Episodes

Jan. 30, 2014

#67 - Local Weather Reporting and The Bars of Piobbico

This weeks podcast is uber-focused on our tiny village of Piobbico - Jason becomes a local weatherman and we breakdown/review the four bars found in Piobbico. Plus we issue a warning on prohibited card and dice games in town. Ashley retells the story of rolling our car down the hill & being trapped inside & upside down! Song of the week "Mama voglio anch'io la fidanzata" by Natalino Otto Thanks for listening!!
Jan. 30, 2014

#67 - Local Weather Reporting and The Bars of Piobbico

This weeks podcast is uber-focused on our tiny village of Piobbico - Jason becomes a local weatherman and we breakdown/review the four bars found in Piobbico. Plus we issue a warning on prohibited card and dice games in town. Ashley retells the story of rolling our car down the hill & being trapped inside & upside down! Song of the week "Mama voglio anch'io la fidanzata" by Natalino Otto Thanks for listening!!
Jan. 24, 2014

#66 - Oscar Nominations, Online Cooking Classes, A List of "Weird Food" and...Berlusconi's Back!

This week's podcast is jam packed!! We chat about our upcoming online LIVE cooking classes and give an update on our salami & sausage making (plus I'm posting a video on vimeo & youtube "The Meat Machine") Then the conversation starts to really wander from an Oscar Nominated Italian film to celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Americans Bombing Urbania (accidentally) during WWII! We strongly urge listeners not to buy plane tickets on Alitalia and just when you think he's gone for good...Berlu...
Jan. 24, 2014

#66 - Oscar Nominations, Online Cooking Classes, A List of "Weird Food" and...Berlusconi's Back!

This week's podcast is jam packed!! We chat about our upcoming online LIVE cooking classes and give an update on our salami & sausage making (plus I'm posting a video on vimeo & youtube "The Meat Machine") Then the conversation starts to really wander from an Oscar Nominated Italian film to celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Americans Bombing Urbania (accidentally) during WWII! We strongly urge listeners not to buy plane tickets on Alitalia and just when you think he's gone for good...Berlu...
Jan. 16, 2014

#65 - Field Trip & What's up with Facebook?!

During a two part podcast, we fire up the mics while driving to Fano for our first round of sausage & salami making with Dr. Gaggi & Vittorio. Along the way Jason gives his Unofficial - official tips to driving in Italy! In part two, we recant our day with the doctor including a visit to a small scale commercial slaughter house & as usual come away with some great stories to share! Conversation turns to complaining about facebook while we promote our newest short video: I love Festa della Befana...
Jan. 16, 2014

#65 - Field Trip & What's up with Facebook?!

During a two part podcast, we fire up the mics while driving to Fano for our first round of sausage & salami making with Dr. Gaggi & Vittorio. Along the way Jason gives his Unofficial - official tips to driving in Italy! In part two, we recant our day with the doctor including a visit to a small scale commercial slaughter house & as usual come away with some great stories to share! Conversation turns to complaining about facebook while we promote our newest short video: I love Festa della Befana...
Jan. 9, 2014

#64 - Beautiful weather in Italy for the Festa della Befana!

Back in 2014 with a recap of the Festa della Befana festivities in Urbania! We shot video and interviews with locals and talk about traditional foods served at the festival each year. Time to start the in-house charcuterie but it's a little hard when there are no pigs ready to be butchered! And the song of the week is by Italy's most famous rock-export: Zucchero! Thanks for listening!!
Jan. 9, 2014

#64 - Beautiful weather in Italy for the Festa della Befana!

Back in 2014 with a recap of the Festa della Befana festivities in Urbania! We shot video and interviews with locals and talk about traditional foods served at the festival each year. Time to start the in-house charcuterie but it's a little hard when there are no pigs ready to be butchered! And the song of the week is by Italy's most famous rock-export: Zucchero! Thanks for listening!!
Dec. 30, 2013

#63 - Oh F@#%! I have to get my Italian Drivers License...And no mustard on my mortadella!

This Podcast from Italy we recap 2013, give a behinds the scene chat on our first online LIVE cooking class & all the kinks along the way. Jason delves into his trials and tribulations of trying to get his Italian drivers license!! The song of the week is "La tana de re" by Adriano Celentano....and apparently Jason is NOT in-favor of putting mustard on mortadella!
Dec. 30, 2013

#63 - Oh F@#%! I have to get my Italian Drivers License...And no mustard on my mortadella!

This Podcast from Italy we recap 2013, give a behinds the scene chat on our first online LIVE cooking class & all the kinks along the way. Jason delves into his trials and tribulations of trying to get his Italian drivers license!! The song of the week is "La tana de re" by Adriano Celentano....and apparently Jason is NOT in-favor of putting mustard on mortadella!
Dec. 19, 2013

#62 - Buon Natale & What's up with Chicken Sweaters?!

A short podcast to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! Plus details on our first ever LIVE online and FREE cooking class on December 29th! Email to register at info@latavolamarche.com Thanks for listening! Jason & Ashley
Dec. 19, 2013

#62 - Buon Natale & What's up with Chicken Sweaters?!

A short podcast to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! Plus details on our first ever LIVE online and FREE cooking class on December 29th! Email to register at info@latavolamarche.com Thanks for listening! Jason & Ashley
Dec. 13, 2013

#61 - Interview with Wine Expert from Le Marche & Rising Costs of Living in Italy

This week we interview Marco Candi from Marco's Way Wine Tours in Le Marche, Italy. We ask him about the different varieties of grapes found here, the future of organic wine and much more! We also discuss the rising costs of living in Italy from gpl (heat), milk and even the garbage tax! The song of the week is a classic festive choice - Thanks for listening & Happy Holidays!!
Dec. 13, 2013

#61 - Interview with Wine Expert from Le Marche & Rising Costs of Living in Italy

This week we interview Marco Candi from Marco's Way Wine Tours in Le Marche, Italy. We ask him about the different varieties of grapes found here, the future of organic wine and much more! We also discuss the rising costs of living in Italy from gpl (heat), milk and even the garbage tax! The song of the week is a classic festive choice - Thanks for listening & Happy Holidays!!
Dec. 3, 2013

#60 - Moving to Italy: Tips to Finding a Rurual House & How to Pack

This week's podcast we share an all to familiar story of country living - problems with water! A recap of our lunch at Beltrami's for the unearthing of his famous formaggio di fossa and it snow's in time for Thanksgiving! Our immigration saga continues as we renew our paperwork for next year just as boxes of panetone show up in stores across Italy. We answer your questions about moving to Italy - how to pack and tips for finding an agriturismo or rural farmhouse. This week's song of the week: B...
Dec. 3, 2013

#60 - Moving to Italy: Tips to Finding a Rurual House & How to Pack

This week's podcast we share an all to familiar story of country living - problems with water! A recap of our lunch at Beltrami's for the unearthing of his famous formaggio di fossa and it snow's in time for Thanksgiving! Our immigration saga continues as we renew our paperwork for next year just as boxes of panetone show up in stores across Italy. We answer your questions about moving to Italy - how to pack and tips for finding an agriturismo or rural farmhouse. This week's song of the week: B...
Nov. 24, 2013

#59 - Bentornati, Welcome Back!!

Our 2013 season is now closed, the last guest checked out and we have returned from a whirlwind vacation! Jason shares a heartwarming story about a village elder that emerged from the woods, we answer questions about the 'Truffle Mafia' and play a song by Masi & Fatone. Thanks for sticking with us - we'll be back to a more regular schedule! Happy Thanksgiving, Jason & Ashley
Nov. 24, 2013

#59 - Bentornati, Welcome Back!!

Our 2013 season is now closed, the last guest checked out and we have returned from a whirlwind vacation! Jason shares a heartwarming story about a village elder that emerged from the woods, we answer questions about the 'Truffle Mafia' and play a song by Masi & Fatone. Thanks for sticking with us - we'll be back to a more regular schedule! Happy Thanksgiving, Jason & Ashley
Sept. 12, 2013

#58 - "Organic" Food in the EU and Favorite Fig Recipes

A sunny September morning we answer your listener questions about shopping for 'organic' food in Italy and the EU and share a few of our favorite fig recipes as well! Positive predictions for the mushroom/truffle season this fall as hunting season begins. A short and sweet podcast in-between jarring 100kilos of tomatoes every few day...back to work! Thanks for listening-
Sept. 12, 2013

#58 - "Organic" Food in the EU and Favorite Fig Recipes

A sunny September morning we answer your listener questions about shopping for 'organic' food in Italy and the EU and share a few of our favorite fig recipes as well! Positive predictions for the mushroom/truffle season this fall as hunting season begins. A short and sweet podcast in-between jarring 100kilos of tomatoes every few day...back to work! Thanks for listening-
Sept. 2, 2013

#57 - Answering your questions: Tomato Recipes, How to Pump Gas and Typical Italian Diet

Finally we're back! It's the first Sunday of September and we've got a little time away from the guests and garden to answer your burning questions! From our favorite tomato recipes and Gas Station Etiquette (& How to pump) to insight on the typical Italian diet Jason & Ashley answer some of the questions written in by the listeners. Until next time....
Sept. 2, 2013

#57 - Answering your questions: Tomato Recipes, How to Pump Gas and Typical Italian Diet

Finally we're back! It's the first Sunday of September and we've got a little time away from the guests and garden to answer your burning questions! From our favorite tomato recipes and Gas Station Etiquette (& How to pump) to insight on the typical Italian diet Jason & Ashley answer some of the questions written in by the listeners. Until next time....
July 22, 2013

#56 - A day in the life of...

A look at what an average day is like from sunrise to sunset running a farm, inn and cooking school. Jason shares the recipe for one of our favorite dishes of the season! Thanks for listening!
July 22, 2013

#56 - A day in the life of...

A look at what an average day is like from sunrise to sunset running a farm, inn and cooking school. Jason shares the recipe for one of our favorite dishes of the season! Thanks for listening!