by markus | Nov 1, 2024 | Cooking and typical food
A Journey from Tree to Table The crisp autumn air carries the sweet scent of freshly crushed olives as we embark on another exciting olive harvest season here at Agriturismo Case Graziani. Our 1600 olive trees, laden with ripe fruits, are ready to be transformed into...
by markus | Oct 1, 2024 | Cooking and typical food, Festivity
Immerse yourself in the rich flavors and traditions of Umbria at the annual Chestnut Festival in Piegaro Each autumn, the charming village of Piegaro, nestled in the heart of Umbria, comes alive with the vibrant colors of fall and the tantalizing aroma of roasted...
by markus | Jun 11, 2024 | Cooking and typical food
Imagine this: the sun sets over the tranquil waters of Lake Trasimeno, casting a golden glow on the rolling hills of Umbria. As the locals gather for a feast, a mouthwatering aroma fills the air. What could it be? It’s the legendary Carp in Porchetta, a dish...
by markus | Dec 20, 2022 | Cooking and typical food
One of the Italian Christmas cakes is the panettone that “rises and grows”. It is the evolved and industrial form of the many types of sweet bread that Italian regions used to produce at home and give to loved ones in the coldest and hottest holiday of the...
by markus | Dec 10, 2022 | Cooking and typical food, Festivity
This is a cake made with almonds, which is spiral- shaped and resembles a coiled up snake.The ingredients (except for the pine nuts) are mixed by hand in a bowl until a soft, smooth dough is obtained and it is then kneaded by hand and shaped to look like a coiled up...
by markus | Nov 24, 2022 | Cooking and typical food, Surroundings
Torta al testo is one of the many specialities of Umbrian gastronomy. It is very good and appetizing! Literally it means “Cake of the Tile” but a better translation could be “Bread of the Tile”. In some parts of Umbria, nearer to Tuscany it is also known as...
