Sunday, August 28, 2011

If you can't say anything nice...

If you can't say anything nice...
If You Can't Say Anything Nice...:AROMA CUCINA
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When the food is good, who needs gimmicks? Apparently some lose confidence and compensate with distractions. DON'T pull that on me! Not at dinner time!



Sunday, August 21, 2011

And the winner is...

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Grumble, grumble (Italian translation: brontolare, brontolare...). We lost by ONE point. And it apparently was the archery score that sealed our fate. Auguri to del Borgo for their win! This afternoon is the corteo, an intense medieval parade where all 3 riones strut their stuff and declare a close to the week long festa. Today we are in the midst of a heat wave, and I am desperately hoping that I will be a peasant, instead of nobilita', thereby forgoing multiple layers of vestiti. Wish me luck.
And the winner is...

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Montone, the Palio and A Waiting Game

Montone, the Palio and A Waiting Game

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The winner will be announced late this evening in the piazza. Stay tuned! In the meantime, the del Verziere taverna & cantina will keep the masses satiated.


In the News

In the News : AROMA CUCINA

What a week!

Friday, August 19, 2011

Montone: In the service of Dionysus

Montone: In the service of Dionysus
Montone Festa Heats Up! -AROMA CUCINA
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We're talking a Cecile B. DeMille production with a Fellini edge. Beautiful women, burly soliders, nudity, rape, drama, battle scenes. Mamma mia, all in the service of Dionysus!



Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Montone Marathon: Day 2 of Donazione della Santa Spina

Montone Marathon: Day 2 of Donazione della Santa Spina
Montone Marathon: Festa Day 2-AROMA CUCINA http://bit.ly/pPjtUr
Trumpets, drums, archery, medieval reenactments. Le sfida e iniziata: The challenge is on...with the three riones competing for the Pallio. Stay tuned!

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Montone in Festa!

Montone in Festa!
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A week long festa of medieval pageantry not to be missed! Have dinner al fresco at one of the outdoor tavernas, and then go see a 'spectaculo' (outdoor theatre reenactments of medieval life). The efforts put forth by the Montonese is extraordinary. Bravo Montone!



Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Authentic Montone Mexican

Authentic Montone Mexican
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Start with rooftop Marguritas at sunset, and end with a delicious Mexican feast in la cucina. Mexico meets Umbria! Mamma mia! Ole!


Friday, August 5, 2011

Summer Fantasy on Maggiore Island: AROMA CUCINA for Honest Cooking

The perfect al fresco summer lunch on Lago Tresimano in Umbria. Fun getting there, fun eating, and fun getting back.

When to Eat A Caprese Salad

When to Eat A Caprese Salad
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Nuf said. Now eat the damn thing! Buon'apetito!

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Roasted Quail & Spiced Peaches: A Recipe from the Gods

Roasted Quail & Spiced Peaches: A Recipe from the Gods
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Creativity combined with what's on hand. You're never alone in the kitchen. And while you're at it, sing the chili siren song if the mood calls for it!