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The Olive Oils at Passo della Palomba, Todi, Umbria

So you think you know your Olive Oils?

September 30, 2021October 6, 2021 Caro 0 Comments Italian Wines, Olive Farm Todi, Olive oil, Olive Oil tasting, Olive Oil Umbria, Passo della Palomba, taste of savoie, Todi, Travel Italy, Umbria, Visit Umbria, Wine Tasting Umbria

Deep in the beautiful Umbrian countryside, near Todi in Italy, we discovered a hidden treasure. The wonderful olive farm of Passo della Palomba really is a taste of paradise and certainly a taste of some of the best olive oil that Italy has to offer. This delightful 19th century estate has been expertly and lovingly restored by Alessandro and Claudia Gilotti and their sons. The restoration took 4 years using original materials to retain its former glory. Now at Passo Della Palomba you can enjoy a peaceful holiday in this tranquil location.

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Apero, Starters & Snacks Main Courses Recipe Vegetarian

yum…Wild Garlic – ail l’ours

May 12, 2013March 10, 2021 Caro 7 Comments Ail l'ours, ail l'ours pesto, France, Garlic, Haute Savoie, Lake Annecy, Olive oil, pesto, pesto recipe, recipe, recipe for pesto, recipe with wild garlic, taste of savoie, wild garlic, wild garlic pesto

How to make a delicious pesto with wild garlic.
Wild Garlic in the spring. Taking walks around the Haute Savoie is truly wonderful. The breathtaking views, fresh air, mountain scenes and tranquillity of the countryside, coupled with the wildlife, flora and fauna make walking in this part of France a ‘must do’ when visiting this region.

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