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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Alessandra 01/10/2024
Palazzo Suriano: a lovely location even in December
One of the fundamental phases in the realization of a fabulous wedding is the choice of location.
Today I want to write about Palazzo Suriano, one the most exclusive venues collected and selected by our Wedding Team Amalfi.
Palazzo Suriano is located in Vietri waterfront, on the Amalfi Coast, in a strategic position with respect to all most famous Campane location: Amalfi, Ravello, Positano, Capri, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Paestum and Vesuvius.
Palazzo Suriano with its terraces, halls and gardens, can host valid civil or symbolic weddings.
One of the hidden treasures, a breathtaking sea view of Amalfi Coast and the Bay of Salerno will make your event unique. You can also enjoy your staying at the Palazzo with it’s rooms with frescoes and original furnitures belonging to the family.
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Palazzo Suriano: una location incantevole anche a Dicembre!
Fase fondamentale nella costruzione di un matrimonio da favola è la scelta della location. Oggi voglio parlarvi di Palazzo Suriano, uno dei tesori nascosti selezionati dal nostro team Wedding Amalfi.
Palazzo Suriano si trova a Vietri sul Mare, in Costiera Amalfitana, in posizione strategica rispetto alle località più famose della Campania: Amalfi, Ravello, Positano, Capri, Pompei, Ercolano, Paestum e il Vesuvio.
Nei giardini della terrazza di Palazzo Suriano sarà possibile celebrare il matrimonio civile valido oppure il rito simbolico. Una vista mozzafiato sul mare della Costiera Amalfitana e sul golfo di Salerno renderà unico il vostro ricevimento.
Il Palazzo consente un altissimo livello di personalizzazione grazie ad una nuova impostazione che vede l’ospite al centro; i suoi desideri, le zone che vuole usare, il tipo di evento che vuole vivere e le emozioni che vuole regalare ai suoi amici e parenti. Il Palazzo consente di ospitare in stanze affrescate e di grande eleganza.
Venite con noi a fare un giro?
Nel mese di Dicembre la location è ancora più suggestiva e arricchita di decorazioni che la rendono un vero bijoux all’interno di un giardino incantato: tradizione, eleganza e originalità!
Vorresti celebrare il tuo giorno più bello in questa location e farti seguire dal nostro team?
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Alessandra 01/10/2024
Are you dreaming of a super-bachelorette weekend on Amalfi Coast? Let’s plan together!
The lockdown is nearly over and nothing can stop us from fantasizing about a dreamy bachelorette party. Your bachelorette is literally one of the most memorable and funny aspects of planning your destination wedding and having your bachelorette party on the Amalfi Coast, makes it even more memorable. As often happens in movies, bachelorette parties generally occur so close to the wedding day, just the night before. This isn’t exactly true, the majority of bachelorette parties happen within the month prior the wedding. Can you imagine anything funnier than your bridesmaids and you, the moon, pizza and the Amalfi Coast as a frame of these hilarious moments? You are Wow.. let’s wow your bridesmaid!
Here’re my tips to have a bachelorette-of-a-lifetime on Amalfi Coast that will make you daydream!
Enjoy Local Experiences
Your first time on Amalfi Coast? Well, you could spend your bachelorette weekend getting to know our Coast with local tours and interactive activities, such as boat rides. While, if you and your crew have an adventurer spirit you could opt for one of the most beaten tracking trails: the so-called ‘Path of the Gods’. No better way to know the breathtaking landscape of our land!
Pamper yourself and your ladies
What better way to get ready for your wedding day than a Spa Day, surrounded by your closest friends? Amalfi Coast offers a number of luxurious spas with all the bells and whistles. Chilling in a Spa or in a private pool is the best idea of relaxation, isn’t it?!
Wine vibes
When it comes to wine, our Coast hosts some of the finest vineyards in Southern Italy and… celebrating your special days with a wine-tasting experience could be the ideal plan! There is a broad variety of wine-tastings all around the hilly area of our Coast featuring delicious Italian wines such as Falanghina, Aglianico, Fenile and more.
A brunch date
Having a brunch with your favourite people is doubtless a great way to spend the day prior your wedding and it’s the opportunity to taste Italian food in luxury places overlooking the sea. Once your brunch is done, you could add that extra touch of sparkle to your bachelorette weekend with a mini-cruise headed to one of the most beautiful island of Italy, Capri, where hanging around and having some maids and bride-to-be time in a gorgeous Italian frame.
Dance the night away
No bachelorette party is complete without a night out. Hence, you and your squad could spend the night in one of the best club of our Coast from dusk to dawn!
Book your Wedding Bond!
Wedding Amalfi Team can’t wait to meet you to design, step by step, your destination wedding and your bachelorette party together. As a wedding gift, I will be happy to put at your disposal a Wedding Bond and freeze my fees for the wedded-to-be 2021 offering them the same fees of 2020. My goal is to make dreams come true!
Alessandra
Alessandra 01/10/2024
Things worth trying on our Coast for an epic destination wedding
The seaside of our Coast it is not merely a stunning venue to tie the knot, this region has the 35% of the total touristic offer all over Europe. Here, the history calls: Pompei, Herculaneum, Paestum, Capri Island, Naples, Reggia di Caserta, Theatre of S. Carlo. The wellness calls: Spa Resorts,Thermal stations, Mediterranean diet. The food calls: olive oil, mozzarella cheese, wines, pizza, pasta, spaghetti, cooking lessons, parmesan, tiramisu and so on.
Since traveling to Italy for your wedding day is not an ordinary thing, on the contrary, it will be a perfect opportunity to spend time with your families and closest friends in a new country making your destination wedding even richer and more special! And why not think big for your wedding and turn it into an unforgettable travel-experience? Moments that your guests and you will cherish for years to come.
Have a look-see at my suggestions and get inspired. I’ll show you a few tailored activities that will keep your guests busy in the discovery of your location prior the big day.
Wine Tasting
The Amalfi Coast represents the ideal place to experience a wine tasting. This corner of land hosts so many vineyards where some of the finest Italian wines are being produced. Tasting this variety of flavors combined with typical snacks can be a real treat for your guests’ palate. They will have the opportunity to know more about the history of the wine production process and take away a traditional Italian souvenir on their way back.
Cooking Class
Italy is known world-wide for its vast culinary tradition, so what’s better than a cooking class? For those guests who want to test their culinary skills and know the Italian cuisine to the fullest, it will be possible to arrange real cooking classes in which you will prepare the typical dishes of the Amalfi tradition. A genuine taste of the Coast that will involve all 5 senses!
Boat Tour
From wherever you are on our Coast, you can plan boat trips to reach one of the most beautiful island of Italy, Capri, and wandering around narrow streets and go shopping.
Excursion & Daily Trip
Instead, for the guests that will be intrigued by the history of our Coast, between the hills and the seaside are hidden tiny villages surrounded by the charm of ancient myths and legends, just like the myth of the Nymph Amalfi. And again, for those guests with a more sporty and adventurous spirit, you will find many tracking routes such as the famous Path of the Gods, where you can reach points with a breathtaking view enjoying Italian routes and get in touch with the real Italian mood.
Creating dreams is my job, I can make this and more come true!
Alessandra