The Podcast from Italy: Ashley & Jason Bartner

Jason and Ashley Bartner are American expats living the dream in the Marche countryside and own an Agriturismo (organic farm, inn) and Cooking School. From the hustle-bustle of life in NYC to organic farmers & innkeepers our life took a 360!

In 2007 Jason and Ashley founded La Tavola Marche and have been celebrating life - from the farm to the table - ever since! They take pride in sharing with you the local, seasonal recipes of the area as well as a taste of sustainable living!

Chef Jason Bartner takes the ego out of cooking by creating simple, seasonal dishes from the farm to the table at his organic farm & cooking school in central Italy. Jason is a professional chef & culinary instructor with over 15 years of high-end culinary experience in San Francisco, New York City, Amsterdam & Italy. He studied at the prestigious French Culinary Institute in New York, training with culinary legends including Jacques Pepin, and has a passion for cooking for anyone with an appetite.

Ashley, his wife, wears many hats: food & travel writer/photographer & filmmaker, host-extraordinaire & free-range chicken wrangler on the farm. Ashley has contributed to numerous international magazines including 5+ years writing a monthly column in Italia! and Taste Italia! She strives to promote sustainable & culinary tourism.

The couple offers consulting services as well for other couples interested in making the move to Italy!