Gino's Italian Family Adventure
2021– · ITV1 · 30 min · 1 season
S01E07 · A Festive Feast
Sat, 25 Dec, 5:30 am
In the Christmas episode the whole family gather on the island of Sardinia for a long overdue festive celebration. Gino pulls out all the stops to give his mother-in-law, Elizabeth, an Italian festive feast to remember. First off, a boat trip to the stunning Maddalena Island off Sardinia's northern coast. It was here in the early 1800's that Admiral Nelson set up a naval base to fight Napoleon. The family head to the beach for lunch where they cook up arragosta alla Catalana using some of the area's finest lobster. Back on the mainland, Gino wants everything to be perfect for their summertime festive feast. At Villa D'Acampo he gets his sons, Luciano and Rocco, digging a pit in the sweltering heat to roast a suckling pig, Sardinia's answer to turkey. Jessica, Mia and Elizabeth learn to make pane coccoi , traditional Sardinian festive decorations made from bread. Meanwhile, in the kitchen, Gino prepares some fantastico roast potatoes with peppers and, to please the in-laws, some sweet and spicy Brussels sprouts.
About
Gino D'Acampo is back in his beloved Italy, but this time he is joined by his wife Jess and their three children, as he takes his family to explore the hidden gems of Sardinia and the very best of Southern Italy.
Gino wants his British born and bred bambinos to discover their Italian roots and where his passion for food began. He takes them on a journey from the Mediterranean island of Sardinia to his crazy hometown, Naples and from the stunning Cilento coast to rustic Calabria and sun-soaked Puglia. Along the way immersing them in the Italian way of life and cooking up some of his favourite family recipes.
This is a tour of all that Gino loves most dearly about Southern Italy - its food, culture and stunning locations. Gino's children visit Sardinia every summer on holiday, but the family rarely ventures further and Gino is determined to plunge them into the real Italy and embrace their heritage, as he leads them on a series of surprising trips that bring them closer to each other and to the wonderful food he loves.
Episodes
- E01
Family in Sardinia
Tue, 9 Nov· 30 minGino and his wife and children explore the hidden gems of eastern Sardinia, lunching on a secluded beach before heading into the mountains to experience the life of a shepherd.
- E02
Rocco in Naples
Tue, 23 Nov· 30 minGino D'Acampo and his son Rocco head to bustling Naples for a trip down memory lane. They also discover the incredible street food the city has to offer, and Gino cooks up one of his mother's favourite recipes.
- E03
Luciano in Calabria
Tue, 30 Nov· 30 minGino and son Luciano travel to rustic Calabria. They head out on a traditional swordfishing boat, and Gino puts his son to work on a farm.
- E04
Mia in Northern Sardinia
Tue, 7 Dec· 30 minGino D'Acampo continues his quest to explore the roots of his passion for food, heading to Gallura in northern Sardinia with his daughter to discover local traditions and recipes handed down through the generations.
- E05
The In-Laws in Cilento Coast
Tue, 21 Dec· 30 minGino takes his in-laws Elizabeth and Malcolm to explore the beautiful Cilento Coast and discover the locals' secret to a long and healthy life.
- E06
Jess in Puglia
Wed, 22 Dec· 30 minGino D'Acampo explores the roots of his passion for food, rediscovering the places and the flavours that shaped him and inspired him to become a chef. This time, he takes his wife Jess on a romantic getaway to Puglia. They visit the picturesque `village of love", before Gino cooks up a very special meal at a stunning masseria.
- E07
A Festive Feast
Sat, 25 Dec· 30 minIn the Christmas episode the whole family gather on the island of Sardinia for a long overdue festive celebration. Gino pulls out all the stops to give his mother-in-law, Elizabeth, an Italian festive feast to remember. First off, a boat trip to the stunning Maddalena Island off Sardinia's northern coast. It was here in the early 1800's that Admiral Nelson set up a naval base to fight Napoleon. The family head to the beach for lunch where they cook up arragosta alla Catalana using some of the area's finest lobster. Back on the mainland, Gino wants everything to be perfect for their summertime festive feast. At Villa D'Acampo he gets his sons, Luciano and Rocco, digging a pit in the sweltering heat to roast a suckling pig, Sardinia's answer to turkey. Jessica, Mia and Elizabeth learn to make pane coccoi , traditional Sardinian festive decorations made from bread. Meanwhile, in the kitchen, Gino prepares some fantastico roast potatoes with peppers and, to please the in-laws, some sweet and spicy Brussels sprouts.
Cast
Gino D'Acampo
Gino D'Acampo