Up before dawn to witness the birthing of twin parmigiano reggiano babies. This organic producer keeps it close. His hay, his cows, his milk, his product. #poggiocastro #roundhaybales #pavullo #emigliaromagna #zingermans #october2016 From Instagram
We were recently in the Aeolian Islands, surrounded by active volcanoes, delicious food and wine and wonderful friends at the table. What better way to reflect on the moment than sharing a poem? This soulful poem by Naomi Shihab Nye, was written in 1952 but feels eternal just like the volcanoes around …
Grapes can be poetic on or off the vine. These Sangiovese grapes will hang to dry until January when they become raisin like and the natural sugars are concentrated. At that point they will be pressed into oak barrels for Vin Santo. After 6 or 7 years, it will be …
Bistecca alla Fiorentina Doc. Cantinetta Rignana is nestled in the heart of Chianti grapevines. A rogue vine was trailing over my head. It’s a destination down a long dirt road, but worth it for sultry ravioli and fresh truffles and steak. If you’re going to eat meat, this is the …
This poem, written by Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, will forever remind me of the lemons found on the Amalfi Coast.
Why India? She is known as the noble land of mother India. equal to none. It’s not only that she is 5000 years old and very wise, she is intelligent and forward-thinking and has roots in some of the oldest food traditions that we draw upon today.
From our 2010 blog archives… but still just as sweet today! Also, check out this great video HERE from 2011 of our dear friend’s mother making this recipe for us! Per la frolla: (a sweet crust)3 1/2 c flour (use 3 and the other half if needed)1/2 c of butter1/2 c of sugar3 …
“Visiting Case Vecchie at the Anna Tasca Lanza Cooking School for the first time in 1998 was like coming home. The approach through the green rolling countryside left a deep impression, as some places in the world will do. Rural beauty softens the heart. There was a noticeable feeling of falling into a familiar place, yet knowingly seeing it for the first time.” — Peggy Markel of Peggy Markel’s Culinary Adventures
Colors can be seen at night by a full Amalfitana moon. Off to the nearby village of Praiano, suspended between the mountains and the sea, our mouths water as we approach a dimly lit piazza by the small sea port surrounded by cliffs.
Reposted from our files ~ from March 28, 2010. The story may not be new, but the love affair continues. Eventually we developed a trip with Zingerman’s and we now do a joint Culinary Adventure in Tuscany every October, which evolved from this encounter with a perfect sandwich. Join us and …