We are getting ready to welcome our guests at the next 100% Gluten Free Getaway in Lucca on September 7th. The villa is looking beautiful and Jovial's real food retreat is going to be absolutely fabulous. Once again, local chef Aurelio Barattini, will prepare an authentic Tuscan feast that will not feel gluten free at all, just authentic and delicious. Here is the menu for our welcome dinner.

IT'S A JOVIAL EVENING IN LUCCA

Welcome, September 7, 2013

Caprese con Mozzarella di Bufala • Caprese Salad with Buffalo Mozzarella

Crostini di Polenta e Funghi Porcini • Polenta Crostini with Porcini Mushrooms

Manzo di Pozza della Garfagnana con Rucola e Grana • Beef Carpaccio from Pozza with Arugala and Parmigiano

Sformato di Verdure • Seasonal Vegetable Flan

Prosciutto Bazzone Tagliato al Coltello • Bazzone Proscuitto Sliced by Hand

Formaggio Pecorino della Garfagnana con Confetture • Pecorino from Garfagnana with Local Marmelades

Zuppa alla Frantoiana • Tuscan Frantoiana Soup

Rosticciana di Maiale in Umido con Olive Amare • Braised Pork with Local Olives

Zucchini al Funghetto Ripassati al Pomodoro • Simmered Zucchini with Oregano and Tomatoes

Fagioli Borlotti Scoppiati al Forno • Slow-Baked Borlotti Beans

Tiramisù

Panna Cotta

Frutta al Forno Caramellata • Caramelized Baked Fruit

We hope to see you in Lucca soon!