Posted in Le Baccanti Events, US Road Shows on Mar 22nd, 2010
THE WHITE HOUSE FOOD PROGRAM…AND Italy at Your Table in CHICAGO by Filippo Bartolotta After a refreshing Thai meal with Van and Kelly we leave 69°F Santa Monica for 25°F Chicago! While thinking of that I still have super memories of the indestructible and multilayered  Amarone Qunitarelli 1990, offered by our friend Lana during her [...]
Posted in Italian Foods & Restaurants on Feb 14th, 2010
PROSCIUTTO CRUDO, RAW HAM - PRODUCTION METHODS The raw pig thighs or hams are salted by hand and stored in cold cells for three or four weeks, after which the excess salt is wiped off and the hams laid aside for ten to twelve weeks more. The salt having by then penetrated uniformly into the muscle masses, [...]
Posted in Le Baccanti Events, US Road Shows on Jan 4th, 2010
EXPERIENCE ITALY AT YOUR TABLE A trip to Italy featuring sustainable food and wine Benedetta Vitali and Filippo Bartolotta, Italian masters in cooking and wine respectively, are coming to America and bringing with them the Italian culture of fresh local ingredients, traditional foods, seasonal eating and pairing of healthy food with good wine. They will be hosting events throughout the month [...]
