The taste of Easter on the Amalfi Coast
Alessandra 01/10/2024 0
The spring season has arrived and with it also the rays of the warm sun, blooms and Easter holidays. In every corner of the World, Easter has its ancient traditions and rituals and on Amalfi Coast the tradition becomes an explosion of flavors, scents and conviviality to live in the warmth of your own home. Here, in Italy, Easter festivities are preceded by a long Lenten season, a time of renunciation and prayer… and Easter becomes a symbol of liberation to be celebrated. The best way to celebrate is gathering together at the table and discovering the culinary tradition of our Coast rich in ancient dishes and treats. Ready to find out more about the culinary tradition of our Coast?
First of all, the most wished dish of all is the ‘Tortano’, a savory bread typical throughout the Region and handed down by tradition. It’s a sort of a plum cake and is covered with salted bacon, filled with pepper, local cured meats, cheese and eggs – the mixture of cured meat and cheese varies from recipe to recipe – it must be eaten really hot to enjoy its flavor to the fullest. In line with the Easter coastal tradition, the second main dish is doubtless the roasted lamb, also said ‘O Beneritto – translated as ‘The Blessed’ – so called for the bay leaves added during its preparation and for its religious connection. After all, lambs and goats, were brought as gift by the settlers to owners on the occasion of Easter Holidays and this ritual turned this dish into a timeless culinary tradition during the Easter holidays to local families.
Every dish served on the tables of our Coast is always accompanied by delicious wines that this land boasts. In fact, between terraces and pergolas, are being produced some of the most world-renowned wines of the Divine and not only, such as the white wine ‘Ginestra’, a typical grape variety of the areas of Amalfi, Maiori, Minori, Scala and Ravello named after the characteristic scent of broom; the ‘Ripolo’, a white wine farmed solely in this area; moreover the historical vineyard ‘Piedirosso’, named after the red of the stems of the grapes, which recall the legs of pigeons and finally the Tintore, a red wine typical of the hills of Tramonti. Just some of the broad variety of wines of the Divine to taste! When it comes to sweet, in a real easter lunch cannot miss the famous ‘Pastiera’, a typical cheesecake, rich in ingredients, but with a delicate taste. In ancient times, housewives made it in great quantities during the days before Easter, this tradition has been left unchanged over time. In fact, the preparation of the ‘Pastiera’ begins during the days before Easter even nowadays, the flavor of candied fruit, wheat berries and citrus is a real treat for the palate. And as all around the World, here too there is the tradition of chocolate eggs: an exchange of gifts, surprises for kids and a symbol of rebirth that is about to arrive!
Well, it’s time to lay your tables with pastel-coloured tablecloths, tulips and lots of tasty food to celebrate Easter in any part of the World with LOVE.
The beauty and tradition of our Coast are waiting for you!
Alessandra
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Jenny & Zac: climbing to love!
Obsidian stones collected in Africa during one of his climbs were used for Jenny and Zac’s wedding rings.
Extremely in love, their promise of love at Palazzo Suriano is a milestone in their life. An intimate atmosphere at the presence of their children and surrounded by the beauty of the Amalfi Coast.
The ceremony ended and the couple has take a ride on a convertible taking pictures along the coast: he was driving, she is next to him with a Jackline scarf on her head looking at the beauty of nature and sea. Literally a dream!
Alessandra 01/10/2024
Why should you hire a Planner for your Destination Wedding?
It’s common knowledge that planning a Destination Wedding requires coordination, attention, patience and a lot of trust… Just like that!
If having a ceremony far far away from home can be a beautiful moment, on the other side the planning process preceding it can be very stressful and hard. Hence, hiring a trusted professional Wedding Planner can help make the planning process much easier and the time that separates you from your ‘Yes, I do’ will flow more smoothly.
Here, some reasons why hiring a local planner like me for your #destinationlove
Don’t worry, be happy!
A local planner like me can ease the stress by being able to have an answer for all your questions or doubts, always offering a professional opinion. Furthermore, you should keep in mind that your Wedding Planner will be a paramount help if you have to make hard decisions such as postponing your Wedding date or last minute changes
Your Point-Person
A real Destination Wedding Planner has behind her back years and years of experience, local connections, resources and relationships built over time. She can handle any problem and give you any suggestions you need. After all, the job of a planner is to ensure a flawless Destination Wedding and her suggestions will only be the best of the best.
Endless knowledge
A local Wedding Planner knows all the best attractions, restaurants, activities and accommodations of the area you choose. She will be able to give recommendations or help you decide where to book your guests’ stay, especially if you’re trying to coordinate a large group of people. Once you and your guests arrive, you won’t need to research where to go or what to do, because a real Planner will even be able to plan your Wedding Weekend with her local knowledge, amazing your guests.
Follow blindly!
This is easier said than done, but I suggest being flexible and open to any ideas and recommendations of your Destination Wedding Planner. You just need to pass her your idea of Wedding Ceremony and that’s it! The rest of the job will be done by your Wedding Planner, you have hired her for her expertise after all.
Save your Money!
You might be thinking that hiring a Destination Wedding Planner can be expensive, but there are many professional Wedding Planners who are pocket friendly and experts in their job. In addition, vendors may try to price their services higher if they know you’re coming from out of town… And that’s where your Destination Wedding Planner plays her role! Since she knows local vendors, she can save you from getting tricked by local vendors and save your money as well.
Legalities Are Taken Care of
Your Wedding Planner has deep knowledge of the legal process to register a Wedding as well as other legal formalities to make your Wedding legally accepted. The Wedding Planner you hire will take care of all legal formalities, registrations, document verifications and everything else related to it. Totally worry-free!
For these and many other reasons, I’m here to make your #destinationlove unforgettable!
Alessandra
Alessandra 01/10/2024
It’s time to celebrate your engagement party!
People always talk about weddings, weddings, weddings…. What about your engagement party? Your fiancé popped the question and you said a massive ‘Yes, I will!!!’ Your wedding will be held next year, you haven’t chosen the date yet… but it’s already time to celebrate!
Once your engagement news comes out, everyone will want to congratulate you and an engagement party will sound perfect! I’m pretty sure a few questions about the planning of your engagement party are probably swirling around your brain. Read on to find out everything you need to know about planning the flawless engagement party…
When having your engagement party?
Generally, the engagement party falls within a few months of the proposal, that moment in your life you’re just-engaged and you start thinking about the Wedding planning. In case you’re going to have your engagement party on Amalfi Coast, the beginning of September or the Spring season are without a shadow of doubt the best periods.
Who throws the party?
Traditionally, Bride’s parents are expected to host the first official celebration, but you don’t necessarily have to follow the rules. Nowadays, anyone can throw the engagement party and you can throw your own party… your parents, friends and relatives may join the party just as guests. It’s really up to you!
Where should it take place?
Regarding the location of your engagement party, you may decide to have your party in your own city or hold it in the country you may choose for your destination wedding. It is also true that many couples celebrate with different engagement parties because their friends and family are spread all over the World, so you could celebrate in two different places! You just need to think about the vibe you want to create: a more elegant and original setting or a casual and informal one? For example, our Coast boasts a huge variety of hotel terraces or private beaches where you can hold your unforgettable party.
Need to send invitations?
You or whoever is going to throw the party should send official engagement party invitations. Go for plain and informal paper invitations or even opt for digital invites. And don’t worry if you haven’t chosen your wedding color palette or even your wedding date, the engagement party invitations don’t have to match with the rest of your stationery.
Who should be invited?
Following the rules, everyone who will be invited to your engagement party must be invited to your Wedding too. By the way, engagement party guest list expectations have changed! Engagement parties can definitely include people who aren’t invited to the wedding, so feel free to invite all the people you want to share the big news with or whoever you want to have at your side. For a destination engagement party, I suggest you invite just a few people!
What about decorations?
Don’t rush into choosing your wedding colors or theme so that your engagement party can match with details, themes and decors: candlelight, balloons, confetti and floral arrangements are always the best choice!
In short, an engagement party is a great way to share the exciting news and get family and friends together to celebrate… Why not celebrate it on Amalfi Coast?
I’m waiting for you!
Alessandra