The Torta di Pasqua Umbra is a traditional recipe from Umbria. In every family there is somebody, young or old, male or female, that will make sure to bake enough of them for the Easter breakfast for you, the relatives and the neighbour.s It’s a rich and tasty cheese bread that goes well with all …
Marco makes a mean lasagna. He only had to make it once for my family before everyone started requesting it every Christmas. Recently, we got slew of requests asking for the recipe.
It’s Fall, y’all. Soup season is officially here. Time to get cozy. Zuppa alla Frantoiana, aka the olive maker’s soup, is everything you want in a veggie stew. It’s hearty, creamy, and packed full of nutritious autumn veggies.
This recipe packs a lot of flavor and will hit your palate with an unforgettable richness. Pasta alla Norma is the perfect late summer dish, when eggplants are at their peak.
These skillet roasted tomatoes are spicy, jammy, & full of umami. This recipe is from our friends Filippo & Katy, who live on the mountain next to ours.
Panzanella is a centuries-old recipe that dates back to the Middle Ages. It’s the perfect combination of fresh, crisp summer vegetables, tangy vinegar, and herbaceous, grassy olive oil. It was so beloved that it was enshrined by the Florentine Renaissance painter Agnolo di Cosimo’s poem ” Il lode delle cipolle,” or “An ode to onions.” …
Spring is for artichokes One of the aspects of Italian cuisine which I truly love is seasonal eating. Yes, we live in a world where one can find whatever their heart desires at any time of year. However, in this country, there remains an emphasis on seasonality. When I think of summer, I think of …
What is Wild Asparagus? It’s nature’s bounty, and it’s just like it sounds – asparagus that grows wild. No tilling, planting, or watering required! Wild asparagus (asparagi selvatici in Italian) is a perennial flowering plant, and the early shoots are what we use as a spring vegetable. In this post we’re going to discuss foraging …
Porchetta is a traditional street food with an old history. It comes primarily from the central part of Italy. Every town here in Umbria has its secret recipe, and every recipe has its cult followers. Opinions are strong, and comparisons among partisans are sometimes harsh. There’s even a local festival here in Umbria called “Porchettiamo,” …
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