Autumnis the peak seasonfor theprecioustrufflestubers. Umbriais the largesttruffleproducerin ItalyandmanyallegedlyPiedmontesetruffleshave been growingunder Umbriantrees. It is an unforgettable experience to accompanyatruffle hunterandhis dogin the search forthe covetedtubers.
When autumn is coloring the woods of Umbria and when you can hear the echo of the hunters calling from hill to hill itishighseasonforthetypicalautumndishes.AndMammaOrnellais in top form in her kitchen atLaRogaia! Here are a fewsamples fromher cuisine...
Every town and village in Italy has its own festival, which often goes back to centuries-old traditions. While at the famous "Palio di Siena" horse and rider are racing around the Campo, in Passignano sul Trasimeno young men are rowing in old-style wooden boats at the "Palio delle Barche". And in our village of Castel Rigone, the "barbarians" go wild ...
On our tour to the „Hidden treasures of Perugia“ today we will take you to the outstanding museum for stained-glass works. It is not only a museum but a manufactury for painted glass run by the family Moretti-Caselli for more than five generations. The youngest glass painter in the family, the charming Maddalena Forenza, and our daughter Aurora will show you around.
Forsome deliciousspringdishesour cookOrnelladoes not go tothe supermarket togetthe ingredients. No, shegrabs awicker basketand goes to thegreenmeadows aroundLaRogaia. There shegatherswithenthusiasm"erba". I beg your pardon?That isthe Italian word forgrass! Shall we eat grass? "Macerto!" Ornellareplieswith a laugh.Anda few hourslater, whenwe sitat the table andeat, weunderstand whyit paysto "eat grass in Umbria".
Late deal offer for the cooking class April 13 to 20, 2019: EUR 200 off regular price
A few days ago, Ornella came in by in surprise. And since it was lunchtime, we decided to cook together. She got out of her car a big basket of artichokes that she had just bought at the market. "Little power packages," she said. Then we went to the preparation and a little later we had two simple, delicious dishes on the table, which we want to share with you.
Now is the time of citrus fruits and as every year we have just received two large boxes of organic lemons from Apulia. We are happy to tell you what we do with them ...
Perugia is home of some of the most interesting museums and art collections in Italy. In the coming weeks we will take you on a tour to some of these outstanding places to visit in Perugia. We will introduce you not only to the main sights but also to some hidden treasures. The first stop on our virtual city tour is the "Palazzo Baldeschi", presented to you by our daughter Aurora.
