: 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.
: 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. [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
In a literal sense, bitter almonds (unlike the sweet ones we snack on) contain high levels of . : They are used sparingly in items like
: When processed by gut bacteria, they produce hydrogen cyanide , a deadly poison. Because of this, selling raw bitter almonds is illegal in some places, like Australia.