Yo! Hope yall are doing well! Today it's raining and genius me forgot an umbrella, rain jacket and took my bike to work. So, I am waiting for a break in the weather so I can get to the center so I can buy stuff for tomorrow's dinner. I am having some friends over for dinner... I am pulling out all the stops!
Cheeses and breads
Fried sage leaves
Rucola with strawberries and gorgonzola
Chicken in a butter and sage sauce
Peas and prosciutto
and of course dessert! Fruits and possibly a cake from Biasetto... maybe, vediamo!
Apart from that, I am gearing up for the weekend. Saturday I am leaving for Verona to see Aida and I am going to the lake on Sunday, and returning early for the soccer game! Hopefully this time it will not end in a tie!
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Monday, June 14, 2010
Greetings Bloggers!
I has been a long time since my last post, and a lot has happened since then. My parents, sister and Uncle all came over to visit me. It was wonderful being able to spend time with and having not seen them for some months. There were numerous trips to Venice, and exciting day trips. Having a car made things much easier since many of the places I want to travel to are unreachable by train. As a family we went up to Asiago and Bassano Del Grappa, two gorgeous mountain towns where the climate is much cooler then Padova. In fact, my folks are looking into renting or even buying a summer home up in Bassano. It's location is wonderful for us because it's in an environment we enjoy and there are a lot of outdoor activities.
Apart from these two towns, we also went to Arquà Petrarca (Petrarch's home,) Verona, Piazzola Sul Brenta, Treviso, and Peschiera Del Garda which I must say despite the crowds was fantastic. On my birthday weekend we all went up to Valeggio sul Mincio and Borghetto with my god mother and her family. I must say that sunday I never ate so much in my entire life. We ate where tortellini was invented. It was delicious! Borghetto was probably about the size of my development back home in the States, but maintained it's own quaint atmosphere despite the hoards of people.
Prior to my parents arrival in Italy, I met them all in Paris, France for the French Open. I have been to Paris, but this time was memorable and I will never forget it! The massive food fest began in Paris and did not stop until my father and sister left. I can't begin to describe to you the foods that I ate. Mama mia!
I has been a long time since my last post, and a lot has happened since then. My parents, sister and Uncle all came over to visit me. It was wonderful being able to spend time with and having not seen them for some months. There were numerous trips to Venice, and exciting day trips. Having a car made things much easier since many of the places I want to travel to are unreachable by train. As a family we went up to Asiago and Bassano Del Grappa, two gorgeous mountain towns where the climate is much cooler then Padova. In fact, my folks are looking into renting or even buying a summer home up in Bassano. It's location is wonderful for us because it's in an environment we enjoy and there are a lot of outdoor activities.
Apart from these two towns, we also went to Arquà Petrarca (Petrarch's home,) Verona, Piazzola Sul Brenta, Treviso, and Peschiera Del Garda which I must say despite the crowds was fantastic. On my birthday weekend we all went up to Valeggio sul Mincio and Borghetto with my god mother and her family. I must say that sunday I never ate so much in my entire life. We ate where tortellini was invented. It was delicious! Borghetto was probably about the size of my development back home in the States, but maintained it's own quaint atmosphere despite the hoards of people.
Prior to my parents arrival in Italy, I met them all in Paris, France for the French Open. I have been to Paris, but this time was memorable and I will never forget it! The massive food fest began in Paris and did not stop until my father and sister left. I can't begin to describe to you the foods that I ate. Mama mia!
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