by Mary Opfer | Mar 17, 2016 | Food Near And Far
Most of you know I love the idea of fresh ingredients and naturally made. I also believe in balance when talking about food. One should never deprive themselves of a treat now and then. Taking my own advise tonight I stopped for a gelato in Florence in the square...
by Mary Opfer | Mar 14, 2016 | Food Near And Far
Food today covered the gamet. The day started with a breakfast including fresh tomatoes, mozzerella and cold meats, pastries, fresh crepes, strawberries, homemade bread and fig jam and eggs made to order. Capacinno and for me a hot tea. I know that’s not right...
by Mary Opfer | Mar 13, 2016 | Food Near And Far
Another great day! Left Rome and headed for the winery at Podere Dell’Anselmo, Tuscany. It is as beautiful as you can imagine. Vineyards throughout and lush green grass. Upon arriving we were greeted with a half bottle of wine and a half hour later we headed for...
by Mary Opfer | Mar 12, 2016 | Food Near And Far, Main
Today was the second day of my trip and it’s all good. We took a food tour and learned about Roman artichokes being cooked with a traditional Jewish recipe. They are purple and the outer layers are taken off and the rest is fried in olive oil and sprinkled with...
by Mary Opfer | Mar 2, 2016 | Food Near And Far
Wow, what a place! I am not sure what thrilled me more the fact that I got to the Ballymaloe Cookery School and meet Darina Allen or that my Aunt Muriel made special arrangements knowing Darina and her school would be something of interest to me.. What a great day we...
