Drums, Flags & Sausage: Festa in Montone!

Drums, Flags & Sausage: Festa in Montone!

Drums, Flags & Sausage: Festa in Montone – AROMA CUCINA

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Ferragosto! No rest for the weary here in Montone. In this little medieval village we work like dogs so all can come and party hearty!  Let the games begin, and may the best team win the palio. In bocca al lupo!

Water, Water Everywhere and All of It to Drink: Bring Back the Town Wells

Water, Water Everywhere and All of It to Drink: Bring Back the Town Wells

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Medieval sustainability? It’s the deal of the century where you responsibly meet your fellow villagers at the well. What’s wrong with that?  If you’re Italian, you’ll have reason to complain…

Summer Elegant Italian Parmigiana: AROMA CUCINA

Summer Elegant Italian Parmigiana

Summer Elegant Italian Parmigiana: AROMA CUCINA

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This is actually one of my favorite summer dishes, meant to be served at room temp, and with a cold crisp glass of white wine (ours was Verdicchio from Le Marche, a perfect match!).

Wine Philosopher: Paolo Rodaro

Wine Philosopher: Paolo Rodaro

Wine Philosopher: Paolo Rodaro – AROMA CUCINA

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The man has what to say about wine, and he keeps it simple and concise, because his wines rock! Rodaro is a vineyard in Friuli, so of course, his whites are amazing, but his reds were most surprising, especially to an audience of Umbrian residents, where reds generally rule. Thanks to Patrick for hosting this amazing winemaker!

Linguine & The Art of Vongole

Linguine & The Art of Vongole

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To do it right is indeed an art, and who knew there are cooking and eating rules to be followed. Eat like an Italian at the seaside.  There is nothing better!

Pickled Everything!

Pickled Everything!
Pickled Everything! - AROMA CUCINA
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Here’s a fast, easy way to pickle your excess garden bounty.  You can experiment in small batches and use them in unexpected ways.  Have fun!

The Mad Men of Le Forna: AROMA CUCINA

The Mad Men of Le Forna

The Mad Men of Le Forna:  AROMA CUCINA

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Enjoy our introduction to the cast of characters that inhabit our hood (Le Forna) on Ponza.  It is a unique world guaranteed to capture the hearts and stomachs of all who make the effort to visit this wonderful Mediterranean secret hideaway.  A place to ‘mangia bene’.