Episodes

July 7, 2013

#55 - Pasta Machine vs. Rolling Pin Debate

It's a beautiful July morning in Le Marche and we were able to squeeze in a little time for a podcast this Sunday. Jason answers the question on why he uses the Atlas rolling machine in his 'Pasta & Sauces' class vs. the old fashioned, traditional rolling pin. We give an update on the garden & what's growing, the hens and hopes for a tractor one day. Paperwork looms in our future as the renewal of our drivers license, VISA, etc. is all due this winter. And finally on a night off we hunt for a fe...
July 7, 2013

#55 - Pasta Machine vs. Rolling Pin Debate

It's a beautiful July morning in Le Marche and we were able to squeeze in a little time for a podcast this Sunday. Jason answers the question on why he uses the Atlas rolling machine in his 'Pasta & Sauces' class vs. the old fashioned, traditional rolling pin. We give an update on the garden & what's growing, the hens and hopes for a tractor one day. Paperwork looms in our future as the renewal of our drivers license, VISA, etc. is all due this winter. And finally on a night off we hunt for a fe...
June 21, 2013

#54 - After Pizza Night Podcast

It's been a month since our last podcast so we have a lot to update - from the weather and garden to the chickens and the wedding! Another late night podcast (after pizza night!) We recap all the happenings at our farmhouse, plus explain how to use the site Marcheinfesta.it - searching for festivals in Le Marche. Thanks for listening!
June 21, 2013

#54 - After Pizza Night Podcast

It's been a month since our last podcast so we have a lot to update - from the weather and garden to the chickens and the wedding! Another late night podcast (after pizza night!) We recap all the happenings at our farmhouse, plus explain how to use the site Marcheinfesta.it - searching for festivals in Le Marche. Thanks for listening!
May 15, 2013

#53 - A Rare Late Nite Podcast

After a full day of outdoor work we fired up the mics for a rare late night podcast!
May 15, 2013

#53 - A Rare Late Nite Podcast

After a full day of outdoor work we fired up the mics for a rare late night podcast!
May 7, 2013

#52 - Primo Maggio/InRock Fest & Wedding Planning

Recapping early May festivities & feasts with a recipe for tagliatelle & asparagus! Planning for an upcoming wedding in June and an update on the turkey.... Thanks for listening!!
May 7, 2013

#52 - Primo Maggio/InRock Fest & Wedding Planning

Recapping early May festivities & feasts with a recipe for tagliatelle & asparagus! Planning for an upcoming wedding in June and an update on the turkey.... Thanks for listening!!
April 30, 2013

#51 - Bottling Wine & Talkin' Shop with another Chef

This has been another busy week - from cleaning & bottling almost 1000 bottles of wine to cooking classes and prepping the garden/farm for summer's crops. After we recap the week Jason interviews our first stage (Chef apprentice) about his misconceptions on Italian food. Thanks for listening!
April 30, 2013

#51 - Bottling Wine & Talkin' Shop with another Chef

This has been another busy week - from cleaning & bottling almost 1000 bottles of wine to cooking classes and prepping the garden/farm for summer's crops. After we recap the week Jason interviews our first stage (Chef apprentice) about his misconceptions on Italian food. Thanks for listening!
April 25, 2013

#50 - Family Travel: What to do with Kids in the Italian countryside

Ciao Tutti! Tips for traveling with children to the Italian countryside! This week we do a garden update - the sound of diesel engines have been humming for days preparing the soil for summer crops! We've wrangled the help of neighbors with tractors and have begun our 2013 garden! We've been busy not only in the garden, but the rest of our fowl has arrived, we've been butchering with Carlo, visiting Fano and more!
April 25, 2013

#50 - Family Travel: What to do with Kids in the Italian countryside

Ciao Tutti! Tips for traveling with children to the Italian countryside! This week we do a garden update - the sound of diesel engines have been humming for days preparing the soil for summer crops! We've wrangled the help of neighbors with tractors and have begun our 2013 garden! We've been busy not only in the garden, but the rest of our fowl has arrived, we've been butchering with Carlo, visiting Fano and more!
April 16, 2013

#49 -Eating Wild, Spring is in the Air!

Ahhh Spring has finally sprung! This week we answer your listener questions about what we do in our down-time and off-season. We're picking wild spring greens almost daily from the fields surrounding our farm and making risotto, stuffed pasta, crostini and simply sauteed! And Jason has some exciting chicken news to share!! Plus we recap the weekend festivities of hosting a large group of Italians for a by-request, American Turkey/Thanksgiving lunch! Thanks for listening!
April 16, 2013

#49 -Eating Wild, Spring is in the Air!

Ahhh Spring has finally sprung! This week we answer your listener questions about what we do in our down-time and off-season. We're picking wild spring greens almost daily from the fields surrounding our farm and making risotto, stuffed pasta, crostini and simply sauteed! And Jason has some exciting chicken news to share!! Plus we recap the weekend festivities of hosting a large group of Italians for a by-request, American Turkey/Thanksgiving lunch! Thanks for listening!
April 9, 2013

#48 - Pizza 101

This week's podcast we answer your burning questions about pizza making - the dough, the sauce, the wood burning oven - all of it!! Make sure to check our blog for the pizza recipe: http://latavolamarcherecipebox.blogspot.it/2013/04/pizza-dough-recipe.html We also chat a bit about visiting Umbria's Agriculture Expo filled with tractors, cows, fowl and flowers!
April 9, 2013

#48 - Pizza 101

This week's podcast we answer your burning questions about pizza making - the dough, the sauce, the wood burning oven - all of it!! Make sure to check our blog for the pizza recipe: http://latavolamarcherecipebox.blogspot.it/2013/04/pizza-dough-recipe.html We also chat a bit about visiting Umbria's Agriculture Expo filled with tractors, cows, fowl and flowers!
April 2, 2013

#47 - Easter Recap & Interview about the Recipe for a Longer Life with Dr. Rakotz

This week Jason & Ashley recap Easter festivities including the menu from a traditional Easter breakfast they attended at their friends pig farm. Move over Dr.Drew! Ashley interviews Dr. Mike Rakotz from Northwestern University, an energetic family practitioner passionate about the recipe for longevity; healthy eating, staying active and being part of a community. They discuss salt & olive oil as well as all the recipes he's learned in his cooking classes at the farm!
April 2, 2013

#47 - Easter Recap & Interview about the Recipe for a Longer Life with Dr. Rakotz

This week Jason & Ashley recap Easter festivities including the menu from a traditional Easter breakfast they attended at their friends pig farm. Move over Dr.Drew! Ashley interviews Dr. Mike Rakotz from Northwestern University, an energetic family practitioner passionate about the recipe for longevity; healthy eating, staying active and being part of a community. They discuss salt & olive oil as well as all the recipes he's learned in his cooking classes at the farm!
March 18, 2013

#45 - Preparing for Easter & Recipe Ideas

During a blustery windy day Jason & Ashley chat about 3 days til guests arrive, corned beef for St. Patty's Day and starting seeds for the garden (Watch our *VIDEO*: How to Start Heirloom Tomato Seeds) all the preparations, festivities & food for Easter. Jason offers a few suggestions for recipes with lamb and vegetarian options. Send us an email with week with your discussion topics for a chance to be chosen for a skype call to be recorded for the podcast (our lame attempt at phone-in questions...
March 18, 2013

#45 - Preparing for Easter & Recipe Ideas

During a blustery windy day Jason & Ashley chat about 3 days til guests arrive, corned beef for St. Patty's Day and starting seeds for the garden (Watch our *VIDEO*: How to Start Heirloom Tomato Seeds) all the preparations, festivities & food for Easter. Jason offers a few suggestions for recipes with lamb and vegetarian options. Send us an email with week with your discussion topics for a chance to be chosen for a skype call to be recorded for the podcast (our lame attempt at phone-in questions...
March 7, 2013

#44 - Driving in Italy: Sat Nav vs. Map

In this short episode Jason & Ashley discuss the difference between traveling with a map in hand and/or a sat nav while trying out a new digital recorder. (Hope the volume and levels are a little better - let us know what you think)
March 7, 2013

#44 - Driving in Italy: Sat Nav vs. Map

In this short episode Jason & Ashley discuss the difference between traveling with a map in hand and/or a sat nav while trying out a new digital recorder. (Hope the volume and levels are a little better - let us know what you think)
March 1, 2013

#43 - Recipe for our Beloved Blood Orange Liquor & 2013 Calander of Events at our Cooking School

Recorded on March 1st- the opening day of "Gelato Season!" This week Jason & Ashley pimp their packages & upcoming classes/courses from foraging for wild edibles in the Spring, market trips and artisan beer tastings/tours over the summer, a yoga retreat in September and our annual butchering program in October, we are busy at our little farmhouse! 2013 Events at La Tavola Marche Ashley explains how to make Arancello the blood orange version of the famous Limoncello - Ashley's Arancello Recipe. ...
March 1, 2013

#43 - Recipe for our Beloved Blood Orange Liquor & 2013 Calander of Events at our Cooking School

Recorded on March 1st- the opening day of "Gelato Season!" This week Jason & Ashley pimp their packages & upcoming classes/courses from foraging for wild edibles in the Spring, market trips and artisan beer tastings/tours over the summer, a yoga retreat in September and our annual butchering program in October, we are busy at our little farmhouse! 2013 Events at La Tavola Marche Ashley explains how to make Arancello the blood orange version of the famous Limoncello - Ashley's Arancello Recipe. ...