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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:
Posting that is akin to torture.
3/18/08, 3:23 PM
I agree...I'm totally jealous.
3/18/08, 5:22 PM
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
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
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
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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