A favorite of Simone, this is a recipe we love every time. Simple to prepare yet elegant, put this on a platter before dinner and watch the compliments flow in.
Instructions:
Shave one zucchini and place in a container with white wine vinegar. Let marinate for a few hours.
Place arugula on the plate, and place your ribbons of zucchini on top. Garnish with high quality Italian olive oil, feta, salt, pepper, and a few sprigs of oregano.
Enjoy your simple yet elegant starter!
–Via Umbria
A favorite of Simone, this is a recipe we love every time. Simple to prepare yet elegant, put this on a platter ...
The long August days of summer have arrived. In a continuation of our zucchini posts this summer (also found here, here, and here), we create a fresh salad perfect for lunch or a side.
Ingredients:
One zucchini
One large tomato
Pistachios, to taste
1/2 cup feta cheese
Gather your ingredients at Emporio and then lets get chopping!
Chop your zucchini…
And your tomato…
Barrage the pistachios 
Assemble in your bowl, and sprinkle on some Sale di Cervia…
Add the pesto…
And the olive oil…
And the cheese!
This salad is perfect to serve as a side on a hot summer night, and then tuck into the refrigerator for lunch the next day.
Ci Vediamo!
Via Umbria
The long August days of summer have arrived. In a continuation of our zucchini posts this summer (also found here, here, and here), ...
Summertime, and the cooking is easy. This simple lunch came to us direct from the garden, with a little help from Umbria.
Grab the zucchini, which is flowing out of every produce stand this time of year. Get the pesto you made (or bought) a few days ago out of the fridge.
Slice up that zucchini, and throw it it a bowl with some good Umbrian olive oil, sea salt and bruschetta seasoning. These three embellishments really make or break the recipe when working with such paired down ingredients!
Spred the pesto on a good piece of bread, and top with the tossed zucchini. This is an excellent super fast lunch, or a pleasant bite to enjoy before dinner with a cocktail.
Enjoy summer’s bounty while it lasts!
— Via Umbria
Summertime, and the cooking is easy. This simple lunch came to us direct from the garden, with a little help from Umbria. Grab ...
The classic Aperol spritz is one of our go-to drinks before dinner. In Italy, around 5 PM, the piazzas and patios fill up with beautiful orange colored glasses full of the refreshing and palate-exciting cocktail.
We decided to add a bit of whisky, rosemary from the garden, and wildflower honey syrup (which the taste-testers agreed was the key to binding all of the flavors together) for this smashing take on the classic.
This updated version just might be our new go-to before dinner. As stimulating as the original Spritz, but with more depth of flavor, it is a drink we will reach for again soon.
But your perfect aperitivo drink needs some food, of course! The abundance of zucchini has us slicing some very thin pieces, then drizzling them with olive oil and and pinch of truffle salt. A three minute luxury well-deserved at the end of a long workday. We’re taking some olives and artichokes to nibble on as well, and heading outside to enjoy the long hours of summer.
Here’s how to recreate the Whisky Spritz and our Truffled Zucchini Bruschetta.
Spritz:
Bourbon whiskey
Aperol
Prosecco
Rosemary and Grapefruit for garnish
For the Drink:
Place 3 long sprigs of fresh rosemary, and ice, in a glass.
Pour one part whisky and two parts Aperol into the glass, stir.
Take 1 tablespoon of highly flavored wildflower honey, drizzle into a canning jar. Heat water until almost boiling, and pour a bit into the glass. Mix well until you have a syrup.
Pour the honey syrup into the glass and stir.
Top with prosecco, garnish with a grapefruit slice. Enjoy!
For the Antipasto:
Slice your bread thinly, and your zucchini even more thinly. Drizzle high-quality olive oil over the zucchini (we used Mancino for its slightly spicy flavor) and top with a generous sprinkle of truffle salt.
Enjoy with marinated artichokes and olives.
Gather your ingredients for the perfect aperitivo from Emporio now, and elevate your evening.
Ci Vediamo!
—Via Umbria
The classic Aperol spritz is one of our go-to drinks before dinner. In Italy, around 5 PM, the piazzas and patios fill ...
