Visions of Summer — August 2024 Vol. Nº11
Cheers to a summer that has far too much pasta, endless scoops of gelato and evenings enjoyed al fresco. The European lifestyle with holidays in Portofino, homemade desserts and the Italian countryside is my absolute cup of tea – So naturally, creating a world where that mindset is always present, despite the confines of my physical location, is a lifelong goal.
Dive into the August edition of Le Supper Club as I seek to cultivate European inspiration for a picturesque summertime lifestyle. Where idyllic visions of Italian adventure are served with a slice of perfectly peachy ‘Peach Cream Pie’... For what is summer without visions of a European holiday and peaches? Xx
Get Inspired
Dive into a sea of colorful umbrellas, afternoon cocktail and crystal clear waters — this is the Italian Riviera.
Sunset hues and juicy sweetness, this pie is my ode to the gem of summertime, peaches.
This ancient hilltop village embodies the art of slow, intentional living and is home to the Bed and Breakfast that stole my heart.
Inspiration from summers’ past
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Summer in Bridgehampton: A Love Affair with RŌARI & cheese plates. Cheers to creativity, life on film, being unapologetically ourselves and potato chips! Xx
A Picturesque Picnic Avec Ma Maman. Life should be romanticized. Take a moment to stop and smell the roses, indulge in picking berries that have ripened in the late summer sun, create tangible moments that feel as though they are straight out of a story book
“Under the Italian sun, dreams unfurl like vibrant blossoms. Here, you dare to imagine the life you were always meant to live.”
“The cobbled streets of Italy whisper tales of resilience and reinvention. Here, you too can find the courage to transform yourself”
The Beauty of High Summer
Inspire your summer with Italian Riviera adventures, tales from a charming hilltop B&B and a peach pie full of summertime nostalgia.
Escape to Città Sant’Angelo
There is an amber glow to the late afternoon. Golden straw catches the light as the warm breeze gently runs its fingers through the long strands framing the gravel road, bits left behind after the high summer cutting. Olive groves and grape vines dapple the rolling hills as I climb to the ancient city, Città Sant’Angelo. With origins that date back to 875 I am instantly swept off my feet by the history, the hospitality and the charm of this hilltop comune. Fittingly crowned as one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia (‘The most beautiful villages of Italy’), it is an absolute treasure for any traveler in need of a slow, intentional experience.
Portofino Dreams
Beach clubs sporting a vibrant blanket of umbrellas and crystal clear waters. The best tomatoes imaginable and endless bottles of chilled wine. Unreal pasta sauces and way too much heat and humidity. Winding streets that should definitely not be two ways and ports filled with luxury yachts parked alongside little wooden row boats. This is the Italian Riviera.
The pictures that you see while scrolling Pinterest and the highlights from articles boasting ‘The Most Beautiful Coastal Towns in Italy’ all come to life as you drive through Portofino on your way to the fancy beach club at which you were so lucky to snag a last minute umbrella reservation. The colorful array of towels and umbrellas dotting the rocky beaches, the white-noise hum of the cicadas, the thick heat that draws you into the turquoise and aqua blue waters… it all becomes a moving postcard straight out of the gift shop. I feel incredibly lucky that my wild life has finally brought me to Italy, granting me the experiences that for years, I have only been able to collect in my dreams.
Cream Peach Pie
There is something so special about peach season. For a brief moment at the height of summer, this stone fruit comes alive. Velvety skin with a subtle fragrance, dreamy August sunburst tones and perfectly juicy sweetness. Delicious alone, with freshly whipped cream, served savory or sweet… There are countless ways to savor a peach. But for me, this summertime staple is most at home when nestled into a flakey crust and bathed in a custardy filling. This is cream peach pie. And summer simply would not be summer without it.
The crowning gem of summer all dressed up in flaky crust and custard filling.
“Do you know the legend about cicadas? They say they are the souls of poets who cannot keep quiet because, when they were alive, they never wrote the poems they wanted to.”
Add this to your summertime menu ASAP
Vegetarian Frito Misto
By Moi
Thinly sliced Meyer lemon
Thinly sliced fennel
baby zucchini with squash blossoms (remove stamen)
1 1/4 cup white wine
1 1/4 cup sparkling water
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
One pinch kosher salt
Canola oil for frying
In a large cast iron pot, heat about 3 inches of canola oil to 350ºF. Dip the ingredients into the batter, coating each side fully and gently lay into the hot oil. Allow to fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and puffed up. Remove from oil and place on a plate or baking sheet covered with paper towels and sprinkle with finishing salt. Once all items are fried, place in a serving dish and serve warm with fresh lemon wedges and an espellete pepper or lemony aioli.
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The August articles are here to transport your senses to a new place entirely. Explore an ancient village in the Abruzzian hills, dive into the beach clubs of Portofino and savor a slice of cream peach pie… Inspire your summer with a bit of Le Supper Club lifestyle. Xx
Little seaside tableaus, vibrant colors, unforgettable dinners and the sound of cicadas… These are the memories of an Italian summer, a hazy movie that plays endlessly in my heart.