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Sun dried Tomatoes

Tomato Passata sauce, part 1

Tomato Passata sauce, part 2

What a disaster.

Paccheri with Amatriciana fish

Paccheri with Amatriciana fish

 

 

Once upon a time in the hills of Umbria there was  a “young” lady called Simona who every springtime worked very hard on her land preparing it for her  vegetable plants .This year she planted many things including: 6 cucumbers plants, 10 zucchini 9 eggplants and 80 tomato plants. She [...]

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Una bella SAGRA

Spaghetti from Gragnano cooked in Amalfi’s lemon zest, fresh squid and Bottarga

Spaghetti from Gragnano cooked in Amalfi’s lemon zest, fresh squid and Bottarga

 

 

It’s official, the summer is over  I’m not saying this because the constant forty degrees temperature has finally dropped here in Umbria, nor do I say this because there is ONE cloud in the sky, but because Ladies and Gentlemen, the swimming pool in Allerona [...]

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The judgment panel.

Paccheri pasta with a monk fish and zucchini sauce, squid ink and thyme

Paccheri pasta with a monkfish and zucchini sauce, squid ink and thyme

 

 

I know it’s been a while since my last update so I thought I’d better give you some news of what’s been happening here.

Thankfully my pans have been  constantly bubbling away on the cooker and my remaining free time has been spent in the vegetable garden making sure  my [...]

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A foodie experience

Wild fennel foam and Baccalà

Wild fennel foam and Baccalà

 

 

Ciao  thought I’d keep you updated on a few things that are happening here in  Umbria and specifically in my little farm house.

Firstly ,after having to deprive our goat Hilda  of the company of two out of three of  her room mates ( the chickens ), we  decided to take on another two chicks [...]

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WINE AND FOOD TOURS

 WINE AND FOOD TOURS

If you have some time free during your stay in Umbria, why not visit some of the best local Cantine (wine estates) in the Orvieto area for a tour, a wine tasting and the chance to buy some of your favourite wines.

 

 

You can also visit  the best cheese makers of [...]

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PRIVATE CHEF

ITALIAN PRIVATE CHEF

 

For special occasions, parties or simply for the pleasure of having someone cooking for you, you can  have an Italian Private Chef come to your house to prepare and cook a special meal.

I will also be happy to discuss and choose a menu with you, and to recommend [...]

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Ready for action!!

Lasagna shape pasta with tin sardines and fresh fennel

Lasagna shape pasta with tin sardines and fresh fennel

 

 

After almost ten days I am finally feeling better. I’ve had a bad dose of flu, but for this year ,at least, it’s over. That’s because ( fingers crossed), I happen to be sick only once a year and when it happens it is always such a nightmare for [...]

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Spinning around..

Bruschetta Ricotta Scante and chopped tomato

Bruschetta Ricotta Scante and chopped tomato

 

 

Exercising and playing a sport gives you a wonderful healthy feeling, taking  time off to take care of yourself works wonders and also, if like me ,you love food, it can help burn off those extra calories. But it doesn’t end there.

Twice a week I try to attend a spinning [...]

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A holiday is always a holiday!!

chocolate ice cream with a cappuccino cream

 

 

So , let’s talk about the weather again . After the spring coming in like a Lion ,it’s definitely going out like a Lamb. I was so ready for the summer that I decided to make some ice-cream. Always the optimist…. Because of the unusual warmth before [...]

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In the name of art.

Risotto with Oysters and Spumante wine

Risotto with Oysters and Spumante wine

 

 

Yes, it`s the sort of  dish you dream of, Risotto with Oysters and Spumante wine (Italian version of Champagne)!! Mamma mia  What Bliss!!!!!!!! And what , I can hear you say,were you  and Nick celebrating ,well the answer is NIENTE !(NOTHING!) We were just making the most of a [...]

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The beauty of a Sunday Lunch.

Tomato jelly with parmesan mousse and pumpkin seeds.

Tomato jelly with parmesan mousse and pumpkin seeds.

 

 

Unfortunately Sunday was not particularly warm, so although the Supper Club started with an aperitif in the garden we decided to continue on the large table in the house. As a surprise for my guests I planned to greet them on their arrival with a small glass of tomato jelly with parmesan [...]

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Not guilty.

cooked wild garlic

cooked wild garlic

 

 

As I have said before, Italians love to use two topics to start a conversation:  the weather and food. To prove this point  I want you to know that, first, here in Umbria, it`s finally pouring with rain and second , just before the start of this storm Nick and I were able to recognize and [...]

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Look out ,Orvieto!

Parmigiana

Parmigiana

 

 

“We are a group of girls” she said ,” do you think we could come to you for a cooking class?” Victoria was the girl I meet first by email ,her job was to organize this BIG cooking class for 24 girls from the UK,Hong Kong, New York, Austrailia, Dubai and Sweden!! “We are [...]

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”Nothing ventured ,nothing gained “

Essence

Essence

 

 

Two months ago I was asked by my friend  Velia if I would like to enter the Risate e Risotti  cooking competition for food bloggers .  The idea of the competition was to create a dish using rice as the main ingredient and to send in a photo of your creation.

The event is [...]

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All work and no play.....

pork tenderloin baked in a salt crust

pork tenderloin baked in a salt crust

 

 

Hello, yes I am alive! To give you an idea of ​​what has been happening here over the last few weeks, I’ve made a short list :

1. Preparing the soil for this summer’s vegetable garden  ( very hard work with a rotovator , best left to Nick) [...]

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