Beetroot & Farro Soup with Peperoncini & Pancetta Sprinkles
When the snow shuffles down the Abruzzo's mountains, a cacophony of snowflakes, icicles scream “minestra time” especially farro & beetroot soup
From mountain locanda and artisan wineries to coastal seafood and ancient recipes, the flavours of a region that has never needed to try too hard.
When the snow shuffles down the Abruzzo's mountains, a cacophony of snowflakes, icicles scream “minestra time” especially farro & beetroot soup

Pineto on the Adriatic coast of Abruzzo is one of several coastal towns hugely popular in the summer for its sandy beaches and warm sea, and also its excellent supply of freshly caught fish

La Tana del Lupo (The Wolf’s Den) in the small village of Scagnano was a lovely discovery for lunch after a late morning visit to nearby church of S Tommaso

Damn fine turkey aka Nereto Turkey (Tacchino alla Neretese); is not something I ever thought I’d be either eating or writing about







