Hello listeners of the off menu podcast. It is Ed Gamble here from the off menu podcast.

I have a very exciting announcement. I have written my first ever book. I am absolutely

over the moon to announce this. I'm very, very proud of it. Of course, what else could

I write a book about? But food. My book is all about food. My life in food. How greedy

I am. What a greedy little boy I was. What a greedy adult I am. I think it's very funny.

I'm very proud of it. The book is called Glutton, the multicore's life of a very greedy boy.

And it's coming out this October, but it is available to preorder now wherever you

preorder books from. And if you like my signature, I've done some signed copies which are exclusively

available from Waterstones. But go and preorder your copy of Glutton, the multicore's life

of the very greedy boy. Now, please.

Today's episode of the off menu podcast is brought to you by Bir Meretti.

I know fanatically Italian quality longer, Ed. Don't you know? I should know. I live in Italy.

Yes, you didn't know. Listen, and James has moved to Italy specifically because of his

favourite beer, Bir Meretti. James, tell me about what life is like in Italy.

Ah, so much has happened in Italy. Ed, people think that Italy is all about the ancient

times. The coder's theorem, the, er, the world cup 1990. But it's not about that anymore.

Is it now about the present thanks to Bir Meretti, letaliana or Teddica?

I heard James that in Italy, you take the time to stop and make the most of the moments

that matter because life tastes better when it's enjoyed with a few simple ingredients.

Great food. Great food. Great beer. Great company. Great company. Yeah, you preempted

me there. Also, James, what happens if you're in Italy and you don't necessarily want

to drink alcohol? How do you get that lovely taste? Or Bonziorno, Ed. Here's how we get

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