niente with Sophie Minchilli
This week I share a fun conversation with the Author Sophie Minchilli and her book: The Sweetness of Doing Nothing: Live Life the Italian Way with Dolce Far Niente.
We discuss the good life in Rome, discovering her path to becoming a professional pasta eater, slowing down and enjoying the details of life, how to make the perfect Carbonara, and taking the time to write her book, ‘The Sweetness of Doing Nothing’ that was released earlier in 2021.
Photo Permission / Sophie Minchilli
“Dolce Far Niente is about living in the present - savouring every moment as if it's the last - while remembering that life truly is beautiful. Let's never forget that" - Sophie Minchilli
Shownotes:
Visit for Books and Food Tours: Rome with Sophie
Instagram: @sminchilli
Read: The Sweetness of Doing Nothing: Live Life the Italian Way with Dolce Far Niente by Sophie Minchilli
Sophie’s Favourite Caffe in Trastevere (podcast mention) - Bar San Calisto
Visit Sophie’s Mum, Food Writer - Elizabeth Minchilli for Books and Food tours: Elizabeth Minchilli
(Photo Above - with Permission / Sophie Minchilli)
Trastevere in Rome…One of Sophie’s favourite places for a day of Dolce Far Niente / Michelle Johnston
Music Composed by Richard Johnston
Just a light lunch…. Carbonara made with Pancetta, no cheek of the pig at the local supermarket. Still so tasty using pancetta, and a great homage to Italian Food that it is simple to make, with little ingredients.
Salute to to Roman Cuisine…..