tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30098383835899209652024-02-08T00:26:43.082+01:00Cooking Without BordersCooking Without Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121064153823996096noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009838383589920965.post-11135179844392841162014-01-03T01:47:00.004+01:002014-01-03T01:47:51.825+01:00We have adopted a tree! The "Cooking Without Borders" team has adopted an olive tree in the Fiorano region of Marche, just outside of Ripatransone. While on our forthcoming trip in July, we will be making our way to the <i>agriturismo</i> to visit our tree and speak with Paulo and Paulo Berretta, the caretakers of the grove.<br />
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A little bit about the Fiorano grove where our tree lives:<br />
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"If sharing a hillside with an organic vineyard, an almond grove and
fruit trees is your idea of the good life, this olive grove is for you.
The grove is south west facing overlooking the fertile Piceno hills 15
km from the sea and 300m above sea level. The variety of olives and
terroire make for an oil of intense aromas. Organic." </blockquote>
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Cooking Without Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121064153823996096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009838383589920965.post-68367855436749797362013-12-25T17:33:00.003+01:002013-12-25T17:52:23.611+01:00As 2014 approaches, it is time to get into 'travel mode'. Some of the amazing perspective we share as we embark on our trip...<br />
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...why immersion experiences are so important. Cooking Without Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121064153823996096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009838383589920965.post-26665002256819175822013-10-16T02:38:00.002+02:002013-10-16T02:38:15.403+02:00TeamItalia 2014!Looks like we have a team! As of today, we have 20 students, 3 guests and 3 chaperones making the trip. The airplane reservations are made and the countdown begins. So, what's next...<br />
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The TeamItalia group is forming! Tuesday is the last day for the 2014 members be part of the travel team. We are set for 21 days in Marche, heading out in July. We have some great adventures planned. Check back for more news about TeamItalia 2014.Cooking Without Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121064153823996096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009838383589920965.post-45288655954114867752012-09-30T03:28:00.002+02:002012-09-30T03:28:34.374+02:00Using What We LearnedAs we have embarked on a new school year, the lessons from the summer are not lost. We have recently tackled ravioli making, among other topics.<br />
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We have just heard that we will be serving dinner to our district school board in November. Members of TeamItalia will be charged with creating a menu based on our experiences in Ripatransone. You can bet that there will be pastas, <i>taquino</i>, stuffed Ascoli Piceno olives and other remarkable dishes from July's trip. As we get closer, we will share the menu and some images of the preparations. Cooking Without Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121064153823996096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009838383589920965.post-15872000925059917152012-08-10T23:58:00.003+02:002012-08-10T23:58:39.984+02:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;">You see, we are a group grounded in using what we know (cooking, providing service) to further the growth of our students while, as we can, assist our community. The Pro Loco notion, (</span><i style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;">pro loco</i><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"> is a Latin phrase that may be roughly translated "in favor of the place") seems to work for us. While we are not sponsoring publications or research, we are, in essence, a grassroots organization trying to promote the betterment of our surroundings, our <i>place</i> if you will. So, Pro Loco works for us. It means local. It means supported by the group. It means for the betterment of our community. It works for us. You may see Pro Loco stamped on some upcoming Cooks & Bakers and/or Culinary Arts happenings. Now you know. </span></span><br />
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Italian class... Summer school that was fun!<br />
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Tiramisu in the convent...<br />
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Watermelons in San Benedetto... nothing better!<br />
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Old Man with a combover eggplant!<br />
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Gena & Chef on the ropes' course. Pwahaha!<br />
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Capturing the lamb<br />
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Thank you for following along as we have shared our journey. The blog will stay 'alive' with follow-ups and more stories as they are written. For now, let's just say that TeamItalia 2014 sounds just about right.<br />
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We meet with the town's Mayor in a few hours and then our final meal in the convent. These are the last words from this side of the world and written with clouded eyes and a heavy heart. Time, it seems, beckons us back to a different place. This life here though, this sweet life, will not soon be forgotten.<br />
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Pounding chicken cutlets, later to be breaded and pan-fried.<br />
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Peeling local figs for fig and cream tart. Yes, it really is that good!<br />
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A quiet moment to soak up the kitchen activity<br />
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Cutting 'creme' - little strips of custard that are then breaded and fried, served hot and consumed by the handful.<br />
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A traditional, regional speciality: green olives (grown in the next over from here) stuffed with sausage then breaded and fried.<br />
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Hand rolling cavatelli... very much a multi-person operation<br />
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Sauce for the cavatelli: Fresh tomatoes, basil, olive oil, smoked scamorza and love<br />
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The finished crema and olives after frying<br />
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The crew with some of our old friends and new<br />
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Truly amazing day in Ascoli Piceno. The crew made the early morning trek down the mountain to spend a sun-drenched stretch in the area's largest town. Cathedrals, a castle, ancient fountain sourced by an underground aquifer and colorful shopping made up the day. </div>
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Known as the Land of Olives and Grapes, the olive supply is plentiful and treated with great reverence. We feasted on sausage-stuffed olives that were lightly bread, fried and served in paper cones.<br />
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Had lunch in a local caffe under the guidance of the chef/owner/host/new friend. If you are going to have pasta, grilled crusty bread and local wine, it certainly should be in a little caffe in Italy.</div>
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The <i>polizia</i> were kind enough to take a picture with some of the team. Very hospitable and a little intimidating. </div>
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Stumbled upon this really great 'artifact' when starting our tour of the art museum in Ripa... those signatures are from the first "Cooking Without Borders: Team Italia" group that visited a few years' ago. Time flies... enjoy the ride!</div>
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<br />Cooking Without Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121064153823996096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009838383589920965.post-48223943248250723112012-07-10T11:53:00.004+02:002012-07-10T11:53:56.476+02:00As the clock turned to midnight, we celebrated Chef Mullen's birthday with a late-night ambush in the convent!<br />
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What a fantastic morning! The Sisters at the convent in Ripatransone were generous enough to allow us time in their kitchen as they were preparing for today's 'pranzo'. The head cook, Sister Josephine, is full of kitchen wisdom and was freely sharing her experience. "Without love, you can't make good food," and "Appreciate the beauty of cooking" are but two mouthfuls of amazing inspiration.<br />
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We continue with our language classes later followed by a visit to the art museum later this afternoon. Busy, busy!</div>
<br />Cooking Without Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121064153823996096noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009838383589920965.post-78049174813346180482012-07-09T22:03:00.002+02:002012-07-09T22:03:46.895+02:00Busy night with Chef Cappecci! On the menu...<br />
Gnocchi with Wild Boar-Pomodoro Sauce<br />
Pan Roasted Lamb with Rosemary<br />
Crema (custard that will be breaded and fried... prepped tonight for use on Thursday)<br />
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Tomorrow morning we are taking part in a very special class! The cook for the convent, Sister Grace, will be presenting a class on pasta making! This is an unexpected addition to our agenda is very much eagerly anticipated. Following the pasta class, we will have another Italian language class followed by a visit to the town's art museum. </div>
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Chicken 'noodle' soup... simple. Delicious!<br />
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Our view of the Adriatic coast... seated in the comfort of a sun-shielded cabana.<br />
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Isn't this what traveling is all about? Good friends and good food, made better by the morning sun.</div>
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Cooking Without Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121064153823996096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009838383589920965.post-74131774576453530172012-07-08T16:01:00.000+02:002012-07-08T16:01:04.546+02:00<b>Nigel writes</b>: We spent the morning in the Adriatic Sea. It is hard to believe that I can say that! We twisted and turned our way down the side of the mountain from the hilltop village we are staying in to land on the shore of the Adriatic. The water is amazing. Really! From crystal clear, to emerald green to sky blue. We almost forgot about the heat, for a little while. The beach here is very different from back home. We have to pay to rent little tables with umbrellas attached and lounge chairs underneath. In between times in the sea, we walked around and visited the little shops that line the beach. It is so different here! We had frozen cappuccino and rosemary focaccia instead of the usual slice of Grotto's pizza and iced tea. We made our way back to the convent for 'pranzo' - our lunch - of really amazing fried chicken and french fries. Even the American-style food is better here. After lunch, our friend/translator/son of our Italian language teacher learned how to catch a baseball with our help. He's pretty good!<br />
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<b>Jake writes</b>: I wasn't really sure that I was up for the ropes course when we were first planning on going to Italy. Once we got there this morning, it was no turning back. Exactly how I was feeling. But, I was there. I'm glad I did it! It started off really uncomfortably, but once you get over the "you're gonna die" factor, it is really fun. Sure, you see the sharp sticks and you feel like you are going to fall, but you just do it. I dig it!<br />
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<br />Cooking Without Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121064153823996096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009838383589920965.post-83144757742024429342012-07-06T18:01:00.001+02:002012-07-06T18:01:13.425+02:00<b>Julianna writes</b>: The trip to San Benedetto del Tronto earlier today was crazy! We started off with an early morning bus ride down the mountain to the seaside town. Going down the windy road on the mountain was an adventure in itself; we zipped around sharp turns that were made tolerable by seeing the amazing view of the coast.<br />
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Today is the town's market day. There are hundreds of vendors in the open air market. They sell everything! There are fruits and vegetables from local farms, clothes, tools, items for the kitchen and anything else you can imagine.<br />
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We were able to bargain with the vendors to get better prices on great items.<br />
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We got a bit of break from the heat, finally. As soon as we got back from San Bendetto it poured. This is the first time we really saw rain here. And the town is just as beautiful in the rain.Cooking Without Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121064153823996096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009838383589920965.post-88280158074216997362012-07-06T17:41:00.001+02:002012-07-06T17:41:26.287+02:00<b>Chef Mullen writes</b>: It was great meeting with the mayor of Ripatransone last evening. He was kind enough to provide little terra-cotta whistles crafted in town for each of our travelers. We had a meeting in the 800 year-old office across from the town's opera house. Below is a picture of the town's flag and the mayor with the TeamItalia shirt we brought along for him.<br />
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<b>Chef B writes</b>: Rounding our first busy day in Ripatransone. After language class this morning, we feasted on lunch in the convent. They have been feeding us very well.</div>
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This evening, we had our first cooking class with Chef Cappecci. He worked us! It was really hot but the food was well worth the sweat equity. Below are some shots as we prepared a traditional <i>taquino, </i>stuffed turkey thigh with rosemary, garlic and dill. We also roasted vegetables from the local <i>mercado</i> and prepared ricotta-spianch filled ravioli with pomodoro sauce, tartuffo sauce and sage-butter sauce. To round out our evening, we ended with cappuccino and gellato under a moonlit sky, hung heavy with humid, night blue fruit. </div>
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<b>Tara says:</b> The bidet is magical! Every bathroom in the US should be equipped with one... it washes away all your sins! Haha!!<br />
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Following breakfast, we met with Diane, our amazing Italian language teacher. The team had a great time and the class flew by. </div>
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Everybody is out exploring the town before <i>Pranzo</i> (lunch) then we have a busy afternoon with our first cooking class with Chef Cappecci. Some blogs and pictures from the students later today!<br />
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