SOME PHOTOS AND VIDEOS OF OUR ANNUAL FALL GRAPE HARVEST! This year’s Vendemmia kicked off on September 19th, picking the red grapes to be used for rosato (rosé) to start. We do this with a direct press, meaning the juice does not have contact with the skins (referred to as maceration)—this is the difference between producing rosato versus rosso (red). …
Ricette: Summer 2022
CROSTONE AL POMODORO + SPRITZ | “Tomato Toasts” + Spritz Cocktail Ingredients – CROSTONE: 12 slices Italian white bread 4 ripe tomatoes 1 small bunch of fresh basil 1 clove garlic 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Salt & pepper 6 servings Instructions – CROSTONE: Mince the garlic. Chop the fresh tomatoes and basil and combine with the minced garlic in …
Ricette: January 2022
PICI ALL’ AGLIONE | PICI PASTA WITH GARLIC SAUCE Aglione (Elephant Garlic) are not simply “big” garlic cloves, but a typical Tuscan variety of the garlic family. The scientific name is Allium ampeloprasum var. holmense and its uniqueness is not only the size (see the cork for reference!!) but also the particularly pleasant and mild taste, as compared to common …
Ricette: October 2021
SCHIACCIATA CON UVA | FOCACCIA WITH GRAPES Ingredients Makes 6 servings 1 kg (~2.2 lbs) of eggplant 2 eggs 3 Tbsp of flour Salt 2 Tbsp of milk (as needed) Oil for frying 300 gr. of fresh tomatoes, peeled OR 1 14 oz. can of crushed tomatoes 250 gr. of mozzarella, thinly sliced Freshly ground black pepper 125 gr. (1 …
Ricette: September 2021
Parmigiana di Melanzane | Eggplant Parmesan Ingredients Makes 6 servings 1 kg (~2.2 lbs) of eggplant 2 eggs 3 Tbsp of flour Salt 2 Tbsp of milk (as needed) Oil for frying 300 gr. of fresh tomatoes, peeled OR 1 14 oz. can of crushed tomatoes 250 gr. of mozzarella, thinly sliced Freshly ground black pepper 125 gr. (1 cup) …
Ricette: August 2021
Pomodori Gratinati | Baked Tomatoes Ingredients Makes 6 servings 8 ripe and firm tomatoes 200 gr. white bread with crusts removed Parsley 2 tbsp capers 2 cloves of garlic 2 anchovy filets 3 tbsp olive oil Salt & pepper Instructions Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut the tomatoes in large slices about 1/2 inch in thickness (or in half if …
Ricette: July 2021
Dolce con le Prugne | Plum Cake Ingredients 500 g (4 c) flour 3 eggs 200 g (1 c) sugar 200 g (7 oz) butter, room temperature 1 tsp baking powder Zest of 1 large lemon 300 g (approx. 1 c) plum jam (note: if you can’t find plum jam in your local store, there are many simple recipes online, …