I am becoming more and more obsessed with food. Thankfully, my portions are under good control (because I never want to be full when there is always an opportunity to eat!). Here are some of my favorites in no particular order:
1. Extra Virgin Olive Oil- There are so many different types! It's necessary for almost every meal. I can't wait for fall break when I get to help with the harvest!
2. Vino- Red, white, pink, sparkling, flat, it is all delicious and compliments any meal. One of my professors says it's customary to drink red wine with a ham sandwich for breakfast, but I might pass on that. It also magically satisfies me so that I do not crave seconds or dessert.
3. Tomatoes- Sadly, I heard that they are going out of season. Perfect for sandwiches, soups, sauces, or salads.
4. Zucchini- Very different here, prickly and sold with their 'flowers,' but a nice easy vegetable to make.
5. Black cabbage- Not sure how to describe this, but it adds a nice flavor to sauces and soups.
6. Cheese- Mozzarella, Parmigiano, Percorino, and many others are such good quality here.
7. Fresh pasta/gnocchi- Other than having these in restuarants, I didn't have much experience with these, but I bought fresh pasta in the market this week which is amazing, and I made gnocchi in my cooking class which was fabulous.
8. Gelato- The more I eat it, the more I crave it. So many flavors to try and so many favorites, pistachio, dark chocolate, baccio, nutella, ricotta and fig, stracciatella...
9. Salami- Can't stand the smell at home, eat it plain here, some of it has a nice touch of fennel.
10. Yogurt- Simple exceptional snack.
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Do you remember that when you first arrived in IT you said that gelato was not your thing - "a blessing in disguise" - - - - I figured it wouldn't take too long for you to change your opinion - but it actually took longer than I thought - over a month . . I do remember nutella ..mmmmm - can't find it around here that's for sure!
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