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Monthly Archives: October 2013
Marche is (actually ARE ) Good !
There was much talk on facebook (and in real life too naturally) of the Marche in New York City recently, via a programme called “Marche Is Good” — a month long October celebration of this Region of Italy’s bounty (http://www.marcheisgood.com/ and http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/10/prweb11175654.htm) and … Continue reading
Roman Rooftops in October and La Grande Bellezza
This isn’t a post about food, not as such. I do think, however, that images that ‘feed’ one’s eyes and soul often have a way of eventually inspiring menus in the kitchen. The mild weather in Rome during October, with … Continue reading
Fattoria di Fiorano and its Shops (3)
Chef Sara Bugiada allowed us a glimpse of her prep work in the kitchen, before escorting us to the farm’s two little shops. Flowers in a vase – the ultimate kitchen accent piece. Sara explained to us how all … Continue reading
Posted in Travel and Tales, Uncategorized
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Dairy, Fattoria Fiorano, honey, olive oil, ricotta, Sara Bugiada, Shops, Vegetables
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Fattoria di Fiorano – A bevy of country bounty (2)
The Fattoria di Fiorano is on Via di Fioranello which links the modern Appia to Via dell’Ardeatina – I consider it to be one of the most beautiful roads this side of Rome’s infamous Ring Road (Grande Raccordo Anulare, GRA) … Continue reading
Posted in Travel and Tales, Uncategorized
Tagged Albiera, Alessia Antinori, Allegra, Fattoria diFiorano, picnic areas, pomegranate, quince, Via Appia Antica, Via di Fioranello
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The Flowers of Fiorano – Background (1)
Until 1960 when Fiumicino took over, Ciampino Airport was the main hub for travel to Rome in an age where aeroplanes were still fitted out with propellers. My widowed mother used to work at Ciampino Airport for Scandinavia’s SAS airline … Continue reading
Egg Pasta Squares and Peas – Quadrucci con i Piselli
Despite what non-bloggers may think, meeting people through the virtual world of blogs can be a very engaging occupation and though perforce vicarious and ‘loose’ as experience goes, it is not without rules of etiquette and social intercourse. It is … Continue reading