Italian Soups: Stock, Broth... or Water?
In my cooking classes and private dinners here in Umbria, my students & clients are always shocked to hear that the main ingredient in my soups is, well.... good old-fashioned pipe stock.......
View ArticleThe Rite of Winter in Umbria: La Spolpatura!
Nothing makes an Umbrian's eyes light up like hearing that there is going to be a pig roast! And I'm not talking about throwing a few ribs on the grill... this is a full head to tail operation! Every...
View ArticleWeekend Escape: Naples & Pozzuoli (part 1)
Naples is not for first time visitors to Italy. Even I have been wanting to visit Bella Napoli, home of the only real pizza (in my opinion) for a very long time, but, we all know the stories about...
View ArticleWeekend Escape: Naples & Pozzuoli (part 2)
Finally on to Naples! Now I have heard 2 versions... one that it is a chaotic, dirty, crime-ridden mess, and two that it is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy.... obviously I will have to see...
View ArticleSpring Tour USA 2016!
As some of you already know we are planning our big US Tour! In each city we will be holding private dinners, Terre Margaritelli wine tastings, Trampetti olive oil tastings, cooking classes and much...
View ArticleSpring Tour USA 2016 - Events Schedule
Seattle Events February 5-12 Feb 5 - Delaurenti - Trampetti Olive Oil Tasting, from 1:00 - 6:00 Feb 6 - The Shop Agora - Terre Margaritelli wine & Trampetti Olive Oil Tasting, from 2:00 - 6:00 Feb...
View ArticleVia Umbria in DC for the Holidays!
A return trip to our friends at Via Umbria in Georgetown, Washington DC is in the works! We will be holding cooking classes, tastings and dinners and we hope to see you there! Here our dates, please...
View Article10 Years of Good Times...
10 years ago today I landed in Italy. 10 years ago nothing was open on Sundays. Now, not only is the supermarket in my little village open on Sunday mornings, but I can even find sushi (crappy sushi,...
View ArticleMy job interview with Salvatore Denaro
10 years and a few weeks ago I walked into a crazy little restaurant in Foligno and asked if I could work in the kitchen. I was immediately turned down (young American girl, obviously I don't know how...
View ArticleTiming is Everything....
So, many of you have been wondering what I have been doing over the past three months as I have obviously not been in Umbria! Well, the definitive answer is that no, I have not moved back to the...
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