Greg and SilviaAug 11, 20184 minAugust 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 SilviaMar 24, 20184 minA Day of Cooking, Food and FamilySo, we recently welcomed our very first group of travellers to our new La Lucana Day Experiences here at Agriturismo L'Assiolo. In fact,...
Greg and SilviaFeb 28, 20182 min'La Pignata' - A Materan ClassicAs 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 SilviaFeb 20, 20183 minPane di MateraItaly is famous for food. In fact, many might argue that the Italians proudly reign supreme where matters of gastronomy are concerned....
Greg and SilviaJan 29, 20184 minBetter 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 SilviaJan 12, 20182 minPeperoni Cruschi - The Secret's Out!I guess we were never going to keep this little culinary gem to ourselves for very long. However, one of Basilicata's best kept culinary...
Greg and SilviaJan 12, 20181 minThe Art of the CasaroToday, in preparation for a small party here at the farm, we got the chance to document our resident 'Casaro' (cheese maker) making fresh...