(segue versione italiana) By way of introduction to these short notes on edible weeds, readers must be told that I know practically nothing about them. I have therefore taken the following excerpts from two books that I recently bought in the hope of some enlightenment: the pocket Collins Gem Food for Free and the lovingly […]
Archives for Maggio 2009
Panzanella: “Waste Not, Want Not”…Why Not?
“Waste not, want not.” Whether times are good or bad, through thick and thin, this has be the best, simplest, most deliscious and ecological recipe in the world. With a zillion possibles variations, start getting creative: rub garlic on the bread, use feta cheese instead of mozzarella, add onions… uh oh, my mouth is already […]
Ancient Traditions: To Bee or Not to Bee – Sweet Liquid Gold of the Sannio
[slideshow=43] cliccare quì per leggere in italiano Coming Soon – A Savour the Sannio Culinary Adventure The Sannio is renowned for its excellent honey. Graced with fertile land and temperate climate, the meadows and heirloom orchards of the Beneventano provide an ideal environment for busy honey bees. It comes as no surprise therefore that the […]
Antiche Tradizioni: Conosciamo le Api ed il Loro Dolce Oro Liquido
[slideshow=43] Una Gustosa Avventura con Savour the Sannio Click here for English version Il Sannio è noto per il suo miele di qualità: le api trovano ancora in questa regione ampie campagne e paesaggi arricchiti da colline, montagne, orti e frutteti. Non sorprende che questo ricco ambiente regali un prodotto ottimo e vario. La vita […]
The Abbey in the Cave / l’Abbazia nella Cava
[slideshow=41] See Italian Notebook article on the web (di seguito testo italiano) “This is Don Gennaro, the exorcist for southern Italy.” I found myself shaking hands with a short, jovial man who looked to me like Friar Tuck. But after a day full of wonders, should this have come as a surprise? The Benedictine Abbey […]
Knead to Know: An Ancient Traditions Tour
[slideshow=35] Description of a bread-making class. Things started off well right from the start; the air was crystal clear for the first time after a winter of unending fog and rain. Brilliant blue skies accompanied our four guests – Leslie, Ted, Donna and Ken – on their way to Sant’Agata de’ Goti which awaited them […]
As Seen in…. South of Rome by Karen Landes
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 Terre di Conca Remember a few weeks back when I posted about Savour the Sannio’s Black Pig Event? Well it went off this past weekend. And despite ugly weather at Terre di Conca, we enjoyed ourselves immensely. The restored casale is gorgeous. Thick stone rooms are warmed with decadent textiles and […]
As Seen in…In Rome Now by Joie Davidow
The Sannio Experts: American Barbara Goldfield and her Italian husband Federico Studer, are welcoming, friendly people who live in the Sannio and know its history and its secrets. They are a vital resource to anyone who wants to visit the Sannio, and indispensible to those who don’t feel comfortable speaking Italian. They will plan an […]