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'A Truly Authentic Experience...'

'A truly authentic experience. The food was the best I've ever eaten anywhere in Italy and the family is very caring and professional.'

August means: La Salsa!

'Sugo', 'Salsa', 'Passata'. It's probably one of the most defining ingredients of Italian cuisine. From pasta to pizza, 'La Salsa' is a...

The Tuscany of the South

Basilicata, like Tuscany 30 or 40 years ago, is not a name that many of even the biggest fans of Italy will know much about. It's a...

'La Pignata' - A Materan Classic

As followers of our blog will know by now, Basilicata and Matera has a rich culinary history and tradition. Our 'cucina povera' or 'poor...

Pane di Matera

Italy is famous for food. In fact, many might argue that the Italians proudly reign supreme where matters of gastronomy are concerned....

The Agriturismo: More Warmth than a Hotel

When many English speaking tourists visit Italy, they make the assumption that the only places you can use for accommodation are hotels,...

Better than Limoncello...

So you've all heard of 'Limoncello' right? Some of you may even know it by its northern name, 'Limoncino'. It's probably one of Italy's...

Festa Della Bruna

Festa Della Bruna is #Matera's most important festival. In fact, for many Materans it is more important than even Christmas and New Year!...

A traditional Southern Italy Matinata

Last week there was a very special event at Agriturismo L'Assiolo. The farm was invaded...by musicians! As is tradition at around this...