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Kaatscast: the Catskills PodcastAuthor: Silver Hollow Audio
Kaatscast: the Catskills Podcast is a biweekly series featuring Catskills culture, history, sustainability, local interviews, literature, and the arts. Shows are hosted by Brett Barry and produced by Silver Hollow Audio, in the heart of the Catskills. Subscribe and experience what reviewers have called delightfully informative storytelling with great production quality. Voted Best Regional Podcast three years in a row. Episode archives, transcripts, and a robust search engine at kaatscast.com. Enjoy! Language: en-us Genres: Places & Travel, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Tasting Italy with Pogliani Select, Purveyors of Olive Oil & Balsamic
Episode 162
Tuesday, 10 February, 2026
In this episode, we visit Pogliani Select, purveyors of artisanal, estate‑grown olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars sourced directly from small family farms across Italy and Croatia. From the hills of Tuscany and the groves along the Adriatic to a tasting room in the Catskills, we explore how these Old‑World traditions travel across continents — and why the craft behind them matters.This conversation is part tasting, part education, and part journey into the people, places, and practices that shape truly exceptional oils and balsamics.What We Cover🫒 The origins of Pogliani Select and how they curate estate‑grown oils and balsamics🫒 What “estate‑grown” and “small‑batch” actually mean — and why they matter🫒 How to taste olive oil and balsamic like a pro🫒 Why the Catskills are a natural home for a Mediterranean tasting experience🫒 Stories from the Italian and Croatian producers behind the bottles🫒 How education shapes Pogliani Select’s mission as purveyors🫒 Tips for choosing and using high‑quality oils and balsamics at homeAbout Pogliani SelectPogliani Select partners directly with multi‑generation family farms, importing oils and balsamics that reflect place, tradition, and meticulous craft. Their mission blends purveying with educating — helping people understand not just what they’re tasting, but the heritage behind it.TakeawayThis episode is an invitation to slow down, taste with intention, and appreciate the craftsmanship behind oils and balsamics that carry centuries of tradition — now poured and shared in the Catskills.Cover image credit: Meigan Arnone
