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Mar 18, 2008

more food

All of my expectations for delicious, local, fresh Italian food have been met in the three days since I joined Ben at his sister and brother-in-law's house in Campabasso, Italy. For example, last night's dinner included: -Fresh ham, dried sausage and local salami -Peppercorn Brie, smoked Mozzarella, a creamy sheep's cheese and a salty Caciocavolo -A round loaf of fresh bread with balsamic and olive oil dipping sauce -Truffle spread -The sweetest, most firm cherry tomatoes I can remember eating -A Sicilian Rosso wine followed by ice cold Lemoncello to finish off the meal -a

6 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Posting that is akin to torture.

3/18/08, 3:23 PM

 
Blogger Jennifer Miller said...

I agree...I'm totally jealous.

3/18/08, 5:22 PM

 
Blogger Hannah said...

If we can't be there with you on your Italian adventure with a crazy chef (oh, wait), at least post pictures of Noah.

3/18/08, 7:44 PM

 
Blogger Lucas said...

If Ashley reads this she'll begin drooling. I'm happy to here your enjoying the Italian fodder. Please pass my greetings to Ben.

3/18/08, 8:22 PM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Your brother Mick just ate beef curry in South Africa! That should be noteworthy on your food page! How about that? Love-Mother

3/20/08, 8:30 PM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

OK -- we don't mind the mutterin' about mutton or the wailin' about whale, but keep your gastronomic tour of Italy to yourself unless you're sending us each a loaf of that bread!! Miss you awfully - Pat in AR

3/22/08, 4:26 PM

 

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