Category Archives: Pastificio G De Martlino

There was once a pig called Jimmy

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Gareth

Once upon a time, many years ago near the little town of Pietralunga in the province of Perugia, a farmer had a pig called Jimmy. Jimmy was a very special pig. He was prized as a truffle hunter which is … Continue reading →

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‘Ere Ear, we’re making Orecchiette

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Gareth

The food ‘industry’, for that is what they call it as if to separate us further from our food, has a language of its own. One term they like is ‘mouth feel’. Good pasta is about mouth feel as much … Continue reading →

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Alpha Bieta and a Beta

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Gareth

Wherever I go I keep meeting up with Lucullus. Since friends acquired the artisan food company, Lucullus France, five or so years ago, I have built a romantic obsession with the man. The Véritable Lucullus – this foie gras mabré … Continue reading →

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