Quark and Pear Pie
Here is the recipe for quark cheese and pear cake. The Quark is a fresh soft cheese, typical of Central Europe and much used in cooking for its versatility. Today we propose a classic cake with Quark cheese and pears.
SENATORE CAPPELLI DURUM WHEAT PASTA
Which is the secret of a good pasta? What really characterizes the production of a good pasta? These were the questions we asked ourselves when we decided to produce pasta from the wheat grown here in at our farm in
Incrocio Manzoni a grape variety to know better
Incrocio Manzoni has nothing to do with the Manzoni that wrote The Betrothed… We are talking about a very special vine, still little known. Especially still little known in his bottled expressions. The Crossing Manzoni or Manzoni Bianco is a
Pecorino di Pienza: the secret of sheep cheese
Pecorino di Pienza is one of the best Italian cheeses and at the same time has a long history. The ancient Romans and before them the Etruscans, produced and consumed Pecorino. They were pastors before to be farmers and the
How to keep better cheese[
To store cheese and keep it fresh longer, you have to follow some easy rules to preserve taste and aroma. Our suggestions will help you avoid waste and preserve the cheese as long as possible without losing its flavor. You
How to choose olive oil: 5 tips to follow
How to choose a quality olive oil? Olive oil is a must in Mediterranean cuisine and even more in the Tuscan one. Surely you too every day use it to enhance, flavor or cook your dishes. But are you really
Grape Harvest Festival
Grape Harvest Festival: A new event of “discover the flavour of Val d’Orcia”…Now it’s time to harvest grapes! Sunday, October 9, you can discover first-hand how it’s made the wine Capitoni DOC Orcia. Sunday, October 9 from 11:00, at Az. Agr.
Saffron at Podre il Casale
Our organic farm Podere Casale introduced a new organic product: the saffron. Yes, were not enough raw milk cheeses, pasta, olive oil, wine, honey and sauces … We always want to innovate, to protect the biodiversity of our territory and
A Future for Amatrice at Podere il Casale
Podere Casale has joined the initiative Un Futuro Per Amatrice. We too, with your help, we want to make our contribution to people affected by the earthquake in Italy. For a whole year, for each pasta amatriciana in our restaurant,
Fiera del Cacio Pienza
The Cheese Fair in Pienza is a traditional event celebrating the most famous local product: the Pecorino cheese. The cheese fair in Pienza is one of the most important events by tourists and citizens, not only for the opportunity to
5 things not to miss in Pienza
Pienza is a gem nestled in Val d’Orcia, a small paradise in the Tuscan hills, famous for its history, art and beauty of the landscape but also for its renowned Pecorino cheese. Are you planning your trip to Pienza or
Glamping in Tuscany
The Glamping is the new way of camping! A trend that was born a few years ago that is becoming reality even here in Tuscany. The Glamping is a new philosophy of travel for those who want an experience very
Threshing of ancient wheat: watch the video!
THRESHING OF ANCIENT WHEAT We want to thank everyone who participated in the first event “Discovering tastes of Val d’Orcia – Merenda della Trebbiatura”. For us it was really an enormous pleasure to welcome so many people interested in our
raw-milk-cheese
Raw milk cheese: what is it? How it’s made and what are its characteristics? What are the benefits of cheese made from raw milk? Let’s start with one fundamental concept, to make cheese we only need 3 ingredients: milk, rennet
How to match honey jams and cheeses
How to match honey jams and cheese? At Podere il Casale we know something about cheese, so let’s explain how to match honey jam and cheese. I bet it’s happened to all of you to be in front of a
Fried sage and onions
In the Val d’Orcia people love onions, and sage is also often used in country recipes. Both grow abundantly in every farm garden. Even the ancient writers praised their beneficial qualities: they said that onion was good for fighting off
