: Tension arises when Amy's sister, Zora, brings up the topic of children. While Amy isn't sure she's ready, Lino is grappling with his own sadness over his estranged relationship with his father back in Italy.
In a literal sense, bitter almonds (unlike the sweet ones we snack on) contain high levels of . [S1E4] Bitter Almonds
: They are used sparingly in items like marzipan or amaretto cookies but must be cooked or processed to destroy the toxins. : Tension arises when Amy's sister, Zora, brings
: Amy is offered a promotion at her gallery to manage artists, but she feels conflicted because it leaves her less time for her own art. Simultaneously, she is offered a lower-paying but more creatively fulfilling role at an art center run by Antonio Russo. : They are used sparingly in items like
: Sharp-eyed viewers on IMDb noted a "cardinal sin" of Italian cooking at the 42-minute mark: Amy breaks her spaghetti three times before putting it in the pot—something no spouse of an Italian chef would likely do.
: The couple searches for Antonio Russo to deliver a gift sent by his cousin in Sicily—a gesture that highlights the deep, lingering ties to Lino's homeland.