Episodes

This week's podcast is for those of you contemplating a move to Italy & have a million questions about what to do, where to begin and how to wrap your head around it all!! We reply to many of your emails regarding the intangibles of moving - more than how to get your VISA, we discuss the mindset you need to be in to make a life-changing move to Italy and the importance of becoming part of the community. This is our ra-ra, you can do it podcast, meant to inspire you to take the leap knowing how d...

This week's podcast is for those of you contemplating a move to Italy & have a million questions about what to do, where to begin and how to wrap your head around it all!! We reply to many of your emails regarding the intangibles of moving - more than how to get your VISA, we discuss the mindset you need to be in to make a life-changing move to Italy and the importance of becoming part of the community. This is our ra-ra, you can do it podcast, meant to inspire you to take the leap knowing how d...

Big News from Italy! We've recorded our podcast while on a boat on the Adriatic & Ionian Sea heading to Greece! No breaking news - actually, I can't remember what we even talked about - our boat was delayed 8 hours at sea (and this podcast was delayed 5 days from getting posted). I know there was talk about butchering whole pigs, food (as usual) and other interesting topics I'm sure... Enjoy!

Big News from Italy! We've recorded our podcast while on a boat on the Adriatic & Ionian Sea heading to Greece! No breaking news - actually, I can't remember what we even talked about - our boat was delayed 8 hours at sea (and this podcast was delayed 5 days from getting posted). I know there was talk about butchering whole pigs, food (as usual) and other interesting topics I'm sure... Enjoy!

During the winter we try to take lots of day trips - we've recently visited a restaurant convention of sorts in Rimini and took a step back in time in Ostra. This week is Saint Antonio & the blessing of the animals! We tally up how much meat is curing from our rafters and the word of the week is back - Thanks for listening!

During the winter we try to take lots of day trips - we've recently visited a restaurant convention of sorts in Rimini and took a step back in time in Ostra. This week is Saint Antonio & the blessing of the animals! We tally up how much meat is curing from our rafters and the word of the week is back - Thanks for listening!

The first thirty kilos of charcuterie hang from the rafters in our farmhouse, sausage making season has begun! Jason tells a great story about getting bamboozled while making sausages for Dr. Gaggi. Ashley is afraid of mold! And as usual the conversation turns back to food and what's cooking for dinner! Thanks for listening!!

The first thirty kilos of charcuterie hang from the rafters in our farmhouse, sausage making season has begun! Jason tells a great story about getting bamboozled while making sausages for Dr. Gaggi. Ashley is afraid of mold! And as usual the conversation turns back to food and what's cooking for dinner! Thanks for listening!!

Happy New Year - Buon Anno Nuovo!! Kicking off 2013 with a new episode of Jason & Ashley's look at life as expats in Italy. This week we chat about living in a small town during the holidays - playing Bingo (Tombola), grocery shopping and festivities. Jason explains how to cook eel and an update on his bread baking.

Happy New Year - Buon Anno Nuovo!! Kicking off 2013 with a new episode of Jason & Ashley's look at life as expats in Italy. This week we chat about living in a small town during the holidays - playing Bingo (Tombola), grocery shopping and festivities. Jason explains how to cook eel and an update on his bread baking.

In snowy covered Le Marche, Jason and Ashley chat about a recent trip to Rome, Antica Ostia and Norcia (Umbria) sharing the best places to eat along the way. Jason then explains the trials and tribulations of baking bread in a cold stone farmhouse... Roscioli -Rome, near Campo dei Fiori Il Granaro del Monte - Norcia

In snowy covered Le Marche, Jason and Ashley chat about a recent trip to Rome, Antica Ostia and Norcia (Umbria) sharing the best places to eat along the way. Jason then explains the trials and tribulations of baking bread in a cold stone farmhouse... Roscioli -Rome, near Campo dei Fiori Il Granaro del Monte - Norcia

A rainy day podcast, we recap Thanksgiving and helping a neighbor build a greenhouse. As usual the conversation turns to food with an update on Jason's bread starter, born and raised here in Le Marche plus talks of a 'secret' lunch spot, the hunter's hideaway in the hills above Apecchio. Jason then shares tips for making creamy delicious risotto. This week's podcast is short & sweet. Let us know any suggestions you have or requests for topics to talk about! Thanks for listening - Ashley & Jason

A rainy day podcast, we recap Thanksgiving and helping a neighbor build a greenhouse. As usual the conversation turns to food with an update on Jason's bread starter, born and raised here in Le Marche plus talks of a 'secret' lunch spot, the hunter's hideaway in the hills above Apecchio. Jason then shares tips for making creamy delicious risotto. This week's podcast is short & sweet. Let us know any suggestions you have or requests for topics to talk about! Thanks for listening - Ashley & Jason

This week Jason and Ashley chat about closing down the house for winter now that the guests are gone, road tripping through Europe and the dirty deed of slaughtering chickens. Then we turn the conversation to Thanksgiving and turkey-talk with how & why to brine a turkey. We interview my younger brother Jerome on his first impressions of Le Marche and the food of Italy.

This week Jason and Ashley chat about closing down the house for winter now that the guests are gone, road tripping through Europe and the dirty deed of slaughtering chickens. Then we turn the conversation to Thanksgiving and turkey-talk with how & why to brine a turkey. We interview my younger brother Jerome on his first impressions of Le Marche and the food of Italy.

After a summer hiatus, Jason & Ashley are back & just as bubbly as ever - chatting about life in Le Marche on their farm. This week: "What Grows Together Goes Together" Jason talks about cooking seasonally and shares a seasonal truffle recipe, answering the question: "How do you cook truffles?" We talk about local festivals like the "Sturgis of Italy" and the truffle festivals in Le Marche throughout November, making fresh sausages for the hunters and beginning to prepare for winter. THANKS f...

After a summer hiatus, Jason & Ashley are back & just as bubbly as ever - chatting about life in Le Marche on their farm. This week: "What Grows Together Goes Together" Jason talks about cooking seasonally and shares a seasonal truffle recipe, answering the question: "How do you cook truffles?" We talk about local festivals like the "Sturgis of Italy" and the truffle festivals in Le Marche throughout November, making fresh sausages for the hunters and beginning to prepare for winter. THANKS f...

Easter has come & gone - we reminisce on the day & opera singing Zio Albi (incase you missed the clip - watch it here: Easter Concerto). During the podcast, learn from our mistakes both in the garden & finding a lunch spot in a foreign city! Then be transported to the attic of an ancient acetaia (vinegar making family & home) in Modena where Jason & I sample 8 traditional balsamic vinegars and interview the passionate Giovanna from Acetaia di Giorgio. She lovingly tells us about her families bal...

Easter has come & gone - we reminisce on the day & opera singing Zio Albi (incase you missed the clip - watch it here: Easter Concerto). During the podcast, learn from our mistakes both in the garden & finding a lunch spot in a foreign city! Then be transported to the attic of an ancient acetaia (vinegar making family & home) in Modena where Jason & I sample 8 traditional balsamic vinegars and interview the passionate Giovanna from Acetaia di Giorgio. She lovingly tells us about her families bal...

We are excited to share an interview with our friends Antonio & Paola, owners of Gelateria Maki in Fano & our most favorite artisan gelato shop in the Region! They stopped by for a visit so we thought we'd ask a few burning questions about gelato: how is it different from ice cream, difference between artisan & industrial gelato, where their passion came from and much more! It's clear Antonio & Paola are passionate about what they produce (gelato, sorbet, chocolates) and the importance of qualit...

We are excited to share an interview with our friends Antonio & Paola, owners of Gelateria Maki in Fano & our most favorite artisan gelato shop in the Region! They stopped by for a visit so we thought we'd ask a few burning questions about gelato: how is it different from ice cream, difference between artisan & industrial gelato, where their passion came from and much more! It's clear Antonio & Paola are passionate about what they produce (gelato, sorbet, chocolates) and the importance of qualit...

Italy is blasted by a Siberian storm & we are snowed-in! In a rare evening podcast from our frozen farmhouse we talk about things that come along with severe weather & living in the countryside that we've never experienced before! And as the snow accumulates to over 4 feet, we contemplate our next move....

Italy is blasted by a Siberian storm & we are snowed-in! In a rare evening podcast from our frozen farmhouse we talk about things that come along with severe weather & living in the countryside that we've never experienced before! And as the snow accumulates to over 4 feet, we contemplate our next move....