"UMBRIA to visit and taste"

Todi "A terrace on Umbria" 

Elegant medieval city, a small jewel about forty kilometers from Perugia, one of the most fascinating destinations in Umbria, beautiful and melancholy is shown from the top of a hill overlooking the bed of the Tiber river . Famous for the quality of life, walking through alleys and streets, you can let yourself be captivated by the charm of a city where you can breathe an atmosphere of other times.

In Piazza del Popolo, the ancient seat of the Roman forum, you can visit the main monuments: the Cathedral, the Palazzo dei Priori, the Palazzo del Capitano and the Palazzo del Popolo, just outside the thirteenth-century walls of the town, there is the church- the temple of Santa Maria della Consolazione, along Viale della Consolazione; all symbols of a power that was.                           Also in Piazza del Popolo, you can alternate the cultural visit with pleasant stops in some cafeteria or in one of the typical shops to buy hand-made fabrics.

From the pleasures of culture, not to forget that the city also hosted the first edition of the literary festival “Todi - city of the book”, you can easily pass on to the pleasures of cooking; first of all the wine tradition of the city, wine has always been the undisputed protagonist of the life of the Todi people, up to precious recipes such as:

The torta al testo - This sort of unleavened bread, with a round shape made from water and flour, is famous throughout Umbria and is the star of numerous village festivals thanks to its simplicity and versatility. Torta al testo is pure Umbrian street food and you can enjoy it in many different combinations; the filling, in fact, can vary from cured meats to seasonal game - such as wild boar - to cheeses and vegetables: this is why it is suitable for all palates. If you are in a hurry, you can grab it and savor it in the streets of the center, filling your eyes and palate with wonder.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 The pasticcio di Jacopone - The dish takes its name from Jacopone da Todi, a symbol of the city, and is a gem of the Todi culinary tradition. The appearance is almost unmistakable and appetizing: it is a puff pastry roll filled with pork and veal, vegetables and ricotta. The pie is served in slices, seasoned with tomato sauce, excellent to accompany the pie with a glass of Grechetto wine.

Palomba alla ghiotta (or Todina) - Traditional Todi dish par excellence, a delicacy that speaks a strict Todino dialect, a dish so rooted in the territory that it is the subject of a very popular festival that punctually fills the streets of the Cecanibbi district of Todi. In autumn and winter (October is the ideal month), there is no house or restaurant where the dogfish does not appear.                      They cook slowly, skewered, gently brushed with oil and rosemary, letting their liquid soul rain into the dripping pan. A success of flavors, with the help of black olives, wine, garlic, sage, lemon and pepper. Some variations are sometimes added, such as capers, juniper berries, ham or anchovies.

Enjoy your meal and ... See you soon!!!!