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Video Chapters:
00:01 Joy of Travel
00:29 The best part of Italian Culture
00:37 The joy of carpaccio
01:24 Good ingredients
01:41 The technique
02:40 The printable date-night menu
03:03 Variations on beef carpaccio
04:00 Finishing touches
04:11 A special bottle of wine
04:49 Time to eat!
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If you'd like the recipes from our date-night in — the carpaccio, the olive oil cake, and the charred vegetables with prosciutto breadcrumbs — you can download it here:
https://www.theelliotthomestead.com/umbrian-dinner-form
And if Umbria feels like a place you’d like to experience one day… there are just a few rooms left for September.Together, we'll share all sorts of meals (all made with good ingredients), fantastic wine (including the one featured!), and long evenings at the table.
Details are here: https://www.theelliotthomestead.com/chevitagetaway
Thank you for being here!
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Date night at home is my favorite. And that meal looks delicious and beautiful!
Simple is always Enough for us , we love it that way
The best food is always the simplest, good quality food speaks for itself.
"There’s something truly special about the simplicity of what you create. Simple cooking isn’t just about the ingredients—it’s about care, love, and the joy of turning something ordinary into something meaningful. Your work reminds people that the beauty of food comes from the heart, not from complexity, and that even the simplest dishes can bring warmth, comfort, and happiness. Watching your process inspires others to slow down, appreciate the little things, and find joy in creating something with intention and love. Keep sharing this gift, because simplicity, when done with passion, can touch hearts in the most profound way."