Aperitivo

Aperitivo

  Today in class, students learned a little about Italian aperitivo and made  bruschetta and antipasti platters.  Be sure to see the student blogs when they begin to post starting tonight with pictures of what they ate this week and their first lab creations!  IN...
First attempt at homemade mozzarella

First attempt at homemade mozzarella

I never thought about making homemade mozzarella before this trip to Italy!  Before I left, I made sure to grab some rennet and citric acid just in case I was not able to find what I needed here.  I had seen mozzarella curds in places where you could buy the curds and...

Packed and ready to leave

The time has come for our adventure to begin. I have been busy pulling recipes and creating new ideas for my students. In a few short days they will arrive at the palazzo ready to learn and explore. I can hardly wait!!!

Preparing for Florence

As I prepare to be in Florence this summer, I am reminded of my previous excursions through the streets of this beautiful city.  Roaming through Mercato Centrale looking for just the right fish or mushrooms, exploring the market right outside my door in the square at...