Comments on: Lunch & Dinner, Villa D’Amelia…

By: Marilen

Marilen — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 04:27:37 +0000

Footloose, thanks for the virtual hug. Actually, went through the grieving process.. initially – disbelief, shock, anger (cursing is permitted, lintikan) and now just a profound sense of sadness. Can’t say that I’d choose passing kidney stones. (‘scusi, MM)

By: Footloose

Footloose — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 12:02:39 +0000

@Marilen, …a much needed break – experiencing much anxiety and suspense here – our presidential election. Iamwithher. Go Blue.

I share your disappointment and horror. I have always stepped aside for intelligence, polish and introspection. Am not really ready for this although I live in Canada. But this too shall pass, albeit more excruciatingly than kidney stones.

By: Marketman

Marketman — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 22:11:23 +0000

Marilen, I understand. I think I could return to Italy and France twice a year until I am wheelchair bound and not tire of them… Natie, yes, they did get here (both boxes)… Monty, I know what you mean, but this pasta was very flavorful, probably owing to a reduced sauce that was packed with umami.

By: Marilen

Marilen — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 21:15:30 +0000

Grazie, caro MM. Grazie. Yes, I am now going on my virtual holiday. (I must be Italian in another life because Italy remains a very favorite destination) I much appreciate your posts of food and la bella Italia – in truth, a much needed break – experiencing much anxiety and suspense here – our presidential election. Iamwithher. Go Blue.

By: Natie

Natie — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 20:06:38 +0000

Off topic, MM. Did you get all your boxes ( Christmas Tree)?

By: Monty

Monty — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 13:51:33 +0000

I’ve had fresh porcini pasta in Italy and I found the mushroom itself to be very mild in flavor. Having been used to dried porcini here in Manila, I somehow appreciate it’s more assertive taste, but the texture of the fresh mushroom is better.

By: Footloose

Footloose — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 10:07:51 +0000

That old joke* does not seem to apply here at all.

*Made famous in Woody Allen’s Annie Hall, about customers complaining at a restaurant. One woman says that the food is terrible. The other replies, I know, and such small portions!

By: Marketman

Marketman — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 05:41:40 +0000

ami, Northern dishes and pastas are much more known for creamy, less tomato based dishes…

By: ami

ami — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 02:32:55 +0000

Wait, tomato-based pastas aren’t big in northern Italy? Makes we want to review my travel journal what food I ate there. My most memorable dish was a delicious seafood risotto in Burano.

By: Natie

Natie — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 01:44:13 +0000

I am really enjoying the vacation posts. Keep them coming, MM!