#171 - Local August Festivals in Italy & Jarring Tomatoes

The height of summer is over but the heat is still strong! This short but jam packed episode is all about August - jarring tomatoes with ol' Dr. Gaggi and the usual shenanigans ensued + we packed a summer worth of festivals in the last 2 weeks: the Corn Races, Rally Drift Car Racing on Monte Nerone, a feast of Crostolo and today's the big Polenta feast in Piobbico!Thanks for listening!!And there are only a few spots left for our 4 night Truffle Hunting Holiday!OCTOBER 30-NOVEMER 3, 2024NOVEMBER 6-10, 2024Day 1 - Arrive to Welcome Prosecco Aperitivi,                   Followed by a Five Course Seasonal Feast paired with Superiore Wines from Le Marche​Day 2 - Morning Truffle Hunt & Lesson on Cultivated Truffle Gardens with Light Lunch                 Afternoon: Four Course Dinner Party Cooking ClassDay 3 - Market Tour, Tasting & Lunch                Evening Italian Quiz Night, Aperitivi & Light Dinner or Visit  the local FestivalsDay 4- Morning free to explore, Afternoon Truffle Hunt - this one is off the trails, over the rivers and deep into the woods                 Evening - Aperitivi & Truffle Tasting at the White Truffle FestivalDay 5 - Breakfast & DepartureIncludes: 4 nights accommodations at our farmhouse inn with your own spacious private apartment with ensuite bathroom & kitchen/living room breakfast daily 4 dinners + 2 luncheslocal Marche wine included in all meals2 truffle hunts with expert guidesguided market tour/tasting in Apecchiohalf day cooking class with custom handmade apron to take home quiz night with snacks & wine aperitivo & truffle tasting at the White Truffle Festival in Acqualagna. Get the details and RSVP: https://www.latavolamarche.com/truffle-hunting-holiday.html#lifeinItaly #expatsinItaly #Italianculture #Italianfestivals #summerinItaly #Italytravel #LeMarche #trufflehunting #italianfeasts #agriturismo #sustainabletravel #sustainableliving #tuscany