Green Heart of Italy

Posted by Casa Betti on Mar 7, 2011 in Activities | 0 comments Umbria is known as the “green heart” region of Italy.  Italy is made up of several regions and most are touched by the Adriatic or Mediterranean Seas.  Umbria is touched by land on all sides and is known for its “hilltop” towns.  Our hilltop town is Todi, about 7 km. from the house, and Frontignano is on the backside.  Todi is a lovely town and does not have as many...
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Traditional Umbrian Dish

Posted by Casa Betti on Feb 26, 2011 in Wine & Food | 0 comments A traditional dish of the region, Todi/Frontignano, is Italian sausage with lentils.  It is tasty and simple to prepare.  I usually get about 10 sausages for 4 people.  I cook the sausage in the oven for about 2 hours.  I like to cook slowly so they get nice and brown but still remain juicy.  Next brown a whole clove of garlic and add a package of lentils to the pan.  I cook the lentils...
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Slow Day of Bliss

Posted by Casa Betti on Feb 2, 2011 in Umbria Vacation Blog | 0 comments Today feeling very slow and lazy.  Looking at the rolling green hills out the windows  filled with grape vines and thinking what a beautiful, relaxing way of life. Think I am going to have a glass of wine and read a book.  This may not be an exquisite hotel with a lavish view of the sea but it is just as beautiful.   I think tonight we may go to my favorite restaurant, The Umbrian Restaurant,...
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Sagrantino Grape

Posted by Casa Betti on Jan 26, 2011 in Activities, Wine & Food | 0 comments The sagrantino grape is indigenous to the Montefalco region in Umbria.  My favorite wine is the Sagrantino Wine from Antionelli.  It is full body and smooth on the palate.  The wine can be bought to drink now or you can store for up to 15  years.  Antionelli Cantina is located about 20 minutes from the house.  It is a small-medium size winery with a friendly staff.    I would highly...
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Christmas in Frontignano (Todi) Umbria

Posted by Casa Betti on Jan 25, 2011 in Activities | 0 comments Christmas in Italy was very cultural and exciting for our family.  Our little village, Frontignano, illuminates with hundreds of Christmas lights draped on every home.  Italy at Christmas focuses on the Nativity.  It seems every town you visit has it’s own interpretation of the Nativity.  In the center of our little town, we had one of the most beautiful Nativities.  The figurines...
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Vacation Guide

Posted by Betti on Nov 8, 2010 in Activities, Umbria Vacation Blog | 0 comments Umbria Vacation Ideas: Sample the local wines: The Casa Betti Vacation Rental is 20 km from the famous Montefalco Umbria wine country. Spello and other local wineries around the coutryside of Todi are also worth exploring. The Chianti region, of Tuscany, is about 1-1/2 hrs away with notable wineries as well. Todi, Umbria Vacation...
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