Have you dreamt of waking up by the fragrance of bread? Crowling to the kitchen and burning your finger at the soft touch of an home made loaf?
Now open your eyes and book your vacation at Primo Passo. Every morning fresh bread made in simple traditional recipees, just our wholegrain flour, yeast, water, our extravergin olive oil and a spoon of zagara honey, organic of course.
Tasting’s blog
Getting around – part 1 the Greek Theatre in Syracuse
When we say that Sicily is not just Sunshine, hot weather and beach, what do we actually mean? Here is an example for future reference. So far I have been to 2 great events at the Greek theatre of Syracuse: the Greek tragedies arranged with original costumes and masks by INDA and AIDA opera arranged by the Festival Euro Mediterraneo that repeat with different performances every year, respectively in May June and in July August
Ten lessons learnt from NYC SFF
Returning from New York Summer fancy food fair with few thoughts to share:
1) $10 dollar for breakfast regardless you eat cappuccino&muffin or mashed eggs with mushrooms and pepper with coffe and water as much as you can drink is soooo american!
2) despite two generations have passed since Italians emigrated to the Big Apple, Italian food quality available to New Yorkers is still lagging behind to our standars. Hard to find any farming Company on the shelves of the upmarket Italian groceries. It seems the market is firmly in the hands of the industrial processing players.
3) made in Italy is still a ‘must have’ when we talk about food serving restorants bars and hotels; supposed you open a restaurant in L.A. wouldn’t you place an italian bottle of olive oil on the table?
4) Euro is too strong versus most currencies yet most Europeans have not enough savings to take advantage. It is nice to go shopping on the Fifth avenue, IF you have money on your Euro pocket! On the contrary whether our products will make it through the US market despite the adverse currency exchange rate, time will tell.
5) Italian accent in New York is regarded as cute!!! So no point listening or pretending to speak as Obama, save on that language class fees you are paying
6) More and more US people have either no interest nor time to cook at home hence the market is diverging into either the mass market for cheap ready to eat meals at your convinient discount store or the fancy restaurants downtown that claim in different forms to offer you the ‘real’ italian food.
7) unfortunately most chefs in those restaurants or bars adapted to the American tastes. Guys, there is no spaghetti with meatball in Italy, we ignore what Alfredo sauce is and we do not dress like the guys on the label of your favourite tomato sause. Why is it so hard to cook as your mother in Italy used to?
8) it is easier to socialise, simphatise and kick off a business conversation out of Italy. First there is no need of ‘sponsorship’ and second people don’t talk of politics, women and soccer all the time as Italians do to pretend to raise interest on the other party. Boring!
9) food journalists are more interested in life experiences than food. You can tell them that your honey is special because is made by ants and they will probably believe it if you made it up out of a nice fairy tale.
10) despite the metrosexual life at the city that never sleeps, it is nice to wake up at dawn with the lighthouse still blinking its eye, the sea breeze and the barking of your dog. See picture below!
Quasi Live from NYC Summer Fancy Food
Primo Passo has filled its first day of fair in New York among several other young companies from Italy at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in the picture. Among the visitors of our stand there were some amazing encounters: a lady from Australia who is about to launch her rural business and who came to me to gather tips and inspiration;
An old couple from Middletown who came just because our company is from Melilli, the motherland from where, after war, they had to depart in misery looking for the American dream. I almost dropped in tears for the joy to bring the flavours and fragrance of such fertile land back to its beloved citizens from overseas.
Finally to end with an happy note, last encounter was a breathless beautiful Italian lady working at a nearby stand who was kind enough to listen to my permaculture believes and love for honey bees.
Still two days to go, stay tuned!
Etna Unesco Heritage
If you have never visited Etna before, here a sample of what is out there for you. Just few 40min from our premises to step from beach to lava. Excursion with professional guides are available upon your request. Just mention it when submitting a booking request. http://youtu.be/HhEJ2NprSW8
You have been asking what chickpeas look like when they are on the ground. This should answer your curiosity straight from the field. In June it is possible to eat them fresh, have you ever tried? Please consider a Summer visit for a special tasting event
Actung@capo santa croce
Today live pictures from the second world war the Brits have enter Augusta! The battle is lost. And i am not talking football! Cheers
Permaculture example
At Primo Passo Sea Garden every plant has more than one purpose.
This aromatic plants live by the seaside with little water, if any, during Summer. They are oily and flowerish from May till October. Not only they provide an excellent source for feeding bees, but their fragrant flowers are stocked in the B&B to refresh its rooms and their bathrooms. Less chemicals more Naturals, that’s the motto.
Enjoy the picture of the day, inside outside. Continue reading
Don’t call it grass!
This season we have added few more ideas to our wellness proposition. You by now know you can pitch your tent up in the seafront’s garden. And stay glamping with your private bathroom and outdoor kitchen and BBQ. stay outdoor in Spring has also positive side effects that permaculture’s lovers know by heart: vegetables! This is the major plus. hunt for wild fennel, lettuce or asparagus and you’ll begin regretting the moment your landscape architect offered you to seed anominous grass that just makes your water utility bill grow in Summertime. As usual pictures will give you an hint. Amused? Then wait no further and send a booking request. We have an eye starring offer for bookings between March and May. Quote Zagara on the subject of your booking request. Arrivederci!
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