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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.'

Greg and Silvia
Jun 14, 20194 min read
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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...

Greg and Silvia
Aug 11, 20184 min read
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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...

Greg and Silvia
Jun 7, 20183 min read
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'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...

Greg and Silvia
Feb 28, 20182 min read
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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....

Greg and Silvia
Feb 20, 20183 min read
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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,...

Greg and Silvia
Feb 12, 20183 min read
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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...

Greg and Silvia
Jan 29, 20184 min read
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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!...

Greg and Silvia
Jan 12, 20183 min read
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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...

Greg and Silvia
Jan 12, 20181 min read
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