Help us to create the perfect spot on the hills of beautiful Tuscany
We are planning to extend our existing offering here at Podere Il Casale! As you know, Podere Il Casale offer a small campsite located on the grounds of the farm.The homestead demonstrates and illustrates the real life of a farmer and
Claudia’s Carrot Cake
[:en]Claudia’s Carrot Cake[:it]As a boy growing up in Switzerland, Ulisse always requested carrot cake for his birthday. His daughter-in-law Claudia, who is also a cook at the restaurant and responsible for the recipes in the cookbook, somehow got wind of
Capretto al Forno
Podere Il Casale is famous for its goat and sheep cheeses. On most days, they are the main treats for people living and working on the farm – meat is consumed rarely here, certainly not on a daily basis. However,
Pasta class
During our Pasta class, Sandra teaches you how to make three different types of fresh Pasta and the best sauces to accompany them. This activity also includes a guided tour of the farm where you are actually going to pick some
Organic durum wheat spaghetti with 4 caci and 4 peppers, with pumpkin drops
Spaghetti with cheese and pepper is a cornerstone of Italian cuisine. There are so many versions of this great dish and as many discussions about which ingredients to use and above all how to make it. We decided to make
The 4 most common (but not-obvious) questions about olive oil
When our guests come to visit us at Podere il Casale to buy our Extra Virgin Olive Oil, they ask us many questions to better understand the production methods. Often their curiosity focuses on the expressions they heard or read
Looking for white truffle
The white truffle is one of the most precious products offered by the earth. It grows in very specific conditions: damp soils, where the water does not stagnate, in symbiosis with oaks, willows, poplars. In Italy it grows in many regions,
Autumn, a season of precious fruits
In an organic farm like Podere Il Casale, every season has its importance and every season contributes to our "agricultural organization". But there is one season a little different from the others, not so much for the quantity of products, but
Let’s talk about Farm to Table
More and more often we hear about Farm To Table, but what does it mean and why is it very popular? The concept is very simple and obviously means from the Farm to the Table, but contains in itself many other small meanings and many important values. The
Tinned gnocchi with pecorino di Pienza fondue, asparagus and crispy ham
The recipe we are proposing today is as simple as it is good. These are very simple potato gnocchi with a pecorino fondue, asparagus and crispy ham. But what makes this dish truly exceptional is the fondue made according to
