Lthe tranquility and beauty of the hills, the greenery around her. And with a heart that now speaks Italian. Gwyneth Paltrow he chose once again Umbria as a destination for your summer holidays. The actress, who has always loved our country and in particular the timeless charm of Umbria, shared on her social profiles a video that portrays her while prepares breakfast for husband Brad Falchuk. All this, using one of the typical products of this land.
Gwyneth Paltrow, Umbrian breakfast with torta al testo
In the video posted on Instagram, Gwyneth, in almost impeccable Italianexplains to his followers his version of the Umbrian breakfast, based on torta al testo, a traditional bread from the Perugia area. She calls it “torta di testa”, but you can forgive her a small pronunciation errorThe actress then personalized the recipe adding eggs, sausage and baconcreating a dish that combines Umbrian and American flavours. Of course, lovers of tradition, the purist of this simple yet tasty dish they won’t be exactly thrilledThe classic recipe calls for a filling made with sausages and country herbs or cured meats, of which the region is richly supplied.
Social success for local gastronomy
In short, lights and shadows, but Gwyneth Paltrow has certainly achieved one result. The video has in fact achieved great success on social mediagaining thousands of likes and comments. The actress’s kindness and enthusiasm in preparing the Umbrian dish won over her fans, making them curious about the gastronomic culture of this region. Originally Torta al testo was a simple and nutritious foodconsumed by farmers while working in the fields, while today it is served in trattorias as an appetizer or like a focaccia filled with cured meats, vegetables and cheeses. Its preparation requires simple ingredients: flour, water and salt. It is cooked on a red-hot terracotta disk, the “testo”, precisely.
An oasis of peace among the Umbrian hills
Every year between June and July, the actress and her husband, screenwriter and television producer Brad Falchuk, they make a regular stop at the Reschio Castlean exclusive charming relais, frequented by an elite of international clients. Just think that Another regular guest is Anthony Hopkins. Gwyneth Paltrow’s love for Umbria is therefore no coincidence. In recent years, the region has become an increasingly popular destination for foreign starsattracted by its enchanting landscapes, rich history and culture and renowned cuisine.
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