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Tutto Nostrano { All Our Way}

Published: Apr 17, 2014 · Modified: Mar 20, 2019 by Marisa Franca · Leave a Comment

Nostrano is a particular Italian word that means "ours". Yet this word implies much more . . .it implies country, family, home, tradition, my kitchen. It implies that there is an abundance of pride in whatever is made.

red, apron, nostrano, ours

 When an Italian says "nostrano" they mean from their part of Italy, it is local, they feel it belongs to them. But it is more than just geography, the word lays claim to the food.

farmer, Campo di Fiori, Italy, Rome

Italian Farmer at Campo di Fiori Rome Italy

It says that this is from my land, my home, my kitchen, and I want to share it with you. This is exactly what occurred when we were walking in Upper Panzano, Italy. We said buon giorno, signora to an elderly lady and she returned the greeting. We said that she had a beautiful village and she thanked us. Then she opened her hand and offered us a taste  of the  white grapes she was holding. The grapes were as big as cherry tomatoes and they were delicious. They were sweet and juicy and full of flavor. We told her how much we appreciated the taste and we asked where she had bought them. She proudly said they were nostrano. . . from her grape vines.  

fruit stand, campo de Fiori, Rome, Italy

Campo de Fiori Fruit Stand

If you want to see an example of this go into an Italian restaurant and compliment their meal. You will see such pride that they were able to give you pleasure.

restaurant, Orvieto, Italy

Wife of Restaurant Owner in Orvieto Italy

We stopped at this small restaurant as we were leaving Orvieto, Italy. We were tired and hungry. It was too late for lunch but much to early for dinner. The wife of the owner was more than happy to accommodate our odd eating schedule. We ordered a salad and an antipasto. The food was delicious and we certainly complimented her on it.

antipasto, salad, Orvieto, Italy

Antipasto from Orvieto Restaurant.

The care of the presentation and the quality of the ingredients was the norm in Italy. It was Nostrano. This is the attitude we bring to our home.

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