NOVEMBER 4, 2012 3:56AM

From Vine to Glass: The Grape Harvest Photos

 

Photos of the wine harvest la vendemmia in Morra d'Alba (Le Marche) at Azienda Giusti, our most favorite, passionate wine maker! 

From Vine to Glass:

The happiest wine maker in Le Marche, Giusti

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NOVEMBER 2, 2012 12:19PM

Pasta with Wild Chanterelle Mushrooms

 
This has been a stellar season for mushroom hunting, collecting kilos of funghi from the woods surrounding our farmhouse Jason has made countless dishes incorporating the wild mushrooms. And to top it all off Gaggi stopped by the other day with a basket full of chanterelle/… Read full post »
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OCTOBER 28, 2012 4:22AM

Festival Photos & Podcast from Italy is BACK! {How to Cook with Truffles}



After a summer hiatus, we are back chatting about life in Le Marche on their farm. This week: "What Grows Together Goes Together" Jason talks about cooking seasonally and shares a seasonal truffle recipe, answering the question: "How do you cook… Read full post »
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OCTOBER 26, 2012 4:30AM

How to Tour Italy Radio Show Interview



I just had my first radio interview!! It was on The How to Tour Italy Radio show and all about this beautiful region of Le Marche and recent fall festivals. The program is a dedicated resource where you can/… Read full post »
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OCTOBER 21, 2012 9:36AM

Hock the Family Silver for a Plate of Tagliatelle with White Truffles

 
The illusive white truffle is in season, found shaved over dishes all across the "Truffle Valley" we live in.  Travelers are enamored with truffles when they visit Le Marche in the fall and rightfully so with a price tag of 3,000 Euro a kilo. We recently served… Read full post »
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OCTOBER 15, 2012 4:30PM

Autumn's Apple Harvest: Apple Cinnamon Cake


 
I love fall's crisp cool nights, sweater weather & endless cups of tea. Along our property we collect crates of wild apples to make sweet desserts & compotes. Apple cinnamon cake is a easy & tasty way to enjoy Autumn's apple harvest - plus it's a… Read full post »
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OCTOBER 14, 2012 10:29AM

Luscious Pumpkin & Butternut Squash Soup with Steamed Mussels

pumpkin-butternut squash soup made at La Tavola Marche photo by MeaningofPie.com
Fall in a bowl - pumpkin or squash soup would make a perfect dish to add to your Thanksgiving dinner or lunch on a rainy day. Since you can cook it off a day… Read full post »
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OCTOBER 14, 2012 10:13AM

Butternut Squash Soup




Fall in a bowl - Butternut Squash Soup would make a perfect dish to add to your Thanksgiving dinner or lunch on a rainy day! It can be served day-of or is even better the next! Which makes it great for Thanksgiving since you can cook it off… Read full post »
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OCTOBER 12, 2012 11:00PM

Savory Radicchio and Prosciutto Crostini Topped with Sweet Syrupy Sapa



A fall favorite is the savory radicchio and prosciutto crostini topped with sweet syrupy sapa. This is a great example of balancing flavors: the fat of the prosciutto will cut the bitterness of the radicchio, while the sweet component, sapa will round out the flavor. To achieve
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OCTOBER 12, 2012 6:02AM

Poached Pears in Wine


A beautiful simple dessert absolutely perfect for a dinner party incorporating the flavors of fall. Use any red or rose you like or that bottle of wine that's been collecting dust in the back of your cupboard (you know the one) - it will work great in
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OCTOBER 11, 2012 7:35AM

Absolute Perfection: Poached Pears in Wine


A beautiful simple dessert absolutely perfect for a dinner party incorporating the flavors of fall. Use any red or rose you like or that bottle of wine that's been collecting dust in the back of your cupboard (you know the one) - it will work great… Read full post »
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OCTOBER 9, 2012 12:18PM

Preserving the Harvest: Braided Onions


Once you've picked your onions a great way to store them is by braiding them in clusters and hanging them in a cool dry dark place making them easily accessible. Just cut one or two down as needed for cooking during the winter. Onions are by far… Read full post »
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OCTOBER 8, 2012 5:06AM

Mushroom Hunting in the Hills of Le Marche + 3 Fall Funghi Recipes


A favorite fall pastime in Le Marche is mushroom hunting! It' a peaceful way to explore the woods and forest floor while foraging for dinner! This years conditions have been ideal for funghi and we have brought home kilos of porcini, russola, biette… Read full post »
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OCTOBER 5, 2012 6:19AM

Savory Radicchio and Prosciutto Crostini Topped with Sweet Syrupy Sapa



A fall favorite is the savory radicchio and prosciutto crostini topped with sweet syrupy sapa. This is a great example of balancing flavors: the fat of the prosciutto will cut the bitterness of the radicchio, while the sweet component, sapa will round out the flavor. To… Read full post »
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OCTOBER 3, 2012 4:39AM

Outright Divine: Porcini Risotto with Truffle Oil

This year the mushroom hunting has been prolific! Every couple days we head into the woods with the Good Doctor, Gaggi and bring home baskets full in no time! The weather conditions are just right...(A full blog post with photos to come!) So what better way to enjoy… Read full post »
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 10:55AM

Outright Divine: Porcini Risotto with Truffle Oil


This year the mushroom hunting has been prolific! Every couple days we head into the woods with the Good Doctor, Gaggi and bring home baskets full in no time! The weather conditions are just right...(A full blog post with photos to come!) So what better way to… Read full post »
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 11:42AM

Autumn's Apple Harvest: Apple Cinnamon Cake



 
I love fall's crisp cool nights, sweater weather & endless cups of tea. Along our property we collect crates of wild apples to make sweet desserts & compotes. Apple cinnamon cake is a easy & tasty way to enjoy… Read full post »
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2012 5:41AM

The Polenta Feast

You know it's fall when you smell polenta in Piobbico! 
The Annual Polenta Feast (sagra) in Piobbico has become a rite of autumn - the first weekend of September we gather with our fellow villagers and eat heavy bowls of golden coarse ground polenta that has been/… Read full post »
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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 7:19AM

Gourmet 3-Night Holiday, Autumn in Italy

 Crisp cool nights with the fireplace ablaze in a 300 year old stone farmhouse, trees colored red & burnt orange, fresh pressed olive oil & hearty vegetables from the garden - Autumn in Italy! Taste the flavors of fall in the Italian countryside at La Tavola Marche… Read full post »
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 6:00PM

Absolutely Addictive: Fried Anchovies & Sage



For those out there that think of anchovies as "bait" taste again!

The oily anchovies pair perfectly with the savory flavor of sage, dipped in a light batter and fried quickly until golden they are/… Read full post »
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 8:25AM

A Tomato Tasting



For a few weeks in late August/early September we serve a very special antipasto of heirloom tomatoes from our garden with a hunk of mozzarella di bufala and buttery extra virgin olive oil. It's off the charts amazing because when do you ever get to/… Read full post »
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SEPTEMBER 17, 2012 8:44AM

Grilled Eggplant, Fresh Mozzarella and Peppers with Capers

A staple of an Italian vegetable garden is eggplant/aubergines or melanzane - so of course we grow plenty! The plant and flowers are gorgeous, the only problem is, we're not huge fans of the veg. itself. I do like them stuffed like a little quiche or thinly cut/… Read full post »
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2012 6:34AM

Absolutely Addictive: Fried Anchovies & Sage


For those out there that think of anchovies as "bait" taste again!

The oily anchovies pair perfectly with the savory flavor of sage, dipped in a light batter and fried quickly until golden they are absolutely addictive & perfect with a glass of white wine before/… Read full post »
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SEPTEMBER 15, 2012 8:42AM

Classic Italian Ragu: Age-old, Tried & True

Classic Italian Ragu, everyone has their favorite, a family recipe passed down scribbled on scratch paper. "No one made it like Grandma" - well until now! Here's our classic ragu (meat & tomato) sauce that is easy & delicious, perfect for spaghetti, lasagna, tagliatelle .... the list… Read full post »
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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012 2:31AM

Classic Italian Ragu: Age-old, Tried & True


Classic Italian Ragu, everyone has their favorite, a family recipe passed down scribbled on scratch paper. "No one made it like Grandma" - well until now! Here's our classic ragu (meat & tomato) sauce that is easy & delicious, perfect for spaghetti, lasagna, tagliatelle .... the list/… Read full post »
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