Barbara from Savour the Sannio is hosting this very cool event and I'm passing it on to anyone who loves good food, a good time, and happens to be in the Naples-Rome area.
With the new year under way, what could be better then getting together around a roaring fire to savour and celebrate that most generous and succulent of animals…the rare but multi-purpose BLACK CASERTANO PIG! Building on the success of last year’s event, Savour the Sannio invites you to join us once again.
U’ puorc (as the pig is called in local dialect) is the prince of the season. Now as in the past, this is a time of celebration for rural farmers. A fat, healthy pig signifies an abundance of food for the whole the winter, with tasty delicacies such as prosciutto, culatello, salami, capocollo, pancetta and lardo. The saying goes “E’ una festa per tutti tranne che per il maiale” (It’s a party for everyone but the pig).
Only an hour from Naples- an easy drive up the A1 motorway – Terre di Conca is run by eco-chef Berardino Lombardo. The estate showcases his 18th century casale and restaurant set in 40 hectares of woods and organic farmland where he grows rare heirloom fruits and raises prized capons and his renowned Casertano black pigs. Berardino Lombardo is credited with having single-handedly saved this autochthonous breed. In 1955 there were only 25 specimens alive and the breed was listed in the FAO World Watch List for Domestic Animal Diversity as at risk of extinction. Today Berardino raises approximately 100 pigs a year that feast on the chestnuts and acorns in the rich, dense woods of his estate. He makes fine cured meats, lardo secco (dry lard) and a product of his own invention, La Stringata, the result of tying together the lard, bacon and loin of pork.
DATE: Saturday, February 7th
TIME: 10am - 5pm
PRICE: Adults €50,00 - Children 5-12: €25,00 - Toddlers: FREE
PROGRAM
10.00 - Arrival at Terre di Conca. Visit to the nearby Convento dei Lattani
11.30 - Meet the chef and watch, over a glass of wine, as he prepares the traditional pork dishes at his grand vintage stove. Tour of the estate. Children can visit the nursery and try to catch any piglets that have run astray!
13.30 - Lunch – a fantastic array of antipasti, pasta, pork dishes and desserts accompanied by excellent Aglianico and Palagrello. Throughout the meal we will read a few words in praise of pigs! (Feel free to bring a contribution or even write your own.)
15.00 - Relax in the company of Neapolitan singer Peppe Zona or view Antonietta’s astounding collection of antique embroidery and lace in front of her majestic fireplace.
17.00 - Arrivederci
For more information or to reserve your place, contact Barbara Goldfield.
Email: barbaragoldfield@savourthesannio.com
2 comments:
Hi! Thanks for checking out my blog! It looks like you have collected so much good information about this area...I look forward to spending time looking at your blog and getting a hold of your cookbook!
Hi - Just found your blog and it is great. Too many people overlook the Southern part of Italy which is a shame -- there's so much to explore there. Thanks for featuring it.
Linda
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