teramo

Did you know Atri was name-checked by Pliny as a famous city of wine?  A reputation that grew not just from the fabulous grapes that were cultivated in its surrounding foothills close to the Adriatic, but relied on its superb amphorae that used the clay of the calanchi

Our handy trail of the best places in Abruzzo to grab a slice of pizza (pizza al taglio), which is sold by weight and is Italy’s national ‘fast food’ or to sit back and enjoy a ‘rotondo’ and enjoy the whole plate to yourself!

Succulent blackberries and their tart tree companions in a simple rustic Italian olive oil cake, a recipe from the Upper Tordino Valley in Abruzzo

Our 24-hour guide to the beach town of Silvi Marina and its hillside sister, Silvi Paese is written by Serena Mariani, creator of  Pasquale’s Peppers whose peperoncini you may have spotted on our marketplace.

Agritur Panorama’s tangy recipe for soft undulating Teramana peperoncini jam is incredibly simple to make with a backhander of spicy loveliness that perfectly complements rather than overwhelms

Here’s our local’s guide on how to spend 24 hours in the city of Teramo and its close by satellite small towns, many of which feature in the list of Borghi più Belli d’Italia (Most Beautiful Small Towns of Italy)

Eating out at one of Abruzzo’s best agriturismo has never been more inviting than post lockdown.

We know how much everyone enjoyed Danilo’s traditional Timballo recipe on the blog so here is his springtime veggie tweak to one of his family’s favourite recipes, and which will surely become a vegetarian classic in its own right! 

You may have a beautifully wrapped & decorated panettone, but how do you know if you’re eating the real thing and not a poor imitation!

Panfilo Farmhouse is a gorgeous Abruzzo family run B&B that sits nestled in a breathtaking Teramo valley just outside the small hilltop medieval town of  of Cellino Attanasio. Its nearest Blue Flag beach is Pineto, just a short 30 minute drive away.