Last Friday, 7th May we took a spin over to Spoleto to catch the Mille Miglia rally as it passed through the town. A few years ago it came through Acquasparta, I think because there were road works in Spoleto at the time. Anyway, it is a famous Rally that runs from Brescia to Rome and back again and is over 80 years old. If you want more info www.millemiglia.it. The rally now draws drivers and vintage cars from all over the world.
Here are a few images we took of the cars.
Homemade pasta | the method The simplest way is to get your food processor out, bung in the flour, toss in the eggs, give the processor a few pulses till the mixture comes together and tip it out onto a work surface. At this stage you just need to bring it together with your hands,…
Wild Asparagus in Umbria – Asparagi At Long Last. We have been out scouring the hillsides and fields for the past few weeks in search of this Springtime treat, Wild Asparagus. For the next 6 weeks or so these little beauties pop out of the ground all around us and we don’t waste any time…
The quintessential ‘Hidden Gem’ We recently found this pure gem, and it is one of the Best. It is an Agriturismo called La Fontana and is in a tiny town in the mountains called Macerino, about a 20-minute drive from Acquasparta, past Portaria, a bit of a hike but well worth it. They have no…
A rustic Umbrian restaurant in Portaria This little restaurant in Piazza Giuseppe Verdi in Portaria is a very homely, rustic spot. They have a big fire in the restaurant on which they cook all the meats and during the winter months, it is a joy to walk in out of the cold and be met…
The video below is the second snapshot of the Acquasparta Summer festival in 2016 shot by Siobhan, Il Rinascimento ad Acquasparta. The festival runs during the first 2 weeks in June and is the best time in Acquasparta. Il Rinascimento ad Acquasparta 2016 Part II from Siobhan Hegarty
The short video below is a snapshot of the Acquasparta Summer festival in 2016 shot by Siobhan, Il Rinascimento ad Acquasparta. The festival runs during the first 2 weeks in June and is the best time in Acquasparta. More video to follow when we get a chance to edit them! Il Rinascimento ad Acquasparta 2016…
Mille miglia 2010 in spoleto.. Nifty 🙂