How to taste cheese in 8 rules
In the past cheeses were considered poor food and served with no care, perhaps next to salami and croutons. Today people, have finally recognized the great value they have. Like for the wine, it is necessary to observe some rules before
Differences between olive oil, virgin olive oil and extra virgin olive oil
Olive oil is the base of the food pyramid in a healthy and balanced diet. Pillar of the Mediterranean diet, olive oil is always present on our tables. In the sauce of ragu, in a marinade, for fried or simply
Saffron: what is it and how to use it
There is no food like saffron. Live color, intense smell, as well as flavor, saffron is like a big actor who makes a smaller part. Even though saffron play a small part, it always become the absolute protagonist of a
WHAT ARE SULPHITES IN WINE?
Let's find out what are sulphites, which function thay have and how they are harmful to our health. When choosing a wine, we often read the label and find the text "CONTAIN SULPHITES" on the back, at the bottom. Our reaction
White truffle: how to recognize it (and avoid cheating)
It's autumn and nature, in this season, gives us its best fruits. The end of summer is always tough, but the idea of chestnut, mushrooms and new wine will help us feel a little better. In the small treasure chest that
I introduce you Podere Il Casale: Sandra e Ulisse
Live a life following the rhythms of nature, in a unique place in the world, producing good and healthy food. This was the dream that inspired Sandra and Ulisse to move to Pienza in 1991 and found Podere Il Casale.
5 things you don’t know about cheese
Cheese is a food that is always on our tables, grated on pasta, accompanied by honey and jam, or simply to enjoy as appetizer. Yet we know so little about this wonderful food. Here is a list of 5 curiosities about
3 good reasons to choose raw milk cheese
Raw milk cheeses are all those cheeses obtained from milk that has not undergone any heat treatment. During processing, milk is never heated to temperatures above 40° C. Raw milk is the only that can "tell" about herbs and pasture
Podere Il Casale at Cheese 2017 to win the challenge of raw milk
Raw milk cheeses will be the essence of this 20th edition of Cheese 2017. The international event of Slow Food and City of Bra dedicated to the dairy world. This year the event celebrates its twentieth birthday. A special edition,
I introduce you Podere Il Casale: The Stables
Podere Il Casale is a farm full of life and a real farm, of course, there are animals! You can visit our farm and enjoy a unique experience in the Tuscan countryside. At Podere Il Casale you will meet all
