The garden

What is necessary to prepare good food? Have you ever asked yourself this question? I will tell you that the most important thing and the fort step towards achieving the rank of a dish in a Michelin starred restaurant is the high quality of the food. Here, in Meo Modo by Andrea Mattei, they are constantly teaching us to value the products and to respect them and the people who are responsible for their good quality. In Borgo Santo Pietro there are few gardens in which a lot of types of fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices are being grown. 

Three gardeners take care of them and make everything possible to always deliver in the kitchen organic products without any chemicals and with incredible taste. All things from the production are used in the dishes offered by Meo Modo - from the dozens of salads and vegetables to the numerous types of herbs and edible flowers. We use them in various ways - for salads, sauces, garnishes - and by applying many cooking techniques. My work in the pastry is also connected with using lots of them, but I will tell you about this the next time.