Nostrum Momentum – Angkor area
A new header is placed on the blog.
This time I’ve chosen for the majestic Angkor Wat.
There’s quite a story about the picture which is taken just a couple of days after the tsunami.
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Gianluigi Cuccureddu
Actio – ContemplatioArchive for Mos Maiorum
Limoncello Artigianale
Our family has a long tradition and history of making its own food, beverages and liqour.
Since I was little I can remember my family ’creating’ products like wine, marmalade, sausages, liquor, fresh pasta, sun dried tomatoes, artichokes in oil, all kinds of meat products of lifestock etcetera.
The older generations were basically self-sufficient in their existence and survival. Generation after generation this has lead to an accumulation of knowledge, experience and expertise which is passed on (degressively unfortunately, due to changes in our family structures, jobs/paths and societal environment.)
The interesting thing is that the knowledge is not only focussed on the products themselves, but also Nature, to respect it, understand it and ”cooperate” with it in an integral respectful way.
The first recipe is the well-known Limoncello. Limoncello is served as a digestive, and it is at its best when the bottle is stored in a freezer to be served cold.
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Ancient Roman recipe: Mulsum
Just as the Ancient Roman recipe: Frittata was simple to prepare, Mulsum is as well.
Mulsum is unfermented honey mixed with wine (not to compare with Mead)
Reflection: “Rare Peek at Riches of Past in Rome”
Article: “Rare Peek at Riches of Past in Rome”
Source: The New York Times
Rome’s archaeological authorities have reallocated money to open five monuments which are usually closed, in response to budget cuts.
The monuments in question are:
* House of Livia
* House of Gryphons
* Temple of Romulus (it was probably the Temple of Jupiter Stator)
* Oratory of the 40 Martyrs
* Loggia Mattei
Dolcetto d’Alba – Bricc du Succ
Yesterday I tried out a new Dolcetto, the Dolcetto d’Alba – Bricc du Succ of the year 2007, made by Piero Benevelli. I must say I’m not dissapointed, not dissapointed at all.
A fruity full bodied wine with a fantastic deep pure flavour and scent, the taste stays a while on the tongue which in this case was very welcome.
The etymology of Jupiter
The etymology of Jupiter derives from the Archaic Roman religion.
Jupiter = Ju + Pater
Ju = to shine
Pater = Father
Jupiter = to shine Father
Thus Father of all that shines, Father of all energies.
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Ancient Roman recipe: Frittata
To get started, this recipe is really easy and so tasty!
As you will read in other recipes I will post, honey was one of the basic ingredients of the Romans (and other ancient civilisations).
Honey was the sweetener and has healthy benefits, therefore it was used widely in many different dishes and drinks.
Cannonau di Sardegna – Mamuthone
Wow, this is one of the most full-bodied (Cannonau) wines I’ve ever drank.
The flavour, the taste, the after-taste, the smell, just amazing.
Too bad the Cannonau wines aren’t well-known, wine lovers would definately marvel on the tastes of the Cannonau!
Cannonau di Sardegna Mamuthone Red wine DOC 2007 (75 cl) at Kara Sardegna
The Mamuthones is a traditional Sardinian carnival costume from the town Mamoiada in the province of Nuoro.
My first Father’s Day
A quick note during my first Father’s Day as a father myself.
Our son (Dante) got me a cool gift which he made at the child care, 2 fingerpainted roles with a great photo which depicts the little boy in painting action.