The highly anticipated second season of Stanley Tucci's Emmy-winning travel series "Searching for Italy" premiered on CNN this past Sunday with a trip to Venice, where the Italian American actor sampled produce, strolled along the canals, and learned about the converging culinary influences of the "Floating City." Tucci's fascination for the diverse customs and dishes of his homeland — coupled with the gorgeous scenery captured on the show — has been a recipe for popularity thus far.

And fans will get to see the elegant gastronome exploring other regions of the Bel Paese on Sunday nights to come. Evidently, Tucci is having just as much fun behind the scenes as he appears to be having on-screen. The actor shared a sneak peek of an upcoming episode on Instagram yesterday, in which he marvels at a bounty of ingredients that sum up the cuisine of the southern coastal region of Puglia.