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Culinary Voyage to Italy, February 2004 |
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We first went to stay for 5 nights at a bed & breakfast outside Florence, then we took the train to Piemonte for another three nights before returning to Rome. |
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Set in the hills among olive and vineyards was our domicile. Built originally in the 13th. century. |
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My cozy room and the very comfortable bed. |
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...while Vivian finishes Castagnatta, a traditional chestnut cake with olive oil and rosemary |
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Barbara demonstrates gnocchis Florentine... |
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Entrance to a typical salchiccheria. |
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That slicer got my attention. |
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Atrisan sausages and hams. |
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They have been doing this for generations. |
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