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April 25th 2012
Published: April 25th 2012
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I forgot to mention a couple things we learned in the cooking class yesterday. Actually, one of them I learned at a restaurant in Milano. NEVER EVER put cheese on a pasta dish that has seafood in it. “We don’t do that,” is all they can say. I asked for cheese for my mixed seafood dish, and the waiter put the cheese on the next table beside me and turned his head so as not to see me contaminate the dish with cheese. He was joking but very serious, too. Needless to say I didn’t touch the cheese. It stayed on the next table. Anyway, I asked the Chef Giovanni and Chef Giuseppe about this, and they also looked horrified and said, “We never put cheese on fish. You want to put things on fish that bring out the flavor, not hide it. Another thing,” he continued, “we don’t put garlic in everything the way you do. F or today’s Bolognese sauce, we will not use garlic.” So there you have it, right for two Italian chefs: hold the garlic and don’t put cheese on seafood.



Today the Uffizzi Palace. Looks like rain again, so a good day to be inside. Later! Ciao!


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Rosamaria's backyardRosamaria's backyard
Rosamaria's backyard

Notice the mountains in the background.
Sally and Rosamaria in a ParkSally and Rosamaria in a Park
Sally and Rosamaria in a Park

This is in the old part of Bergamo.
Ian, Rosamaria's DogIan, Rosamaria's Dog
Ian, Rosamaria's Dog

this one of his more delicate poses. some of the others are downright embasrrassding.
Me in the EnotecaMe in the Enoteca
Me in the Enoteca

Look out the window for of view of Florence down in the valley below us.
Wheel in the air ParkingWheel in the air Parking
Wheel in the air Parking

Look at the back wheel.
Snow in HillsSnow in Hills
Snow in Hills

Note the snow in the hills behind Gandino. They are called the pre-Alps.
Cooking ClassCooking Class
Cooking Class

Shot from the WC.
ButcherButcher
Butcher

Father and son, who run the place and have run it forever.


25th April 2012

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I hope you are getting my comments. I don't see them anywhere. Sally looks estatic in the cooking class photo. The food photo made me drool all over the keyboard. Ah to be a dog. Such a carefree life. I am looking forward to hearing about your conversations with Rosamaria.
25th April 2012

Vegetable Stand
I could get lost in the veggie bin!!!

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