
Lactic Goat Cheese: A Small Cheese with a Big Personality!
The lactic goat cheese from Podere Il Casale strikes the perfect balance between tradition and taste, technique and simplicity. With its natural acidity, soft texture, and potential for aging, this cheese is a true gem of artisanal cheesemaking—capable of surprising

Elderflower Latteruolo
This simple yet elegant dessert is basically the Tuscan equivalent of crème caramel. We like to make it when elderflowers are in season. Serves 6 500 ml sheep’s or cow’s milk 4 eggs 175 g sugar vanilla pod, cut lengthwise with

Green Manure: Nourishing the Soil, Protecting the Future
What is Green Manure? Green manure is an ancient and valuable agricultural practice that involves sowing a mix of different plant species chosen for their ability to produce a significant amount of biomass. During the winter, this cover crop helps

Even the Rams do their part!
With the arrival of April, a new milking season begins. But what does that actually mean? Sheep only produce milk after giving birth to a lamb, in order to nurse and raise it. This is the true and only reason

Spring Milk: The White Gold of Pecorino Gran Riserva
When spring drives away winter and temperatures grow milder, the pastures burst into full abundance! Alongside common grass, clover and sulla begin to emerge—key components of the sheep’s diet. The pasture stays tender and sweet, and the sheep fully enjoy

April and the Wildflower Honey
April and Wildflower Honey: Nature’s Sweet Awakening With the arrival of April, the first gentle warmth of spring awakens not only the fields but also our tireless bees. It is precisely during this time that intense work begins in the

Our Fava Bean Ravioli Recipe from Podere il Casale
These fava bean ravioli are everyone’s favorite springtime dish. Fava beans have an irresistibly buttery texture, and as a ravioli filling for ravioli, they evoke spring with every bite you take. Here are the ingredients and the method: For the

THE PRUNING OF OLIVES!
At Podere Il Casale, the olive tree pruning season has begun! Pruning olive trees is a fundamental practice to ensure the health of the tree and the production of high-quality olives. This stage plays a crucial role in the olive

April in the garden: the first fruits of spring
April in the Garden: The Awakening of the Earth and the First Fruits of Spring April is the month when the garden fully awakens, and nature once again surprises us with its ancient, vital rhythms. In our organically managed field,

PODERE IL CASALE COOKBOOK
“Podere Il Casale. Stories of Family, Food, and Tuscan Countryside” was born from the desire to tell the story of a special place and the people who bring it to life every day. A Brief History of Podere Il Casale

Honey cake
It is a perfect spring cake that recalls the beginning of the honey harvest. With the Honey of the Farm Il Casale we have studied this simple but delicious recipe for a sweet breakfast or for an energetic afternoon snack!

SPRING GARDEN – SEEDLINGS IN THE GREENHOUSE & OUR COMPOST
After delving into the topic of biodynamic gardening and hot-bed seedbeds in our January-February article (you can read it here: https://podereilcasale.com/it/la-vita-nellorto-biologico-di-podere-il-casale), we continue our journey exploring the growth of the seeds we planted in January and protected in the greenhouse.

The sensory adventure with our Washed-Rind Cheese
The sensory adventure with our Washed-Rind Cheese A Unique Sensory Adventure Today we want to deepen the “treatment of crusts” and how it develops the typical crust of cheese called “Cheese with rind washed”. We’ve emphasized many times how crucial

Milking: How It’s Done Today!
WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENTS, WE CANNOT FORGET THE DEEP BOND BETWEEN MAN AND ANIMAL, WHICH CONTINUES TO BE THE BASIS FOR HIGH-QUALITY MILK AND CHEESE PRODUCTION! Milking: How It’s Done Today! In our February article (which you

The Bees Return to Their Activity!
March marks the awakening of the bees! Although due to climate change and the alteration of seasons, these precious insects no longer go through a true winter rest period. Milder temperatures compared to the past keep them active even during

ALL STARTS WITH A GRAIN …. OF WHEAT!
Wheat and Its Growth Stages! Wheat is one of the oldest and most widespread crops in the world. Its annual biological cycle consists of several stages, from sowing to harvest, each crucial for ensuring a high-quality yield. Sowing Wheat sowing