Two Greedy Italians Series 2 -

: Their trip to Liguria explores the concept of "the beautiful figure"—the social pressure to present one's best self—and how this impacts the rituals of eating in fashionable ports like Portofino.

The series and its accompanying cookbook, , emphasize Carluccio’s "MOF-MOF" philosophy: M inimum o f f uss, m aximum o f f lavour. Two Greedy Italians Series 2

: A classic Roman staple featuring guanciale (or bacon), chili, and tomato sauce. : Their trip to Liguria explores the concept

: In Lazio, they look at the evolving role of the Italian man, from traditional pasta-eating competitions to the modern kitchen. Iconic Dishes from the Series : In Lazio, they look at the evolving

: In the Alps, they examine the Lombard skill of "arranging" or "making do". This involves hunting and foraging to create complex meals from limited mountain resources, a testament to Italian culinary resilience.

: Hearty buckwheat pasta with potatoes and Swiss chard from the mountain regions.

In of the BBC’s Two Greedy Italians , titled Still Hungry , Antonio Carluccio and Gennaro Contaldo move beyond simple nostalgia to explore how modern social changes—like the role of men, the loss of large families, and the pressure of "making do"—have reshaped Italy’s food culture. The Core Themes