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Francesco Mattana: "Peanut butter and jam. I'm sorry!"

Born in Sardinia and now based in London, Francesco reveals what sparked a social media journey to millions of followers and why a simple spaghetti became his most-watched video.

Chef, social media sensation, and author Francesco Mattana joins Matt Tebbutt as he rummages through his shopping basket.

Born in Sardinia and now based in London, Francesco reveals how sharing staff food at a Jamie Oliver restaurant sparked a social media journey to millions of followers, and why a simple spaghetti with just five ingredients became his most-watched video.

Francesco takes us on a tour of a traditional Sardinian feast — from dangerously strong local red wine and crispy music paper bread and deep-fried ravioli. Meanwhile, he admits to a 'very un-Italian' obsession with crunchy peanut butter and a specific chocolate treat that brings out his inner child.

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