Triumph of Herbs – Majerija (Slap, Vipava Valley, Slovenia)
When we arrived to Majerija rain was falling and no sun was on the horizon. We were searching for the entrance after being refreshed by a shower of raindrops and strong wind (burja/bora) which was combing the nature around the house and spreading the perfumes of herbs. The inside was warm and cosy, interior is made … Continue reading
The Best Olive Oils of the World: Flos Olei 2011
New Flos Olei 2011 is published – a guide to the world best extra virgin olive oils is the first Guide dealing on an international scale with world extra virgin olive oils, strictly selected by a panel of expert tasters coordinated by Marco Oreggia, editor and publisher of the volume. The Guide, written in two languages (Italian-English), consists of … Continue reading
El Poiag’s Luxury Extra Virgin Oil
El Poaig´s mission is to bring exclusive local products to a wider market. They get underway with these stunning extra virgin olive oils coming from olive trees three thousand years old and native varieties. After all, luxury is an acumulation of everything we have been. A unique treasure offered by El Poaig. Health, history, luxury… … Continue reading
Risotto with saffron and licorice powder – by Massimiliano Alajmo
Italy’s youngest three-star Michelin chef, Massimiliano Alajmo is revered by his clients and peers alike for his clever interpretation of traditional Italian flavors. Born in Padua, Italy in 1974, Massimiliano came into the world with a passion for food in his DNA. Together with his brother Raffaele and sister Laura, Massi is a part of … Continue reading
Duck liver escalop with melon, aceto balsamico, Parmigiano Reggiano ice-cream and crispy Prosciutto di Parma – by Gaetano Trovato
. . . . . . . . . The Michelin Guide awarded his cuisine two stars, the Veronelli Guide bestowed three of its coveted étoiles, and the Gambero Rosso granted him two forks. ‘Cooking is simple with the right produce’, is one of his mottos. What Gaetano Trovato means by ‘cooking is simple’ can … Continue reading
Join us at our wonderful journey to Goriška brda and to the Edi Simčič winery
On Saturday, the 11th of September we will spend an entire day discovering the true soul of Goriška brda. We all know that the enogastronomy is a product of people, earth, the culture of the territory so with our trip we want to make you understand and feel all together. Meeting point: at 12h at … Continue reading
Discovering Karst and great wines of Benjamin Zidarich
This month we are inviting you on 21st of August to the Karst on the italian side of the border. We will get to know the territory, the culture/architecture and the local enogastronomy. The main part of the day will be dedicated to the great winemaker Benjamin Zidarich who’s one of the greatest masters of … Continue reading
The secrets of Alain Ducasse
Last time we were talking about the importance of the raw material in the cuisine. This time we are presenting you the addresses where the top chef Alain Ducasse buys his ingredients. So next time you go to France you know where to search for the best: VEGETABLES AND TRUFFLES: Asparagus Jean-Pierre et Susanne Blanc … Continue reading
Carpe Diem at the sea…
On the photo (by Michel Neven): Irena Fonda (director of the Fonda seabass), Michelangelo Tagliente (sommelier from Veneto, Italy) and Andreja Lajh (the founder of the Carpe Diem Club) It was a wonderful day. We were caresed by the soft wind when we have met at the Dujc olive farm. The taste of different olive … Continue reading
Carpe Diem Club 
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