Cool Recipes for a Hot Summer-Potato Salad La SIbilla Style

I’ve had potato salads before. It is a classic dish for the summer. Last week at a Slow Food Campi Flegrei event at La Sibilla (Bacoli) I had a potato salad that was, oh, sooo good. A simple salad, prepared with simple fresh ingredients. I asked RestitutaSomma (La Sibilla) what made this simple salad so special.


We’ve all made potato salad before…the ingredients are basic: potatoes, tomatoes, green bell peppers, anchovies, black olives, arugula salad, olive oil, and salt to taste. A couple of things she shared with me that gave this salad its kick. First, after you boil the potatoes, it is important that you peel them when they are hot. Don’t cool them down! In fact, she runs her fingers under cold water instead of the potatoes to help her with the process. Afterwards, she cuts them into cubes, seasons them with salt and olive oil and lets it cool. Then when the seasoned potatoes are cool, only then does she add the fresh produce. She mixes it up, and there you have it….Simple, straightforward, full of flavor. The perfect summer recipe.

Incontrasrsi in Cantina-Feudi di San Gregorio's Hot Summer Program

Forget the beach...Let’s meet in the cantina...


Feudi di San Gregorio and Marennà Restaurant have a series of events scheduled for the month of August that covers all angles.

Here is the program:

Tuesday August 10 1900 hrs Apericena in the garden with Marennà as well as a concert under the stars. 30 Euro

Wednesday August 11 1900 hrs Yoga in the rose garden at sunset (reservations necessary) 10 Euro

Thursday August 12 1730 hrs A walk through the vineyards designed especially for grandparents and  kids. Snack included. (Free but reservations are required)

Friday August 13 1130-1600-1800 hrs A walk through the winery featuring Fiano and a tasting of the following wines -Fiano di Avellino 2009, Pietracalda 2009, Privilegio 2007 as well as typical products. 10 Euro

1900 hrs Aperitifs and live music in the vineyards. 15 Euro

Saturday August 14 1130-1600-1800 hrs A walk through the winery featuring Greco and a tasting of the following wines –Greco di Tufo 2009, Cutizzi 2009, Dubl Greco as well as typical products. 10 Euro

Monday August 16 1130-1600-1800 hrs A walk through the winery featuring Aglianico and a tasting of the following wines –Ros’Aura 2009, Rubrato 2008, Dubl Rosato as well as typical products. 10 Euro

1900 hrs Yoga in the rose garden at sunset (reservations necessary) 10 Euro

Tuesday August 17 2000 hrs Dinner in the Taurasi vineyards. (reservations necessary) 30 Euro

Wednesday August 18 1800 hrs Cooking class in the garden with Chef Paolo Barrale. Includes a tasting of the dishes prepared and wine. 30 Euro (reservations necessary-maximum 20 students)

Thursday August 19 1800 hrs Cooking class in the garden with Chef Paolo Barrale. Includes a tasting of the dishes prepared and wine. 30 Euro (reservations necessary-maximum 20 students)

Friday August 20 2100 hrs Live music in the piazzetta –Rich Hutton and Soul Brothers-and finger foods prepared by Marennà. 20 Euro

Sunday August 22 1130-1600-1800 hrs A walk through the winery featuring Falanghina and a tasting of the following wines –Falanghina 2009, Serrocielo 2008, Dubl Falanghina as well as typical products. 10 Euro


Feudi di San Gregorio
Località Cerza Grossa
83050 Sorbo Serpico (AV)
0825 986683
http://www.feudi.it/ or prenota@feudi.it

The 12th Edition of Sagra del Mare -Monte di Procida -August 5-8

A hot August evening in the heart of Campi Flegrei.....

18 gazebos set up on the left side of the Aquamorta pier.

Occassion: Monte di Procida and the 12 th edition of Sagra del Mare.

This fantastic event, put on by the association Vivi L’Estate, will prepare, present and serve pepate di cozze, pizzette d'alghe, anguria, and frittura mista di pesce (peppered mussels, fried seaweed, watermelon, fried mixed seafood). But what you really don’t want to miss are the stands set up by some of the best local restaurants like L'Orizzonte, La Polena, Divinium, Villa Chiara, La Cucina di Gerry, Scalabrino, and Villa Rosalia. Besides the stands with specialties from the sea, you’ll find stands set up with  primi piatti, i dolci and the best wines from the Campi Flegrei area. And what sagra is complete without musical performances, folk dances (a true Festival Tammorre) and stands exhibiting local crafts.


For more info click on the link http://www.sagradelmareflegrea.com/

Jazz in Laurino-August 8-13th

Jazz in Laurino in the heart of Cilento---August 8-13th

Cilento is a beautiful part of Campania. And for 6 days, Laurino will host an amazing series of jazz concerts, courses, jam sessions. Jazz in Laurino is an event dedicated to jazz music that takes place in Laurino, a typical village in the Parco Nazionale del Cilento Cilento.

The concerts will be held inside the ancient walls of Palazzo Ducale (VIII century) and in the cloister of the Monastery of St. Anthony (XVI century).

While flipping through the site, a particular event caught my eye...Wine an Music. Yes. Wine and Music—When wine meets jazz. When food meets jazz. In collaboration with Bruno De Conciliis of Viticoltori de Conciliis, Confusi ma felici, and Osteria la Piazzetta. 2 courses to introduce you to the world of wine tasting and wine making.

Check out the web site for more info...it should be an amazing time...

http://www.jazzinlaurino.it/

17th Edition of Vinalia in Benevento-4-10 August 2010

Ah, summer in Campania...


One of my favorite things to do is hit the wine and food fairs. August 4-10, in Guardia Sanframondi (Benevento) there will be a big one. The 17th edition of Vinalia. This project combines the talents of the Comune di Guardia Sanframondi, Provincia di Benevento, Regione Campania, Camera di Commercio di Benevento, Ente Provinciale per il Turismo di Benevento, Associazione Italiana Sommelier Campania, Coldiretti, Laboratorio Teatrale Guardia Sanframondi, Accademia Italiana del Peperoncino, Pro Loco di Guardia Sanframondi, Misericordia di Guardia Sanframondi, ArciGuardiaand is part of the “Tra Cantine e Borghi d’Arte” project as well as Provincia di Benevento, l’Ente Provinciale per il Turismo ed i Comuni di Castelvenere, Guardia Sanframondi, Sant’Agata de’ Goti, Solopaca e Torrecuso. All designed to rediscover Campania’s winemaking traditions.

In addition to wine tastings,there will be  olive oil, cheeses, salumi, mushrooms and other gastronomic goodies available to the visitor. Something for everyone!

The program is being finalized, but for more information you can call the following numbers: 0824864129 0824817404, http://www.vinalia.it/ or Facebook profile - Vinalia.

Sandro Tacinelli

Press Office: 2010 Vinalia

3392073143 - email: sandrotacinelli@tin.it

Mercati al Borgo, Taurasi -August 1st-The Program

Here it is...Details on what to expect on Sunday, August 1st


10.00 am: Open market with local products

In the historic center/centro storico:

- Guided visits of the centro storico ,churches and museum of Taurasi

- Wine tastings

- Folk music in the streets of Taurasi

Regional Enoteca (Castello)

10.00 – Wine tastings

11.00 – Tasting Lab: Olio Ravece D.O.P

12.00 – The wine producers present a journey of the senses with wine (TAU) and guided wine tastings

16.30 – A chat in the Castle with The National Archeological Association

"A harvest of two thousand years ago"

Lecturers by Dr. Flavio Castaldo (archaeologist), Dr. Tsao Cevoli (archaeologist),and Dr. Antonio de Gruttola (winemaker)

Afterwards, a wine tasting by Cantina Giardino

18.30 – 2000 Wine tastings

In addition, Cantine Caggiano and Antica Hirpinia will be open for visits during the following hours 10.00-12.00 / / 15.00-18.00


For more info contact:

Franco Archidiacono 380 9019050 –Condotta Slow Food


Sandro Barletta 338 5234241 –Valle del Calore della Condotta Slow Food

Flavio Castaldo 333 6064386 –Mercati al Borgo

info@condottaufitataurasi.it

info@mercatialborgo.it

My Serata Slow Food-Campi Flegrei-La Sibilla

Slow Food...the formula is so simple, so basic. Fresh products-grown locally- in season. This is what was explained to me and the crowd of about 30 Slow Food lovers at La Sibilla in Bacoli the evening of July 22nd. For those of us who showed up early, a mini mercato was set up with products such as tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, capers. Fresh marmalades, jams, and homemade tomato sauce were also available for purchase.


Fresh, quality produce…simple, hearty recipes…

Fried eggplants with fresh tomatoes, Peperoncini verde with tomatoes, a beautiful potato salad with tomatoes, anchovies, black olives…I could go on. I enjoyed all of this with La Sibilla’s Falanghina and Piedirosa (rosé).

Stay tuned to this blog over the next week for recipes for these amazing summer side dishes…

For more info on Slow Food Campi Flegrei click on the link here.